I've been called to a fitness to practise hearing. What next?
Professor TJ David explains what information you should provide – and what you should receive – before facing a fitness to practise hearing.
Student notes
Autumn 2022
In focus
In focus
What you need to know about being a locum
Considering a locum role? Dr Kathryn Leask explains what you need to know about being a locum doctor.
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Looking after your mental health as a fresher
It takes time to settle into your first year at medical school, so remember to go easy on yourself, says student Leah Brooks.
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Learning about ethics as an FY1
Medico-legal fellow Dr Rachel Stewart explains what she learnt about ethics while working as an FY1 and offers tips for those starting their foundation training.
In focus
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Dilemmas
Ethical issue
Chaperones and intimate examinations
A junior doctor worries his insistence on having a chaperone present for an intimate examination may have been inappropriate.
Declaring a criminal conviction
When a student is charged with a public disorder offence, they worry about the impact it could have on their career.
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What personality type are you?
Are you more of a driver, or an analytic? The MDU’s senior learning and development officer James Godber explains how understanding personalities can help you form better working relationships with colleagues and patients.
Features
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Using your second language as a medic
Final year student Zainab Hussain explains how using her second language helped her communicate better with patients during placements.
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Space travel and medicine: where worlds collide
Student Hozafa Ali is combining his love of medicine with his fascination for space. Here he talks about KCL’s Aviation and Space Medicine Society.
Summer 2022
We need to talk about sleep
Is becoming a doctor compatible with getting enough sleep? Susan Field speaks to students about fatigue and the consequences for their health.
In focus
In focus
Six myths about indemnity
What actually is indemnity? Medico-legal adviser Kathryn Leask explores six common myths and explains when and how the MDU can help you.
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My battle with imposter syndrome
Dealing with high expectations, homesickness and self-doubt. International student Itisha Adukia reflects.
In focus
Why NHS indemnity isn't enough
A medical defence organisation can help fill the gaps left by NHS indemnity – as well as work not covered by the NHS at all.
Tips for FY1s
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Preparing for life as an FY1 doctor
Welcome to life as an FY1. One foundation doctor offers tips on preparing for your new role.
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What I learnt as an interim foundation doctor
Junior doctor Sophie Ashley explains how an interim placement role prepared her for life as an FY1.
Interview
Interview
How your MDU membership is helping fellow doctors in need
MDU FY1 members have raised more than £30,000 to two charities helping fellow medical students and doctors in need.
Features
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How to eat well
Healthy eating doesn't have to be difficult. FY1 Eve Walker looks at simple ways to eat well as a medical student.
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How to make the most of your clinical placement
Dr Laura White offers advice on maximising your time on placement and considers how they've changed for students since the pandemic.
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The geriatric escape room
Three fourth years enter a medical escape room. The door is locked behind them. How do they make it out – and what do they learn in the process?
News
Have your say on the GMC's Good medical practice
What you need to know about the proposed updates to the GMC’s core guidance for doctors – Good medical practice – and how to have your say.
Student dilemma
Relative inexperience
An FY2 doctor asks the MDU for advice when they receive a complaint after failing to acknowledge a patient’s widow on the ward.