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Student dilemmas

Dilemmas

What should I do if I'm sexually harassed by a colleague?

A foundation doctor calls the MDU for advice after experiencing inappropriate behaviour and unwanted physical contact on multiple occasions.
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I sent an inappropriate photo on WhatsApp and now I'm facing investigation

A medical student's professionalism is called into question after sending an inappropriate picture on WhatsApp.

Case study

Is it OK to google a patient?

Dr Kathryn Leask explores fictional scenarios based on member queries where doctors might be tempted to check patients’ online profiles.
Dilemmas

I prescribed antibiotics for a friend and now they’re in hospital – what do I do?

A resident doctor faces repercussions when his friend is hospitalised after inappropriate prescribing.
Dilemmas

When am I officially a doctor?

A patient calls you 'Dr' while you're on placement - should you correct them? Here's how to accurately represent your qualifications, experience and professional identity.
Dilemmas

Help! I'm facing a fitness to practise hearing

A student worries about his future career when his conduct and professionalism is called into question.
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Features

Advice from an FY2 on applying to specialty programmes

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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Wellness strategies for medical students

Claire Andersen from the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund offers coping strategies to protect your mental health and wellbeing at medical school.
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What I wish I'd known as a fresher

Now in her fourth year, Casey Cutler reminisces on her fresher days and offers tips for incoming medical students.
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How to make the most of your rotations

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

Take the quiz: social media ethics

Are you using social media ethically? Test your knowledge with our short quiz.
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What to expect from a student fitness to practise investigation

The MDU's Zoe Wood explains what a fitness to practise investigation is and what to expect before, during and after the process.
Features

Seven study tips to ace your medical exams

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

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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