‘So you want to be… an intensivist’

Blog Post by Dr Darcy M Pearson FRCA, Specialty Trainee in Anaesthesia & Intensive Care, Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Papworth Everard, Cambridge, UK, Dr Stephen T Webb MB BCh BAO FRCA EDIC, Consultant in Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine, Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Papworth Everard, Cambridge, UK, and Dr Kamen Valchanov MD FRCA, Consultant in Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine, Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Papworth Everard, Cambridge, CB23 3RE, UK

DMP: How long have you worked as an Intensive Care Consultant?

STW: 2 years

DMP: When did you decide that you wanted to pursue a career in Intensive Care Medicine?

STW: During my training in anaesthesia I realised I enjoyed managing sick patients in intensive care as well as anaesthetising high-risk patients in theatre. Both interests led my down the road of a career in ICM and cardiothoracic anaesthesia.

DMP: Did you have an opportunity to experience Intensive Care Medicine as a medical student?