TY - JOUR T1 - Freestyle professional development JF - British Journal of General Practice JO - Br J Gen Pract SP - 337 LP - 337 VL - 57 IS - 537 AU - Graeme Walker Y1 - 2007/04/01 UR - http://bjgp.org/content/57/537/337.abstract N2 - Between 2003 and 2005 I wrote five articles in the Back Pages, reflecting on my experiences while learning to become a GP. Following the last of those, my energies have been focused on clinical practice as a full-time GP registrar, and I didn't get down to writing much. Now, my training scheme is complete, I've passed the MRCGP exam, and am entering the real world of independent practice, I thought it might be interesting to write a concluding episode.My year as a full-time registrar in general practice has been one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling years of my life. The combination of being responsible for my decisions, feeling genuinely appreciated and contributing to an efficient team was just what I needed to set me free; in some ways, I feel a more complete person than ever before.I think that being a complete person has a lot to do with functioning as an integral … ER -