08 FYi • Career


Q&A Dr Matthew Prior, ST5 Obstetrics & Gynaecology Royal Preston Hospital and Chair of the RCOG Trainees’ Committee


What first attracted you to obstetrics and gynaecology? After a bad experience as a third year medical student during a placement in women’s health, gynaecol- ogy was the one specialty I had decided that I did not wish to pursue! But I soon


changed my mind after spending time at a rural hospital in Africa during an elective. I saw first-hand that obstetricians make a huge difference and save lives of mothers and babies, something which we take for granted in the UK.


What do you enjoy most about the job?


It is a privilege to be a part of the birth of a new baby, probably the most special and unforgettable part of a mother’s life. But in contrast to other specialties, O&G provides a huge variety of


work, so you can never get bored. We get to practise both medicine and surgery. I have developed my skills in ultrasound scanning and no two gynaecology or antenatal clinics are the same. Each day is different, providing new challenges.


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