• Why I wrote this book: my storyAcknowledgements1: Introduction1.1 What is a portfolio career?1.2 Why might it be good to consider a portfolio career?1.3 What challenges might you face when creating a portfolio career?1.4 Why are portfolio careers important now?1.5 Traditional GP roles and the portfolio career 1.6 How this book can help you2: Planning for a portfolio career2.1 The importance of career development in medicine2.2 Are you ready for a portfolio career?2.3 The first steps to developing your career2.4 The importance of assessing your interests, skills, qualities and achievements2.5 Understanding how time and the wider environment impact your career3: Setting yourself up for career success3.1 Defining what career success looks like to you3.2 How can you achieve career success?3.3 How to assess your qualifications and work experience3.4 Self-help tools for successful career planning and development 3.5 Identifying what additional support and (social) skills you need to stand out3.6 How your organisation can help you4: A practical template for creating your career4.1 Categorising your portfolio4.2 How to actually get started, including some financial and legal aspects to consider4.3 Time management and balancing workload (including how to stay sane!)4.4 Goal setting5: Evaluating (and re-evaluating) your career5.1 The importance of evaluating your career5.2 How to accurately evaluate your career5.3 Diversifying as a more experienced GP6: What is possible – learning from current portfolio GPsPersonal stories6.1Dr Safiya Virji: medical education and leadership6.2 Dr Aman Amir: GP partner, university lecturer, magistrate and author6.3 Dr Daniel Grace: expedition medicine6.4 Dr Ellen Welch: remote working, medical journalism and cruise ship doctor6.5 Dr Talha Sami: author, media contributor and content creator6.6 Dr Julie Hammond: healthcare advocacy, innovation and aesthetic medicineInterviews6.7 Dr Nigel Giam: medical education and entrepreneurialism – interviewed by Cansu Ozdemir6.8 Dr Lee David: cognitive behavioural therapy, author – interviewed by Dr Vanessa Otti6.9 Dr Henrietta Hughes: giving patients a voice – interviewed by Manas Soni6.10 Dr Usman Sajjad: sports medicine – interviewed by Ahmed Al-Wizni6.11 Dr Lavan Baskaran: GP partner, private GP, content creator and medical advisor – interviewed by Dr Ahmed Moussa6.12 Dame Clare Gerada: leadership – interviewed by Dr Pavan Marwaha6.13 Dr Nicola Elliott: medical education, medical officer, diving medical referee – interviewed by Dr Gireesha Verma6.14 Dr Tara George: out-of-hours, board member, RCGP advisor, podcaster – interviewed by Dr Gireesha VermaAppendix 1: Further readingAppendix 2: Social media tips

A very insightful read!‘I love how clear and applicable this book is including its actionable advice from personal experiences. The breakdown of benefits, challenges, and practical steps is particularly useful, as are the inspiring real-life stories of GPs who have successfully diversified their careers.’ Amazon reviewer