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Dec 24, 20243 min read
My honest opinion of being a doctor in the UK so far
After spending 4 months as an F1 doctor in the UK, I’ve had time to reflect on the realities of the role and the healthcare system....
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Oct 27, 20245 min read
How I prepared for Specialised Foundation Program Interviews (2024)
Preparing for the Specialised Foundation Program (SFP) interviews can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. This year, some medical...
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Jul 8, 20246 min read
My USMLE Step 1 Experience
Preparing for the USMLE Step 1 is a high-cost, high-effort process, but one that I approached with no regrets. I took Step 1 in my final...
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Jun 27, 20248 min read
My elective experience at Johns Hopkins
A medical elective is a period of study where medical students have the freedom to choose a specific area of medicine or a specialty that...
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Apr 6, 20243 min read
The anatomy of an academic CV
You may need to submit an academic CV to apply for postgraduate courses or academic jobs and funding. The purpose of an academic CV is to...
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Feb 15, 20244 min read
SFP to become randomised in 2025 - what do I do now?
The recent announcement from the UK Foundation Programme Office (UKFPO) regarding the integration of Specialised Foundation Programme...
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Feb 8, 20247 min read
The UKMLA and how I studied for it
The UK Medical Licensing Assessment (UKMLA) is an exam that will officially be coming into effect for medical students graduating in 2025...
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Feb 8, 20248 min read
The Foundation Programme application (FPAS) made easy (2024 and beyond)
The Foundation Programme is a 2-year training programme for newly graduated doctors. It is a structured, supervised workplace-based...
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Jan 19, 20243 min read
Why I'm (hopefully) completing my foundation doctor training in the UK
It is no secret that many students are hoping to move abroad to practice medicine at some point in their careers. The reasons vary...
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Sep 15, 20239 min read
Alternative careers for doctors
With a third of UK medical students planning an early exit from the NHS either to practice abroad or abandon medicine altogether, many...
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Jul 12, 202314 min read
Skills I think medical students should try to learn before they graduate
Medical students in the UK dedicate years of their lives to studying the intricacies of medicine, preparing themselves to become...
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Jun 2, 20234 min read
SJT and EPM removed from Foundation Programme allocation process from 2024 - what it means for you
Yet another change has been confirmed to how junior doctors will be given their jobs from 2024 onwards, so if you're a 4th-year medical...
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Apr 22, 20236 min read
Will I ever pay off my student loan as a doctor? Is it worth making extra repayments?
As of 2021, the average student loan debt for medical students in the UK is around £71,000 (most students graduate with £70,000-90,000...
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Mar 31, 20236 min read
How do I live off of NHS Bursary in my last few years of medical school?
When you've completed your first 4 years of medical school, the UK Student Loans Company (SLC) does not need to pay your tuition fees and...
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Mar 7, 20234 min read
Can I work part-time as a junior doctor? - flexible training & working less than full-time (LTFT)
More and more doctors have responsibilities outside of their training - from businesses to families to property portfolios. Therefore,...
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Jan 25, 20238 min read
How do I work as a private doctor in the UK?
With NHS salaries at their lowest and staff morale hanging by a thread, the question on healthcare professionals' minds is 'where can I...
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Jan 5, 202313 min read
What further exams do I have to take once I'm a doctor? (UK)
In order to progress in a medical career, such as getting onto a specialty training programme, you will need to pass further post-grad...
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Oct 23, 20228 min read
How do I get research and how do I maximise output from it?
By far, the most underestimated skill for medical students and future doctors is research, despite it being highly emphasised - and I...
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Jul 25, 20224 min read
Shadowing abroad - useful vs useless? What I learned from my internship in Barcelona
With junior doctors not being included in the recent announcement for a pay rise (which is actually a pay cut due to the rising cost of...
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Apr 2, 20225 min read
Halfway through my intercalated year: reflections
I've officially passed the halfway point of my intercalated year so I thought I'd reflect on what I've learnt so far and what the future...
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