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DDRB details

We've broken down the DDRB recommendations for the junior doctor contract and will keep you informed as negotiations progress Read more

Salma Aslam

Today, I was shown the ward that I would be working on and I felt sick. Foundation year 1 Salma Aslam shares her experiences 

Editor's picks

When a patient refused to have a line put in, the Secret Doctor had a tough job finding an alternative Read the blog

Loans might seem fair, but debt can be scary and disadvantaged students will be put off from applying, says medical student Rhys Dore Read more


Plus Tom Rock has crunched the numbers in The Future of Debt

The average student finds medical school a testing environment but some face greater challenges Read our guidance

How do you regain control of your life with post-traumatic stress disorder? Read the winning entry in this year's BMA writing competition and join the community


Writing competition

The 40 remaining final years have been allocated foundation programme places — just days before they were due to begin work Read more and check out #tipsfornewdocs


Here is the UKFPO's rough guide to the foundation programme

Share our comprehensive guide on how to become a doctor. Also, join the community The road to medical school to share your wisdom with fellow future doctors

Overseas medical students will have to prove they have thousands of pounds of extra funds following immigration law changes made without consultation. The BMA is lobbying the Government over the 'gravely concerning' changes Read more

Your guidance

Starting your first post in your new hospital is an exciting time. We’ve pulled together some invaluable changeover guidance


New hospital

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Give yourself the best shot at passing your exams by booking a place on one of our Ask Doctor Clarke courses Book now & save

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