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Passion and purpose

I currently work as a portfolio GP. This means that I spend the majority of my time in clinical practice with the remainder of the time divided between a number of other careers and interests. Working as a doctor has always been my first ‘calling’ or purpose in life.

I’m genuinely passionate about empowering fellow medical professionals on their career journeys. It’s why I dedicate time to creating FREE, supportive content on YouTube. If you’re looking for extra guidance and exclusive resources, I’ve also launched a membership club. Dive in and see how I can help you! You’ll find a link to my YouTube channel at the top of the page.

Portfolio career

I enjoy juggling multiple careers and interests. In addition to my work as a general practitioner, i also work as a senior lecturer at the University of East London. I am also the founder of Medschool Xtra a new and innovative medical education platform, a writer for GP Online and speak at various conferences and events.

I have previously worked as a reporting doctor at the London Medical Laboratory, MSc programme lead and Senior Clinical Lecturer at The College of Medicine and Dentistry. I was also appointed as an Associate Lecturer at The Open University.

I have also worked as a GP tutor teaching Queen Mary University London (QMUL) medical students and was registered as a Professional Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) examiner at the General Medical Council (GMC). I occasionally examine medical students in their Objective Structured Clinical Examinations or OSCEs at QMUL.

Portfolio career author

Discover the ultimate guide to designing a fulfilling, flexible GP career. In ‘Portfolio Career for GPs: How to Build your Ideal Career and improve your work-life balance', I share  a lot of insights on how to be a successful portfolio GP. Grab a copy by clicking on the 'Get the book here' button or by going to the shop page.

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Social Entrepreneur

I pride myself as a social entrepreneur. Here is a list of some of my work and achievements over the last few years: 

  • Medschool Xtra: Launched recently, Medschool Xtra is an innovative solution to support medics with their careers which led to an opportunity of joining cohort seven of the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur programme.
  • WeAreTheCity Awards 2023 (Winner).
  • DreamSmartTutors (2016-2020): I founded DreamSmartTutors where together with my network of medical professionals, we delivered talks, workshops and courses to prospective medical students from less privileged backgrounds with the aim of improving diversity within the medical profession
  • Black British Business and Precious Awards 2016 (Finalist).
  • LIFT effects Rising Star award 2017 (Winner).
  • WeAreTheCity Awards 2017 (Finalist).
  • National Diversity Awards during 2017 (Finalist). Became a finalist in this award which is the largest national diverity award in the country.

I also featured on the ITV News and in the first exhibition celebrating alumni at University College London (UCL) medical school. You can read more about the exhibition here.

Testimonials

Here are a few reviews from some of my mentees, clients and customers. 

Patrice’s articles on her background and formal training have a very clear message as they tell a story of how you can truly achieve your dreams with pure dedication and sheer determination. Her writing is inspiring as it encourages you to go higher and support everyone else along the way in fulfilling their potential. It invigorates you to wholeheartedly pursue your goals and address any challenges with a positive attitude. I would highly recommend reading her articles.

Jayanthiny

Attending the DreamSmartTutors workshop on applying to medicine back in Sixth Form was a very useful experience. From tips on writing personal statements to detailed explanations on different routes to pursuing a career in medicine, the content covered in the seminar was very informative. We even had the opportunity to have mock interviews! I am grateful that I had gotten the opportunity to consult Dr.Baptiste. Despite having first met her years ago, she still supports me to this day and is happy to give advice! She is a great mentor!

M.S

I booked a call with Patrice and she was generous with her time and information to guide me as a new entrepreneur. She guided me to new ideas as we brainstormed potential offerings. Patrice also helped me understand that some promo items I wanted to post should not wait because my items were important to the situation the world is in right now. I recommend Patrice for her coaching skills, her guidance, and for being a wonderful supporter. Thank you, Patrice!

Ashwini P.

Thanks Patrice for your time today. Such wise words. It is really useful to speak to another business owner who can look at your business from another perspective. I would highly recommend talking to Patrice if you would like some inspiration.

S. Barrett

I met Dr Baptiste at the BMJ Live Careers Fair, where I gained useful careers advice and a different perspective from her presentation. She was open to a follow up conversation, which I found helpful, and she gave further pointers on how to think about career planning, based on what’s important to the individual. If you are looking for careers advice from a friendly Qualified Medical Professional, Dr Baptiste is your go to.

Dr L. Ngoke

I had the absolute honour of hosting Patrice in a widening participation / higher education event which was part of a Careers Themed Week titled 'Have you ever thought about becoming a....' Patrice delivered a workshop called 'Pathway to Medicine'. The workshop was phenomenal, Patrice spoke to to 50, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 and Year 13 students, she detailed her academic journey, the reason she chose medicine, study tips for the coming exams, how to change your mindset and a number of other thought provoking topics. Patrice held the students attention for the whole workshop. Thank you very much for giving our students a meaningful encounter with an employer Dr Baptiste, you are an incredible woman and you are doing fantastic work. Thank you.

T. Shenbanjo Designation

Dr. Patrice spoke at the Global Scholars Symposium in 2018 and did a wonderful job narrating her story, reflecting on her experience, and connecting with students in an honest display of the self. Great way to encourage others!

A. Forringer-Beal Designation