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Also known as 'The Piano Doctor,' Dr Jess Duckworth talks to us about combining her passion for music with her profession as a medic.

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Moving rotations as a foundation doctor

16 October 2025

Changing rotations gives you a great chance to experience different settings and specialties. MDU member and specialty trainee Marianne Gazet helps you make the most of it.

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What I wish I'd known as a fresher

23 September 2025

Now in her fourth year, Casey Cutler reminisces on her fresher days and offers tips for incoming medical students.

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Working within your competence during your elective

23 September 2025

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

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What I learned during my surgical FY1 rotation

27 August 2025

FY1 Dr Kithmini Gamage reflects on her first surgical rotation and offers advice for new foundation doctors.

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How to manage your money at medical school

30 June 2025

Want to make your finances go further? Keioni Essex, student and volunteer for the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund, gives his tips on managing your budget.

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

12 May 2025

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

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How to start your own medical school journal

17 December 2024

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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Why I chose to intercalate – and why you should consider it too

25 November 2024

Fourth-year student Srinidhi Krishnan on how an intercalation year can broaden your horizon to explore new fields, gain skills, and become a well-rounded doctor.

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My elective: Malaysia and Birmingham

20 November 2024

Fifth-year student Adeel Hashmi shares his elective experiences across continents: paediatric care in Malaysia and emergency medicine in Birmingham.