Red Whale access for MDU members

Delivering high quality educational resources

In collaboration with Red Whale, you can access a wide range of benefits designed to support your professional growth every step of the way.

Red Whale Knowledge for foundation year two doctors

All foundation doctors in their second year can apply for FY2 membership, which offers not only medico-legal support but also free access to Red Whale Knowledge (worth £120).

"I use Red Whale on a daily basis and find it so useful in clinical practice."

- Red Whale Knowledge user

900+ articles to support you in consultations

Search, filter, and bookmark them for easy recall and CPD learning

Access to ALL digital online course handbooks

Covering every topic from Red Whale's range of online courses

GEMS (Guidelines and evidence made simple)

Handy protocols to aid speedy decisions on complex topics

Find out more about FY2 membership

GP Trainee Essentials

Supporting you throughout your GP training years, helping you through exam prep and work-place based assessments. One of the UK's leading medical education providers, Red Whale delivers high quality training, education and resources to over 25,000 primary care colleagues each year.

"I have Red Whale open first thing upon arriving at my clinic. As a GPST2 this is my bible and gets me through my day. I use this more than I do NICE CKS."

- Red Whale Knowledge user

Red Whale Knowledge

Access 900+ written resources to support you in consultation and with your CPD

Red Whale Top AKT Topics - Digital Handbook

Covering areas trainees struggle with the most

Red Whale webinars

Available throughout the training year to support you with exam preparation

Learn about GP trainee membership (Scotland, NI and Wales) Learn about GP trainee membership (England)

93% of those who have used GP Trainee Essentials said they were likely or very likely to recommend it to their peers.

Free online course for newly qualified GPs

First-year GP membership includes a free course from Red Whale worth up to £205, or £205 off Red Whale Unlimited. Plus you also get access to Red Whale Knowledge for 12 months.

Courses include Obesity medicine: weight management, GLP-1s and beyond, Lifestyle Medicine, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Mental Health, GP Update and more.

If you're a GP trainee in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, you can save 70%* on your first year of GP membership with the MDU (40% in Scotland). You'll also get further savings over the next four years.

Find out more about first-year GP membership