Aspiring surgeon Jessica Steadman finds her clinical and soft skills benefiting from a rewarding placement in general practice. She encourages all students to learn from and make the most of any general practice experience they are given.
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Having studied for American and British medical exams, MDU member Oliver Ralph is well versed in juggling the pressures of study with the demands of clinical placement.
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There has never been a more vital time for students to take control of their mental health and overall wellbeing.
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MDU student member Tom Charles recalls his experiences of starting medical school after declaring a mental health condition.
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MDU member Laura Jenner shares her experiences of working at a rural hospital in Uganda during her summer 2018 elective.
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Errors or exaggerations in your CV could get you in trouble with the GMC – so always be honest about your qualifications, writes Dr Kathryn Leask.
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Working with your brain is the key to study and revision success, says Synap app founder Dr James Gupta.
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A medical career can take you to all sorts of places – for MDU member and mountain medic Jeremy Windsor, it took him to the highest point on Earth. Here he talks about combining his profession with his passion for mountaineering.