Doctors Diaries: Adventures to Ireland

In this episode, Graham Cosgrave interviews Dr. Stephane Maingard, a pediatric registrar who moved from South Africa to Ireland. Stephane shares her journey of relocating with her family, the challenges they faced, and the support they received from the Irish community. She discusses her experiences in the Irish healthcare system, the differences in pediatric care between South Africa and Ireland,...

Dr. Ibreez Alsofi shares her journey from Sudan to Ireland and her experience working as a minor injuries physician in Laya Healthcare. She initially moved to Saudi Arabia before deciding to move to Ireland. She started her journey in the public sector, working in Wexford as an emergency medicine registrar during the COVID-19 pandemic. She then transitioned to Laya Healthcare, a private urgent car...

Dr. Andri Engelbrecht, an emergency medicine consultant in Ireland, shares her journey from South Africa to Ireland and her experiences working in multiple hospitals. She discusses the challenges of starting a new job during the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of work-life balance as a consultant. Andri also talks about her passion for animals and her love for the Irish countryside. She offer...

Dr. Bernhard Louw, an emergency doctor from South Africa, shares his journey of branching out into different areas of medicine and his move to Ireland. He discusses his experience working in the South African public healthcare system, as well as his time on cruise ships and in Angola during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also talks about his involvement in digital health and the challenges of implement...

Bronwyn Moore, a doctor from South Africa, shares her journey of moving to Ireland. She discusses the challenges and opportunities she encountered along the way, including the process of getting her medical registration, finding a job, and applying for the general practice specialisation scheme. Subscribe to "Doctor Diaries: Adventures to Ireland" for weekly episodes filled with valuable informati...

Bianca, a medical doctor from South Africa, shares her experience of working in the emergency department at Tallaght University Hospital in Dublin. She discusses the differences between the healthcare systems in South Africa and Ireland, the patient population she encounters, and the split between medical and surgical cases. Bianca also talks about her decision to move to Ireland, the support she...

Dr Preeyal Valla, a doctor from South Africa, shares her experience of moving to Ireland and working as a pediatric registrar. She discusses the process of getting registered with the Irish Medical Council and the support she received from Graham and his team. Preeyal highlights the similarities between practicing medicine in South Africa and Ireland, including the day-to-day tasks and working in...

Dr Genevieve Ferraris, a General Practitioner from South Africa with a background in women's health, shares her experience of moving to Ireland and working in The Menopause Hub , a menopause clinic in Dublin. She discusses the demand for menopause services in Ireland and the rewarding nature of helping women navigate this stage of life. Genevieve also discusses the challenges and rewards of living...

Ninnette de Klerk, a GP and Family Doctor with a special interest in aesthetics, shares her journey from South Africa to Ireland, and her experience working as an Aesthetic Medical Practitioner at Ailesbury Clinic in Dublin, Ireland. She discusses the highs and lows of moving to a new country with her husband and three children. Ninnette discusses the importance of education and staying informed i...

Dr. Stoffel Grobler, a psychiatrist from South Africa, shares his journey of moving to Ireland and working in the mental health field. He discusses the challenges of relocating, the importance of work-life balance, and the similarities between South African and Irish cultures. Subscribe to "Doctor Diaries: Adventures to Ireland" for weekly episodes filled with valuable information, heartfelt stori...

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