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Enhancing medical access: alternative licensure pathways for International Medical Graduates (IMGs)
Addressing physician shortages in the U.S. In response to the growing physician shortages, several U.S. states have introduced...
May 244 min read
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My Experience at FMUSP Winter School in Brazil
Application Process The application process typically opens in mid-February. You must complete a Google form comprising 150-200 words...
Apr 263 min read
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What I’m prioritising as an F1 doctor for career progression
When I started Foundation Year 1 (F1), I assumed the hardest part would be adapting to clinical life—learning to balance ward rounds with...
Apr 215 min read
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How to strategically prepare for specialty training posts in the UK: A guide for medical students
Stepping into specialty training in the UK can evoke a mix of excitement and apprehension. With limited spaces and rising competition,...
Jan 113 min read
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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....
Dec 24, 20243 min read
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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...
Oct 27, 20245 min read
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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...
Jul 8, 20246 min read
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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...
Jun 27, 20248 min read
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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...
Apr 6, 20243 min read
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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...
Feb 15, 20244 min read
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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...
Feb 8, 20247 min read
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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...
Feb 8, 20248 min read
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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...
Jan 19, 20243 min read
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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...
Sep 15, 20239 min read
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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...
Jul 12, 202314 min read
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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...
Jun 2, 20234 min read
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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...
Apr 22, 20236 min read
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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...
Mar 31, 20236 min read
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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,...
Mar 7, 20234 min read
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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...
Jan 25, 20238 min read
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