29 August 2023
Length: 20 minutes
Dr Emily Kelly talks to the MDU's deputy head of advisory, Dr Catherine Wills, about what she learnt as an FY1, including:
- asking for help (1:42)
- building a portfolio (5:06)
- handing over (9.28)
- dealing with difficult situations (10.55)
- GMC registrations (15.01).
And much more, including getting to grips with day-to-day duties, on-calls, evening shifts and taking breaks.
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