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Q&A with Dr Leeza, ST3 Acute Medicine: joining the NHS during Covid-19
Hello Dr Leeza! Could you please start by introducing yourself? Your grade, specialty and country you are relocating from? Hi! My name is Dr Leeza and I am relocating from Oman to join North Cumbria University Hospital as an ST3 Acute Medicine. What were your motivations to wanting to become a doctor? My desire […]
How to become an Oncologist
Are you thinking about pursuing a career in Oncology? Oncology is the study of cancer. You may have gained an interest in Oncology as part of your medical rotation, or, perhaps this is an area that has always motivated you when it comes to your medical career. Whatever the reason, this is a vastly rewarding […]
Q&A with Dr Mohanakrishnan, Consultant Elderly Care Medicine: joining the NHS during Covid-19
Hello Dr Mohanakrishnan! Could you please start by introducing yourself? Your grade, specialty and country you are relocating from? Hello. I am Sathish from India, joined Medway Maritime Hospital as a Consultant Geriatrician. What are your reasons for wanting to relocate to the UK and joining the NHS? To me, the NHS is a great […]
An Insight into: MRCP
The Royal College of Physicians examination MRCP is designed to test a doctor’s skills, knowledge and behaviour of Medicine. The examination has three parts to it: MRCP Part 1 MRCP Part 2 Written MRCP Part 2 Clinical (PACES) In this blog post, we’ll provide you with an overview of the full qualification and some top […]
Supporting Alcohol Awareness Week
This week is a week for everyone to think about alcohol. How much alcohol you consume and the health risks involved with doing so. From the start of 2020, it’s been a difficult year for all – so it makes sense for this year’s Alcohol Awareness Week’s theme to be centered on mental health. We’re […]
Bringing the Best to F3 Doctors
ID Medical and F3’ing It! have joined forces to help junior F3 doctors explore the best career alternatives. As the UK’s leading healthcare recruiter, ID Medical has a wealth of experience placing doctors in ad hoc, short-term, and long-term posts. From offering a traditional F3 year to helping more senior doctors further develop specialist skills, […]
Clinical Fellow or Locum Doctor… Which Should you Choose?
Have you recently finished your Foundation Training and looking to make a decision about your next year? If you’ve decided against going straight back into further training posts, you may be weighing up a decision between applying for a Clinical Fellow position, a Trust Grade post, or working as a Locum for the year. Our […]
Our 3 top tips on becoming a locum doctor
If you’re a doctor transitioning from your foundation years or a permanent post to life as a locum doctor, the way you secure work, integrate into hospital departments and understand processes will all change. So, we’re here to give you our top tips on transitioning to the life as a locum doctor. Tip 1: Good […]
Nursing Revalidation and Covid 19
Nursing Revalidation and Covid 19 Are you a Nurse, Midwife or Nursing Associate looking to Revalidate post-pandemic? The impact of Covid 19 over the last couple of years – social distancing and increased workloads – made it difficult for many Nurses to find the necessary time to Revalidate. Extensions were put into place during 2020 […]
The Importance of Staying Hydrated
With up to 60% of the human body being made up of water, staying hydrated is key to maintaining positive health! According to the NHS, people should try to drink about six to eight glasses of water a day, however, most people drink below the recommended daily amount. To help you with staying hydrated throughout […]