Medicine Intercalated Degree

Intercalated degree – is it worth it?   Dear Friend, It”s really nice see this online community growing so quickly – welcome to all the new readers. This week, I finished 4 night shifts. Having just come back from Hong Kong with an 8 hour time...

Coping strategies for night shifts

Coping strategies for night shifts   Dear Friend, Hope you all had a lovely week. I just got back after 2 weeks away in Vietnam and Hong Kong – I must admit, the 14 hour flight back is a bit of a killer. From tomorrow, I will be starting a run of 4 night shifts...

Is the FY1 allocation process fair?

Is the FY1 allocation process fair?   Dear Friend, This week, final year medical students all around the UK found out where they are going to be placed for the next 2 years for foundation training. This year was particularly interesting, as it is the first year since...

Your guide to the MSRA

Your Guide to the MSRA   Dear Friend, Hope you are all having a good week. I am writing this week’s newsletter from Vietnam, so if anyone has any recommendations of what to do or where to eat, do let me know. This week, I wanted to give you an overview of the...

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