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wpmnwebsite
Oct 15, 20244 min read
Do You Have a Voice?
How does one muster the courage to speak up against a senior colleague? How do you call someone out for their actions?
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wpmnwebsite
Aug 14, 20243 min read
From Rejection to Resilience: Way to Personal Growth
From Rejection to Resilience: Way to Personal Growth
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Bethany Mitchell
Aug 10, 20235 min read
The PACES Exam - a brief guide
A brief run through of the PACES exam - essential for any medical trainee!
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Esther Nansubuga
Apr 24, 20233 min read
I Never Felt Poor Before Going to Medical School!
Starting medical school is an exciting and nerve-racking time, the
culmination of years of blood, sweat and tears!
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Esther Nansubuga
Mar 29, 20237 min read
How to get through the MSRA: my experience - Part 2
I found this paper quite tough and vague and left the exam not really knowing how I had done. There were a plethora of questions with...
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Esther Nansubuga
Mar 10, 20235 min read
How to get through the MSRA: my experience - Part 1
The MSRA has two parts to it – a Clinical Problem Solving Exam and a Professional Dilemmas exam. Both of these parts will be given in the...
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Esther Nansubuga
Feb 6, 20232 min read
Widening Participation in Plastics
Are you ready for an exciting and informative lecture series on the topic of skin surgery in plastics?
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Esther Nansubuga
Dec 1, 20223 min read
So, you want to be a Public Health Consultant? Part 3/3
People from a medical background may be particularly interested in getting some experience of working in a Public Health setting...
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Esther Nansubuga
Nov 24, 20228 min read
So, you want to be a Public Health Consultant? Part 2/3
..some core elements you must complete such as a (paid-for!) Masters degree in Public Health, the DFPH and MFPH exams, and some designated..
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Esther Nansubuga
Nov 10, 20222 min read
So, you want to be a Public Health Consultant? Part 1/3
Rachel Fardon and Katie Bretherton What is Public Health? “The science and art of promoting and protecting health and well-being,...
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Esther Nansubuga
Sep 22, 20229 min read
So, you want to be a surgeon? Part 2
Secondly, up to 4 points are available for attending surgical courses and up to 3 points are available for attending surgical conferences.
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Esther Nansubuga
Sep 8, 20223 min read
So, you want to be a surgeon? Part 1
The surgical training pathway in the UK begins after the completion of your foundation training and consists of 2 years of ‘core surgical
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Esther Nansubuga
Aug 25, 20227 min read
So, you want to be a GP?
From doing medication reviews and referrals, to seeing a patient who presents with a serious condition for the very first time.
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Esther Nansubuga
Aug 18, 20224 min read
So, you want to be an Ophthalmologist?
An ophthalmologist is more than just checking peoples’ eyes, and giving them eye drops. It is also doing super intricate eye surgeries
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Shafia Khanum
May 4, 20227 min read
Preparing For The MRCP(UK) Part 1 Exam
"The MRCP(UK) Part 1 may be challenging, but with the right preparation there is no reason to be intimidated by it".
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Kirthana Bala
Mar 14, 20225 min read
Interview Preparation and Nerves
"Hobbies are a great way to talk about work/life balance. It is important to show that you know when to take a break."
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Leah Brooks
Jan 19, 20225 min read
Imposter syndrome: the thought destroyer
Imposter syndrome is a silent condition that exists amongst the global population. Like hypertension, it presents with symptoms that may...
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Kirthana Bala
Dec 7, 20213 min read
I Should Be So Lucky
"I had put on a brave face to them during these times and felt unable to express the truth."
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Leah Brooks
Nov 22, 20212 min read
Out of Hours Survival Guide
Out of hours survival guide By Anisha Mangtani Whether you are a clinical year medical student or a foundation trainee, nights and...
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Kirthana Bala
Nov 9, 20214 min read
Building Your Medical Portfolio
"Do not panic, medicine is a game of hoop jumping and you will become experts at playing the game!"
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