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The PSA is aimed at final year medical students and those graduating overseas to assess their competency at prescribing as Foundation Year 1 Doctors. It can also be taken by FY1s if...
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...
This amazing guide was created by so many amazing doctors like yourself helping each other. It is a snapshot of the freely editable guide that can be found here. As you use this resource,...
With the recent removal of additional degrees counting for points towards all specialty applications for 2023 recruitment, it’s now even more important to build one’s portfolio...
The electrocardiogram (ECG) is one of the most common, and important, investigations interpreted by doctors. In order to help the interpretation process, it is necessary to understand...
Writing a discharge summary is a task you are likely to carry out every day, and despite the sense of monotony, it plays a critical part in the patient journey.Contents of a...
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Urinalysis is the physical and chemical examination of a urine sample. It is a common procedure that can be done quickly and yields important clinical information. This article will...
Bladder cancer is a common urological malignancy and a common cause of visible haemturia. This article outlines the basics required for a foundation doctor on urology placementOverviewOne...
As a foundation doctor, you’ll frequently be asked to review patients with urinary retention. This article offers a simple and structured approach to assessment and management of urinary...
Andrological emergencies are often a poorly taught aspect of urology. This article outlines the key emergencies and provides a simple approach to their immediate management.Anatomy...
Haematuria is a common urological presentation with many possible causes. This article provides a systematic approach to managing visible haematuria in urology.You’re bleeped:...
As a new F1 in August, it can feel like quite a daunting task to verify a death, particularly if you have never seen this done before. This step by step guide will take you through...
Here we assume you know the basics, and instead we focus on the common pitfalls with tips on how to be safe & well reasoned. Not all FY1s have the opportunity to clerk patients...
What is a Letter to the Editor? A letter to the editor in a medical journal serves as a concise written communication where readers, including healthcare professionals, researchers,...
This amazing guide was created by so many amazing doctors like yourself helping each other. It is a snapshot of the freely editable guide that can be found here. As you use this resource,...
Overview of how much resident doctors earn with a broad range of salaries depending on grade and hours worked
Ophthalmology is a hugely popular career. Having the skills and ability to improve a patient’s quality of life by restoring their eyesight is undeniably a rewarding vocation. Other...
The Specialised Foundation Programme (SFP – formerly known as the AFP or academic foundation programme) is a highly competitive application process for final-year medical students....
You will have a total of 10 minutes of interactive time. Prior to the station, you will be provided with a clinical vignette or series of clinical vignettes involving a number of medical...
The academic station generally begins with a personal question and is your opportunity to demonstrate why you are applying for a specialised foundation programme. Whether that be medical...
With the recent removal of additional degrees counting for points towards all specialty applications for 2023 recruitment, it’s now even more important to build one’s portfolio...
In the UK, there are different contracts for each region: Northern Ireland, Scotland, England & Wales. For England, the latest update is in 2018 & it is worth making sure you’re...
The electrocardiogram (ECG) is one of the most common, and important, investigations interpreted by doctors. In order to help the interpretation process, it is necessary to understand...
Preparing for the Situational Judgement Test (SJT) exam can be quite daunting. It makes up 50% of your Foundation Programme application and thus has the largest weight of any one exam...
The PSA is aimed at final year medical students and those graduating overseas to assess their competency at prescribing as Foundation Year 1 Doctors. It can also be taken by FY1s if...
As we all rotate so frequently between departments, many of us like to get our seniors or juniors something nice to say thank you. Personally, I’m a massive gift giver because...
If you’re worried about not getting your top choice, you shouldn’t worry. It doesn’t affect your future career and wherever you will go, given everyone is in the same...
We asked on social media what your favourite podcasts were & these were rated the most popular. Comment below if you have any other favourite podcasts we’ve missed!RCP...
It is common for FY1s to feel anxious & feel like they’re not ready to start. We expect you to feel like this & hence are ready to support you. You will have SHOs who...
When I supervise and teach FY1s, prescribing is among the top three things they are most concerned about. Usually, they’re worried that they won’t know what to prescribe...
Balancing your workload as a resident doctor whilst teaching medical students effectively is difficult so here are some tips!…
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In this article, we will look at more practical aspects of how to read an ABG and treatment following your interpretation. If you’re looking on how to perform an ABG, read this...
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...
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...
Medical documentation should authentically represent every consultation and is primarily intended to support patient care. Good record-keeping means you or a colleague can reconstruct...
FY1 is a great opportunity to explore new specialties and start to gain an idea of what working in them is actually like.A few things to bear in mind though:As an FY1 your job...
Writing a discharge summary is a task you are likely to carry out every day, and despite the sense of monotony, it plays a critical part in the patient journey.Contents of a...
An arterial blood gas (ABG) test is performed to measure the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood, as well as the pH. The sample is taken from an artery.EquipmentGlovesAlcohol...
Venepuncture is the term used to describe the procedure of withdrawing blood from a vein using a needle. Consider the requirement for the procedure and establish appropriate levels...
Cannulation is a procedure regularly undertaken which involves threading a plastic tube into a vein, allowing access for fluid & drug administration. Blood samples can be taken...
Here’s a list of apps that are in order of how essential we find them. There’s probably more out there so drop us a comment if you have any suggestions to add!Induction...