HealthTech is becoming an increasingly popular area of interest for doctors looking to diversify their careers, develop portfolio roles, or explore opportunities beyond traditional clinical work. With the wide range of possible roles and unclear entry routes, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. As part of the Mind the Bleep HealthTech series, we have
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Whether or not you’ve noticed it yet, artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to appear in medical imaging processes in trusts around the UK. Depending on where you work, you may already have access to such systems, such as AI-interpretation directly integrated into PACS (Akbar, 2025; Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, 2025; Naz, 2024). For
The FRCOphth Part 1 is the first written examination set by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. It is required for progression to ST3 ophthalmology training. However, many doctors now choose to sit it much earlier, including during foundation training, because of the advantages it offers when applying for ST1. With the updated ophthalmology portfolio scoring
Background You may have used artificial intelligence (AI) tools yourself already, or observed colleagues doing so. Â Adoption of AI systems is rising amongst doctors, but it’s largely ad-hoc: clinicians are discovering and using third-party platforms independently of institutional oversight (1,2). There are many ways that a doctor might think to use AI in their work:
Artificial intelligence (AI) has gone from a niche, often misunderstood concept to a highly relevant (albeit still frequently misunderstood) topic that is prevalent in discussions across medicine. While many clinicians accept that AI will eventually reshape healthcare, few can say with confidence how or when. Many of us are therefore left wondering: Â if I can’t
Whether you’re chasing a better work-life balance, lucrative opportunities, scenic landscapes or a new clinical challenge, Canada is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for international medical graduates (IMGs), especially UK doctors. Canada offers multiple pathways for to work in Canada either as an attending (consultant) doctor or entering into a residency (training) program. Below we
I’m currently in my third year of working in a rural district general hospital Accident and Emergency Department, and one of the things that has struck me most is the use of pre-hospital medicine. Being in an area where it can take an hour and a half to get to the us, as the nearest
With IMT interviews fast approaching, we have partnered with Optimise Interviews to publish free resources for anyone who has interviews upcoming! They have provided the below video and article for Mind the Bleep users. This resource contains top tips for the IMT clinical station, delivered by past Dr Balrik Kailey – Cardiology ST6 and Cardiology
