Spring 2020

Spring 2020

Spring 2020

Final year medical students joining the NHS effort to tackle COVID-19

Some final year medical students are graduating early and starting work as foundation interim year 1 doctors (FiY1).

In focus

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Health and wellbeing during the coronavirus outbreak

Taking a moment to consider our mental wellbeing is important during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Studying at home – seven tips from the Synap team

The Synap team showcase their favourite digital tools and ways you can use and adapt them when studying at home.

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Advice to my student self

Four years on as a qualified doctor, Alex still believes the best advice for medical students is to pace yourself.

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Mental health matters to medical students

More and more medical students are opening up about their personal challenges with mental health.

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Coping with a coroner's inquest

An MDU member shares their experience of dealing with an unexpected call to attend a coroner's inquest.

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Positive placements for medical students

Education fellow Mumtaz Sophia Mooncey tells us how she worked with students on placement and the multi-disciplinary team to create Project Positivity.