PACT podcasts

Are you interested in getting involved in primary care research but not sure where to start? The PACT podcasts are here to help! Hear from GPs at different career stages about their journeys into research, the challenges they faced, and the opportunities available. Whether you’re curious about academic training or want to explore research alongside clinical practice, these conversations will inspire and inform you.

Thank you to Alejandra Bonwick, a second year undergraduate at Bristol Medical School, who created the podcasts as part of her student choice project with PACT in October 2025. Alejandra, who was completely new to research, shared what she learned in her blog, which she hopes will be useful to medical students and others thinking of getting involved in primary care research for the first time.

Molly Dineen, Academic Clinical Fellow in General Practice and National GP Registrar Co-Chair
Molly shares her experience of balancing her clinical work with research training and her passion for shaping the future of primary care.

PACT GP · Interview with Dr Molly Dineen (Academic Clinical Fellow in General Practice)

Dipesh Gopal, Academic GP and researcher focusing on multimorbidity and integrated care
Dipesh talks about his career path and the importance of evidence-based approaches in primary care.

PACT GP · Interview with Dr Dipesh Gopal (NIHR SPCR pre-PhD researcher)

Serge Engamba, Academic GP with a strong interest in health inequalities and community engagement. Serge discusses how research can drive change in underserved populations and improve patient outcomes.

PACT GP · Interview with Dr Serge Engamba (NIHR SPCR General Practice Commercial Research Fellow)

Debbie Sharp, Professor of Primary Health Care and a pioneer in academic general practice
Debbie reflects on her career, mentorship, and the evolving landscape of primary care research.

PACT GP · Interview with Professor Debbie Sharp (Professor of Primary Health Care)