Spring 2022

Spring 2022

Spring 2022

Rebuilding your confidence when things go wrong

It can feel devastating when things go wrong at any stage of your career. Dr Laura Hulmes discusses her experience and how she began to rebuild her confidence afterwards.

In focus

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Achieving a healthy work-life balance

Amana Qayum, a fourth-year from Manchester, on the importance of rest, hobbies and a social life throughout medical school.

In focus

OSCEs - not just about picking up clinical signs

What’s missing from your OSCEs prep? Dr Laura White shares her secret to successfully completing the OSCEs.

Ethical issue

How to say sorry

Sorry really can be hard to say. Dr Catherine Wills considers what makes a genuine apology.

Interview

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In2MedSchool: a level playing field for aspiring medics

In2MedSchool aims to create a workforce that truly represents all types of communities across the UK. Founder and junior doctor Brian Wang explains more.

Student dilemma

Honesty is the best policy

A final year student learns the importance of being honest after they amend clinical notes following a complaint.

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Five tips for first-year medical students

Your first year at medical school comes with newfound freedom – and the pressure to get it right. Third-year Ian Soh looks back at his time as a fresher.

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What if I'm not ready to choose a specialty?

Choosing your career path isn’t always straightforward. One foundation doctor looks at alternative career options.

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Witnessing death for the first time

Two fourth-year students, Meenakshi Veeramani and Daniel Zhao, discuss learning off-the-books during their time volunteering in the ITU.

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My podcast journey: More Than Medical Students

Having an identity and hobbies outside medical school will help you become a better doctor, says final year student and podcaster Marianne Gazet.