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Advice from an FY2 on applying to specialty programmes

8 August 2024

Dr Marianne Gazet, an FY2 in London, offers advice about navigating specialty training applications while managing deadlines, exams and balancing work.

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How to make the most of your rotations

24 June 2024

Elita Fernandes, a third-year student with surgical ambitions, shares her tips on making the most of every rotation.

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Why I took an NHS career break to travel the world

15 March 2024

Six months into his year-long travels, Kai Chi reflects on his decision to take time out of his training programme and offers advice to those considering the same.

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Seven study tips to ace your medical exams

21 February 2024

James Gupta, founder of the Synap revision app, offers tips for preparing for your exams using spaced learning and other study principles.

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Reflections and resolutions

19 December 2023

As 2024 approaches, we ask three medical students (and an FY1) to look back at their triumphs, challenges and lessons from 2023, and to share their resolutions for the year ahead.

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Is doing an intercalation year post-UKFPO changes worth it?

13 December 2023

Fourth-year medical student Jemi Maliyil thinks it is. Here, Jemi explains why she decided to intercalate, despite recent changes to the UK Foundation Programme Office applications.

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ScotGEM: an alternative pathway to medicine

22 November 2023

From civil engineering to medicine – why Sara Cali chose an alternative route to working as a doctor within NHS Scotland.

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Mental health as a fresher: advice from one student to another

17 October 2023

Third-year student Daniel Aaron Levy shares his advice for freshers embarking on their first year at medical school and the best ways of looking after your mental health.

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My elective: Dublin

16 October 2023

MDU member Tajri Salek shares her experiences of working in the radiology department in a hospital in Dublin, Ireland.

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I'm considering doing an FY3: what are my options?

14 August 2023

Deciding whether to take an FY3 is a big decision. Dr Seema Pattni shares some advice on exploring the best choice for you.