How can we master the return? Dr Helen Fidler

In this episode I speak to Dr Helen Fidler, Consultant gastroenterologist, Deputy Chair of the BMA UK Consultants Committee and mother of 5 .

This episode I ask the question : How can we master the return as mothers in medicine? 

Here is what we discuss :

Dr Fidler shares her experience of returning to work after maternity leave on 5 occasions 

The challenge of working as a busy gastroenterology trainee and as a mother of young children 

Dr Fidler’s inspiration behind growing her family despite the challenges of juggling life as a mother and doctor 

Dr Fidler shares her biggest challenge as a mother in medicine returning to work

How and why she decided to go part time after becoming a mother

We discuss imposter syndrome 

The challenge of leaving work on time

Tips and advice for successfully returning to work