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The GP Podcast

Irish College of GPs
Eating Disorders
Depression
Ireland
Type 2 Diabetes
Irish College Of General Practitioners
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Asthma
Out Of Hours GP Co-Ops
Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder
Atrial Fibrillation
Isotretinoin
General Practice Update
Urinary Tract Infections
Buprenorphine
Codeine
ADHD
LDL Cholesterol Targets
Statins
Neurodivergence
Wearable Devices

Medical education podcast for General Practitioners, from the Irish College of GPs. Email podcast@icgp.ie with feedback and suggestions for future episodes. We read everything we receive!

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Dr Ciara McCarthy - GP Lead in Women's Health, HSE and Irish College of GPs

Dr Laura Cullen - Director of Women's Health, Irish College of GPs

Dr John Maher - Host

Summary

This two-part conversation reviews the provision of Early Me... more

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• Dr Suzanne Kelly, Deputy Medical Director, Irish College of GPs

• Dr John Maher - Host

Summary

Suzanne previews tonight's Wednesday Webinar (03 June 2026).  You will find a link to the College webinar recordings page here.  This wil... more

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• Dr Paul Ryan, Therapeutics Clinical Lead, Irish College of GPs

• Dr John Maher - Host

Summary

Dr John Maher is joined by Dr. Paul Ryan to resume their discussion of  Asthma Management in General Practice (this is part 2 of 2).

Toda... more

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• Dr Paul Ryan, Therapeutics Clinical Lead, Irish College of GPs

• Dr John Maher - Host

Summary

Dr John Maher is joined by Dr. Paul Ryan to discuss Asthma management in General Practice.  This is a two part series.

In today's episode... more

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Recent Guests

Diarmuid Quinlan
Medical Director, Chair of the Wednesday webinar
Irish College of GPs
Episode: Wednesday Webinar Preview: 03 June 2026
Paul Ryan
Therapeutics lead for the Irish College of GPs; dual trained pharmacist and GP
Irish College of GPs
Episode: Therapeutics in Primary Care: Asthma Part 2
Eamonn O'Shea
GP in Galway City, Cardiovascular Lead
Irish College of GPs
Episode: Management of Lipids
David McConaghy
GP in Sallins, Prevention Lead
Irish College of GPs
Episode: Management of Lipids
Brian Osbourne
GP in Galway City; Assistant Medical Director and Director of Mental Health Programme
Irish College of GPs
Episode: ADHD in Primary Care - Part 1
Dr. Shane McKeogh
Lead author of the COPD GP Update for the Irish College of GPs
Irish College of GPs
Episode: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: GP Update Part 1
Lisa Devine
GP in Wicklow, Irish College of GPs and HSC National Clinical Lead for Diabetes
Irish College of GPs
Episode: Type 2 Diabetes: General Practice Update Part 1
Dr. Bernard Kenny
Dual qualified GP and pharmacist, specialising in substance misuse
Waterford, South East of Ireland; Director of Addiction Management and Primary Care, Irish College of GPs
Episode: Codeine Misuse and Dependance in Primary Care
Brian Osborne
GP, Galway City; Assistant Medical Director with the Irish College of GPs
Irish College of GPs
Episode: Managing Depression in Primary Care - Part 2

Hosts

John Maher
Host of The GP Podcast; Irish College of General Practitioners
Aoife O'Sullivan
GP contributing expert on ADHD management; clinical lead in mental health

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Great Listen

    Super initiative, very informative, with good practical advice.

    Listened while on my morning jog 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr Moloney
    Ireland3 months ago
  • Really informative podcasts

    I think this is a great resource for GPs and GP trainees. I agree with other reviewer, John has is a natural host and contributors are really high quality with lots of memorable take away points from each podcast. This is a great innovation by College.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    James Harrison 2025
    Ireland3 months ago
  • Dr. Laffan

    I'm really enjoying this. Strikes a great balance between practical clinical updates and genuinely engaging listening. The topics so far are relevant to day-to-day general practice and pitched at exactly the right level: useful pearls without unnecessary complexity. Dr John Maher is an excellent host. Looking forward to more episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr Lfn
    Ireland4 months ago

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Experts are high quality and practical, with memorable takeaways for clinicians.
Content is pitched at the right level for day-to-day GP practice and useful for trainees.
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Type 2 Diabetes: General Practice Update Part 2
Q: What are the key differences highlighted by NICE compared to the GPU, and what might that mean for practice?
The host and Lisa discuss that NICE guidelines are a separate process tailored to the UK ecosystem, highlighting differences such as the emphasis on frailty and early dual therapy with metformin and SGLT-2, which contrasts with the GPU as a synthesis of available evidence used in general practice.
Type 2 Diabetes: General Practice Update Part 2
Q: Could you begin today's episode by telling me why this language matters?
Lisa explains that changing language to refer to people living with diabetes centers the person in care, empowering them as partners, and aligns with a global movement toward more respectful, person-centered communication in chronic disease management.
Type 2 Diabetes: General Practice Update Part 1
Q: What screening strategies are emphasised to prevent underdiagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes in general practice?
Screening leverages the Opportunistic Case Finding and Prevention Programs, with attention to risk factors such as ethnicity, obesity, previous CKD, gestational diabetes history, and age, to identify people who would benefit from further evaluation and earlier intervention.
Type 2 Diabetes: General Practice Update Part 1
Q: Could you summarize why the GPU advocates a broad, person-centered approach to Type 2 Diabetes management rather than focusing solely on glycemic targets?
The GPU promotes cardiorenal protection and addressing co-morbidities and patient priorities to improve overall outcomes, not just HbA1c; this makes management more individualized and practical in real-world primary care.
Safe Prescribing of Isotretinoin in Primary Care
Q: How does the Dermatology in Practice Certificate fit into enabling GPs to prescribe isotretinoin safely?
The certificate provides upskilling built on existing GP competencies, detailing starting doses, titration, management of flares, duration, and post-treatment care, with access to expert resources and case-based learning.

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What is The GP Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A clinically focused show delivering practical updates for general practitioners and GP trainees. Episodes cover a mix of guideline-informed management across core primary care topics—asthma, lipids, ADHD, depression, COPD, diabetes, and system-level care models in Ireland. Guests are clinicians and subject-matter experts from the Irish College of General Practitioners, offering actionable diagnostics, treatment pathways, and care coordination strategies. The format emphasizes pragmatic tips, audit-ready tools, and patient-centered care, with a strong emphasis on real-world applicability for primary care teams. Noteworthy strengths include concise, evidence-based discussions aligned to current national guidelines, a steady stream of ADHD, C... more

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1. Diarmuid Quinlan
2. Paul Ryan
3. Eamonn O'Shea
4. David McConaghy
5. Brian Osbourne
6. Dr. Shane McKeogh
7. Lisa Devine
8. Dr. Bernard Kenny

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