The EYFDM Podcast
The EYFDM Podcast
Podcast Description
The European Young Family Doctor's Movement (EYFDM). In each episode we invite interesting guests with extraordinary jobs in Family Medicine. From rural health care, to exciting training opportunities, to the presidencies of EYFDM and WONCA, it's all there. If you haven't listened yet, this is your chance to get a life-changing insight into Family Medicine training in Europe and beyond!
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Content Themes
This podcast focuses on various aspects of Family Medicine, including rural health care, occupational health, and innovative training opportunities. Example episodes feature discussions on maritime health practices, the integration of sports medicine into general practice, and insights from family physicians on public health in different countries. Specific topics also include sexual health activism and the impact of functional disorders on GP life.
The European Young Family Doctor’s Movement (EYFDM). In each episode we invite interesting guests with extraordinary jobs in Family Medicine. From rural health care, to exciting training opportunities, to the presidencies of EYFDM and WONCA, it’s all there. If you haven’t listened yet, this is your chance to get a life-changing insight into Family Medicine training in Europe and beyond!
This podcast is accompanied by a research study: “Podcasts play an important role in modern life and education. Click here for more info: https://forms.gle/JYPkxeZWHUk2Gzeb7
In this episode, Dr. Michael Blackmore shares his deeply personal experience of developing a drug addiction during medical school and postgraduate training. He speaks openly about how his substance use developed, the impact it had on his personal and professional life, and some of the pressures within medicine that contributed to his struggles.
Michael also describes his path towards recovery: what helped him, what he learned along the way, and how those experiences have shaped his life and work today. His story is candid, reflective, and ultimately hopeful, offering important messages about vulnerability, recovery, and seeking support that may resonate with many young doctors.
Have a listen to hear Michael’s story and what he has learned from his journey through addiction and recovery.
Find out more about Michael:
https://www.rcgp.org.uk/gp-frontline/spring-2025-gp-lives-michael-blackmore
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