By Hannah Brown in Career development on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 @ 11:55

So you have survived the first few gruelling years in medical school, passed countless exams and the dreaded application form for Foundation posts is looming. Much has changed over the last few years with the application process, when I applied it was MDAP, then came the infamous MTAS, who... read more

By Hannah Brown in Career development on Monday, June 15, 2009 @ 10:38

One of the hardest decisions you’ll make in your career, and indubitably the one that will have the most impact on your life.  But how do you choose if you haven’t felt some innate calling to a particular specialty?  Everyone you know - at med school, hospitals, home, will have advice... read more

By Hannah Brown in Career development on Friday, June 12, 2009 @ 10:08

Despite the advent of application forms, curriculum vitaes are here to stay – at least in some form or another. During your Foundation Years, you have a unique and perfect opportunity to bolster your CV – which will stand you in good stead for many years to come. Most doctors think of a CV as... read more

By Hannah Brown in Career development on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 @ 14:58

Barack Obama proved how powerful the internet can be this winter, but does it have its limitations, especially when it comes to medical teaching that is normally delivered face-to-face?  Things are changing – January saw the launch of the first online PACES course, and feedback has been... read more