At the August Meeting we welcomed our local GP from Wickhambrook Surgery, Dr Khan, together with Caroline George who is the Deputy Practice Manager.
Caroline told us about the services offered by the surgery and day to day running which involves more and more technology. The surgery endeavours to keep in touch with as many patients as possible by text and email. They provide enhanced services such as flu vaccines and currently Whooping Cough vaccinations. Dr Khan described her journey to becoming a GP. Originally from Bangladesh Dr Kahn wanted to be a doctor from the age of 5. She was inspired by visits back to Bangladesh and seeing how different medical services were there. Five years of medical school which included a placement at Harvard was followed by two years Foundation Training. At university Dr Khan was President of the Bangladesh Society. After a further 3 to 4 years Dr Khan had to choose a speciality and chose to go into General Practice. She explained that she has a particular interest in Women’s Health, from puberty to the menopause and all the accompanying problems.
There was a chance for members to ask questions afterwards and Dr Khan was happy to answer questions about herself and the workings of the surgery.