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How much do UK doctors get paid?
How much doctors get paid for their work is a taboo subject and is not something people enjoy discussing. Maybe it has something to do...
Sep 9, 20208 min read


Navigating medical careers & deciding on a specialty
One of the hardest decisions after graduating from medical school and beginning Foundation training (UK) is deciding on a specialty. With...
Aug 11, 20208 min read


The publishing process - a brief overview
Publications are highly sought after by medical students - mainly because they serve to add some points to your Foundation Programme...
Jul 18, 20204 min read


LinkedIn do's and don'ts
LinkedIn is a great platform for facilitating professional networking. However, it is not a social media platform like Instagram or...
Jul 15, 20206 min read


Essay Competitions
There are several ways to win a national prize as an undergraduate medical student. A national prize can not only make you stand out when...
Jul 8, 20204 min read


Work-Life Balance - does it exist for medical students and doctors?
Your work/life balance will be based on your prioritisation of your work/career/education and lifestyle. It’s essentially about...
Jun 17, 20203 min read


My experience of running a society group (and my first conference)
In my second year of medical school, I started getting involved in student societies as a committee member – committees are made up of...
Jun 15, 20205 min read


How do I get published?
First of all, why publish? Publications are a great way to not only improve your research skills but it can also gain you extra points...
Jun 9, 20206 min read


Building your medical portfolio and CV
A key part of medical school is building your portfolio and CV for applying to future doctor job positions - both within the UK and...
Jun 8, 20204 min read


Top 5 clinical skills to learn EARLY on in medical school
1. How to scrub Nothing hurts more than being on clinical placement and having the chance to scrub in and witness a surgery BUT YOU DON’T...
Jun 7, 20202 min read


My Exam & Revision Techniques
As you progress throughout university, you will have to rediscover the revision techniques that work for you or as I like to think of it:...
May 2, 20205 min read
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