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Preparing for FY1
It is common for FY1s to feel anxious & feel like they’re not ready to start. We expect you...
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On Call Tips
FY1s are usually most apprehensive about being on call, but it is also the shift you will usually learn...
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Prepare for FY1 Guide by Specialty
This amazing guide was created by so many amazing doctors like yourself helping each other. It is a snapshot...
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How much do resident doctors earn?
Overview of how much resident doctors earn with a broad range of salaries depending on grade and hours...
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Hand Washing
Hand washing is a fundamental and frequent procedure that is practiced in healthcare....
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Penile and Foreskin Emergencies
Andrological emergencies are often a poorly taught aspect of urology. This article...
Microbiology Discussions
Microbiology Discussions
A lot of your time as an FY1 will be spent on the phone to various other specialities....
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Urinary Retention & Difficult Catheterisation
As a foundation doctor, you’ll frequently be asked to review patients with urinary...
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Managing a patient with haematuria
Haematuria is a common urological presentation with many possible causes. This article...
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Basics of ICU: Airway
Welcome to ICU: Airway Management Starting in intensive care can feel overwhelming,...
Death Verification
Death Verification
As a new F1 in August, it can feel like quite a daunting task to verify a death,...
Clerking Patients
Clerking Patients: A few tips
Here we assume you know the basics, and instead we focus on the common pitfalls with...
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Supporting Neurodivergent Learners in Medicine
Overview On any given ward round in any given hospital, a student might be struggling....
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A step-by-step guide on passing the FRCOphth part 1 as a foundation year 1 doctor
The FRCOphth Part 1 is the first written examination set by the Royal College of...
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Uro-radiology for Foundation Doctors
As a foundation doctor, you’ll often be asked to ‘chase‘ a radiology...
Discharge Planning
Discharge Planning
It is important for resident doctors to understand what the discharge planning process...
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Urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence is described as the involuntary leakage of urine. It can be...
Breaking Bad News
Breaking Bad News
As a resident doctor, you will have face situations where you have to convey potentially...
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Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer is a common urological malignancy and a common cause of visible haemturia....
Urinalysis
Urinalysis
Urinalysis is the physical and chemical examination of a urine sample. It is a common...
Difficult Colleagues
Dealing with difficult colleagues
This is a tricky area to cover as it can be challenging to us both personally and...
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Ultrasound Scan Guided Cannulation
Ultrasound scan (USS) guided cannulation is a technique to obtain peripheral vascular...
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Performing an ECG
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a very useful investigation for cardiac symptoms. It...

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