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There’s a myriad of resources out there to help with maintaining your mental well-being, but it can be overwhelming to understand where to start or what to focus on. This article will...
Moving into a new healthcare system can be overwhelming. Many international medical graduates face this reality when joining the NHS. Whether you’re starting as a Junior or Senior...
We’ve partnered with Doctors Paycheck to provide a comprehensive webinar on Understanding Resident Doctors’ Pay. The session aims to equip doctors with essential knowledge...
Covid-19 is taking a huge emotional toll on everyone. The usual work-life balance tips don’t work as well when you can’t go out and everyone’s emotions are...
As you transition from medical school to your first year as an FY1 doctor, it’s important to recognise the challenges you’ll face and prioritize your well-being. The shift from student...
Mental health and well-being are taboo subjects for medical students and doctors, and something which is often not talked about enough. This is surprising, considering there is a higher...
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Breathing is something we do unconsciously every moment of our lives. Yet, when brought under conscious control, it becomes a powerful tool for calming the mind, regulating the body,...
Starting your career as a doctor is a mix of emotions, split between excitement and worry of the challenges ahead. Every day, you are tasked with making critical decisions, connecting...
We’ve partnered with Doctors Paycheck to provide a comprehensive webinar on Understanding Resident Doctors’ Pay. The session aims to equip doctors with essential knowledge...
This is a tricky area to cover as it can be challenging to us both personally and professionally when things don’t go well with a colleague, particularly when we know that this might...
We have compiled a list of wellbeing resources designed to support healthcare professionals in improving their mental health: WELLBEING RESOURCES BMA Wellbeing Support Services Covers...
Moving into a new healthcare system can be overwhelming. Many international medical graduates face this reality when joining the NHS. Whether you’re starting as a Junior or Senior...
There’s a myriad of resources out there to help with maintaining your mental well-being, but it can be overwhelming to understand where to start or what to focus on. This article will...
This article has been written with final year medical students in mind, deciding where to go for foundation training. As an FY2, it is one of the questions I get asked most by medical...
As you transition from medical school to your first year as an FY1 doctor, it’s important to recognise the challenges you’ll face and prioritize your well-being. The shift from student...
Right, we’ve all been there. You’re starving after finished a long day, have forgotten the shops close at 4pm on Sunday, or simply can’t find the energy to chop onions and garlic in...
Gratitude – a strong feeling of appreciation to someone or something for what the person has done to help you. What is gratitude journalling? Gratitude journalling is keeping a record...
Mental health and well-being are taboo subjects for medical students and doctors, and something which is often not talked about enough. This is surprising, considering there is a higher...
This article will go over the costs for international medical graduates associated with applying for a Health and Care Worker Visa and what kind of issues to be aware of once you’ve...
Covid-19 is taking a huge emotional toll on everyone. The usual work-life balance tips don’t work as well when you can’t go out and everyone’s emotions are...
When I left medical school, I thought my only difficulty would be the actual medicine, which most resident doctors will tell you flies out your head as soon as you walk out of finals...
Work-life balance is a topic that has become increasingly prevalent over the past decade with positive changes being made to the resident doctor contract and several initiatives being...
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...
Important things to remember You will get sick. That is life. You’re surrounded by germ-exuding things (otherwise known as your patients and colleagues), and may well be in a new place,...
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...