For the first time since 1975, it looks like doctors are lining up to strike. Morale among juniors is lower than ever – over the last five years many of us have seen it dissipate before our eyes. I am sad to see colleagues […]
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Top 10 tips: applying for specialty training (part 2)
Part 2 of Dr Sarah Maidment’s advice on applying for specialty training for junior doctors. Part 1 can be seen here. 6. Complete the application form carefully When application forms are released, you won’t have a great deal of time to complete them. You may […]
Top 10 tips: applying for specialty training (part 1)
Over the next few weeks, FY2s will be making big decisions about career choices and applying for specialty training. Having changed specialties and been through the application process twice (first applying for Paediatrics and General Practice, then reapplying for General Practice the following year), I […]
Junior Doctors – top tips on surviving your first week on the wards
As I write, Twitter is buzzing with doctors and other healthcare professionals imparting their knowledge and advice to the new Junior Doctors who will be arriving on the wards next week (#tipsfornewdocs). Some of their tweets are included below. I was asked to offer […]