Welcome to FY1. In your first few months, you will find your learning curve is steep and you may feel out of your depth and lost. This is normal-you will develop skills in your first few days, weeks and months that will make you unrecognisable from graduation day. One thing that you must not learn,
Working LTFT in FY1/FY2 Working LTFT can be a great way to improve your work-life balance and applies to individuals in many situations. Obviously, training takes a little longer and there are pros and cons to consider. If it’s something you’re considering I hope this article will provide a good overview of the eligibility criteria,
Your e-Portfolio is an online tool to gather and store evidence of progression throughout your time as a Foundation Doctor (FD). You can store clinical competencies, reflections on learning, interactions and any extra-curricula events or contributions that you feel demonstrate your progress in the Medical Career. The purpose of the e-portfolio is to demonstrate that
Important things to remember Occupational health They can seem to be the party poopers on occasion, but they can be very useful. Most departments offer phone consultations with the nurses, where you can get lots of advice: I’ve broken my leg – can I come back to work with my walking POP, for example, or
As an FY1 doctor, there are different types of leave you will come across during the year and the rest of your career. This article will talk about annual leave, study leave and sick leave. Annual leave As an FY1 Doctor, you are allowed 9 annual leave days per four-month rotation which is 27 days
