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Browse our latest articles, interviews and videos created by fellow students and doctors - and find out how the MDU can help you during your studies and throughout your career.

Learn more about MDU membership benefits and join thousands of students of the UK's leading medical defence organisation for free, with access to revision resources, free elective indemnity, member discounts and more.

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How we help

What is the MDU, and why is membership free for students? We answer some of the most common questions about what we do.

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Ever wondered what indemnity actually is? We explain what students and doctors need to know.

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Our free guide to elective planning is full of advice to help get you prepped and organised in time.

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Latest student articles

Features

I'm a GP with anxiety and depression: here's why I want you to take care of your wellbeing

Dr Stephanie Slater is on a mission to end the stigma around mental health for doctors.
Interviews

Why I decided to become... a portfolio GP

Dr Radhika Vohra explains how she added variety to her career as a GP after developing an interest in women's health.
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Making the move from student to FY1

Hannah Gleeson reflects on the joys and challenges that come with transitioning into your first foundation year, with tips for new FY1s.
Videos

Mythbusting: what is indemnity?

Watch our three new mythbusting videos, where we unpack some of your most burning questions.
Dilemmas

I asked a friend to sign in for me – now I’m facing an investigation

A student faces a fitness to practise investigation after asking another student to sign in to a teaching session for them following a party.
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How to prioritise your mental health

We all struggle with our mental health, but Amana Qayum explains how she tries to prioritise peace as a medical student.
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Help! I have feelings for a patient

A foundation doctor feels conflicted after being asked out for a drink by a patient, and calls the MDU advice line for advice on what to do.
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Why I decided to become... an anaesthetist

The MDU’s medico-legal fellow Jessica Lee was drawn to anaesthetics because of a love of biology and problem-solving.

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Student dilemmas

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Getting consent when observing patients

A medical student found herself the subject of a patient complaint after she’d observed during an examination by a consultant neurologist.
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Help! I upset a colleague

A foundation doctor calls the MDU for advice after they unknowingly upset a colleague during a tense interaction.
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A confidentiality breach

A confidentiality breach causes one final year student to worry about the impact this may have on the patient, themselves and the hospital.
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