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10-03-2010: A new CEO at the General Medical Council podcasts to doctors
Niall Dickson has come to the CEO post at the GMC from the Kings Fund and before that, the BBC. His appointment was received with mixed emotion amongst doctors because he is a manager, journalist and broadcaster, rather than a doctor. LimeGreen Media were asked to interview Mr Dickson about one of the most controversial changes due - the way doctors are licensed and re-assessed as they continue to practice. The twenty minute podcast is available for members of the website www.doctors.net.uk LimeGreen Media have been providing podcast content for doctors.net.uk - the uk's largest professional network of doctors - for five years.
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