Issue 5

Standing up to confrontation

As a doctor, you're likely to face confrontational situations as a normal part of your working life. Dr Oliver Lord explains how to keep your cool when conflict arises.

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My first weeks as an FY1

Your early days on the Foundation programme might be challenging but that doesn't mean they have to be a chore, says Dr Kathryn Leask.

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Why I decided to become...a paediatrician

A paediatric placement during GP training led Dr Christine Walker to discover where her real passion lay.

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Student dilemma

An onboard emergency

A newly qualified doctor has her skills called upon during a holiday flight.

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Need-to-know: new student guidance from the GMC

The GMC's new guidance for medical students comes into force on 1 September 2016. Are you up to date with the latest advice?

How does one best empathise with people who have experienced things that you could not even imagine?

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Doctors of the World: removing barriers to healthcare

From an east London clinic, a team of medical staff and volunteers are working to provide essential healthcare access to marginalised communities.

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All you need for the SJT

For students heading into their final year of studies, now is the time to start thinking about your application to the Foundation Programme (FP) or Academic Foundation Programme (AFP) and planning for your SJT.

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My elective: Saint Lucia

Four weeks in Saint Lucia gave fifth year student Natasha Perera a taste of island life - and a lesson in patient-centred care.

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Indemnity explained

Kathryn Leask and Judith Clark take a detailed look at indemnity and the benefits of MDU membership.

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Advice to my student self

Suzanne Mason is professor of emergency medicine at the University of Sheffield's School of Health and Related Research. Here she shares some thoughts on how she made the best out of her student days.

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