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What I learned on a digital health elective as a medical student

By stepping outside the traditional clinical setting, Tazim Hoque gained new insights into innovation, problem-solving, and the evolving role of doctors.
Dilemmas

I skipped lectures and now I'm under investigation

One student’s medical school training hangs in the balance as concerns about his poor attendance trigger a fitness to practise investigation.
Ethical issues

The Dunning-Kruger trap for medical students

The MDU's Oliver Lord examines how the Dunning-Kruger effect affects self-awareness in medicine, and why honest feedback is key to improving skills.

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Medico-legal lessons from fictional rom-com doctors

What can romantic comedy film doctors teach us about medico-legal pitfalls? More than you might think...
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How to start your own medical school journal

Students Nilay Sah and Anna Baker from UCL's RUMS Review talk about their love of writing, and how to launch your own university journal.
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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.
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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.
Ethical issues

How to avoid allegations of plagiarism in the age of AI

Medico-legal adviser Dr Ellie Mein says doctors and medical students risk their reputation by inadvertently plagiarising other’s work. But in the age of increasingly sophisticated AI technology, can you spot the genuine article from the fake?

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Working within your competence during your elective

The MDU’s medico-legal fellow Rachel Stewart offers tips on maintaining professionalism and being aware of your capabilities during your elective.

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Student dilemmas

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Do medical students need to tell the GMC about a drug conviction?

Caught with a minor drug offence at a music festival in the US, a medical student wondered whether she had to declare it on her GMC registration.
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I skipped lectures and now I'm under investigation

One student’s medical school training hangs in the balance as concerns about his poor attendance trigger a fitness to practise investigation.
Dilemmas

Help! A patient gave me a gift – should I accept?

A gift from a patient might seem thoughtful – but is it ever appropriate to accept?
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Is there a doctor on this flight?

A final-year student faces an unexpected test of her skills when she's called to help with a medical emergency mid-flight.
Dilemmas

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.

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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.

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