In this episode we speak to Dr Anthony O’Regan, Consultant Respiratory Physician working

in Galway University hospital. Anthony completed his early training in the US and since

coming back has worked with the Irish Thoracic Society, Royal College of Physicians Ireland

and National Doctors Training and Planning to try and improve working conditions and

training for junior doctors in Ireland. We discuss the progress made to date, ongoing projects

and healthcare planning for the future changes we will see in our population.

Chapters

0.45 Intro to Dr Anthony O’Regan

1.50 Why he pursued Respiratory mediicne

3.20 ITS presidency

7.25 ILD registries

8.50 RCPI and working conditions

14.00 Medical training in Ireland

18.45 Exit exams

20.50 Upcoming changes being introduced by NDTP

26.50 Projections for future workforce

31.20 Advice for upcoming trainees

Show notes

NDTP website (HSE) https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/leadership-education-development/met/

All information on becoming a member, upcoming events and how to get involved in the

RCPI https://www.rcpi.ie/

ITS website https://irishthoracicsociety.com/

Population changes and impacts on healthcare https://doi.org/10.1038/s41514-024-00148-2