NB Hot Topics Podcast Hot Topics Interview: Dr Euan Lawson, GP & Editor of the BJGP
Jan 31, 2025
Dr. Euan Lawson, a GP and editor of the BJGP, shares his journey from military service to influential roles in medical education and journal editing. He discusses the impactful research published during his tenure, especially regarding continuity of care and its implications on health outcomes. Lawson emphasizes the struggle of integrating research into practice and champions the need for reforms in funding models to support underserved areas in healthcare. His vision for the future highlights the importance of inclusion health in evolving general practice.
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Euan's Career Path
- Euan Lawson's career path to BJGP editor was non-traditional.
- He transitioned from army doctor to medical education, then into editing.
Journal Editor Role
- A medical journal editor's role involves more than research management.
- It requires communication skills, evidenced by Euan Lawson's blogging and web 2.0 experience.
Entering Academic GP
- Getting into academic general practice is challenging without early career pathways.
- Consider gaining experience through blogging, website creation, and social media.