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Leah Brooks
Oct 25, 20215 min read
Life of an Island Medic
"I got the job, packed my bags, and off I went to the island I had barely even heard of, forget been to!"
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Shafia Khanum
Sep 27, 20214 min read
Academic SFP (AFP) in Wales.
Anyone can apply, you don’t have to be set on a career in research, you may just want a taster year.
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Jade Scott-Blagrove
Aug 3, 20212 min read
Choosing your Specialty
...it is rare that at an early stage in our career we can make a truly informed decision...
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Shafia Khanum
Jul 5, 20214 min read
8 things I love about being a doctor.
As I write this in the middle of a stretch of night shifts I realise that sometimes we all need reminding just how amazing being a doctor...
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Jonathan Sheridan
Jun 11, 20214 min read
Gaining Research Experience in Medical School
Gaining experience in research can be challenging even for non-WP students. Getting involved in research can be an extremely reward...
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Jade Scott-Blagrove
Aug 24, 20204 min read
Academic Foundation Programme: Exploring your Options
Never feel you are underqualified...
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Jade Scott-Blagrove
Jul 23, 20207 min read
My off-piste route into medicine & mental health (Part 2)
I was unwell through most of the slightly more important, exam-based school years (excellent timing, well done me)
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Jade Scott-Blagrove
Jul 22, 20205 min read
My off-piste route into medicine & mental health (Part 1)
Part 1: Do what is right for you. If you want more time, take more time. There is no rush
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Jade Scott-Blagrove
Jun 22, 20204 min read
My day as a junior doctor
The ward round finishes (or aims to…) between 12:00pm and 1:00pm, followed by a quick ‘board round’
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Jade Scott-Blagrove
Jun 9, 20203 min read
To teach or not to teach?
You already have the knowledge. You can get to that delivery stage. You just need somewhere to start.
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