Don’t miss the annual National BMJ Careers Fair

The 10th BMJ Careers Fair takes place on 30 September – 1 October 2011 at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London. Whatever your grade and specialty, the BMJ Careers Fair has a lot to offer. As well as courses covering CV writing, interview skills, career planning and more delegates can visit the exhibition stands [...]

Fancy yourself as a writer?

The Royal Society of Medicine Awards Deadlines for essays and competitions run throughout the year and many are open to current medical students. Many of them carry cash prizes, and of course are a valuable addition to your CV, especially if you are considering a career in academic medicine! Examples of two awards with up [...]

Academic Foundation Programme 2012 – Local Recruitment Information

Information relating to the local recruitment processes for the Academic Foundation Programme 2012 is now available. Please check the UKFPO website for details.

Guidance for applicants to academic foundation programmes

The UK Foundation Programme Office has published guidance for applicants to academic foundation programmes on its website. There are approximately 450 places and recruitment starts in June, earlier than the main recruitment round for the Foundation Programme which starts in October. Read the guidance online  

Funded study and research opportunities in the USA!

Calling all Manchester Medical Students and graduates… UK 2012-13 Fulbright Awards Now Open The Fulbright Commission has announced the opening of the UK Awards for study and research in the US in 2012-13.  Applications for all 2012-13 UK Fulbright Awards close on 31 May 2011. Full information and the online application are available on its website. Plus, Three [...]

Event: Life as a Junior Doctor

Organised by Manchester Medical Careers Society, this evening event is sure to be useful for anyone thinking about their future as a Foundation Doctor. University of Manchester and St Andrews graduates will be on hand to give an insight into their experiences on the foundation and academic foundation programme. For advice on what to expect [...]

2011 Academic Foundation recruitment begins

Applications opened today for the Academic Foundation Programmes commencing in August 2011. Applications should be submitted online by Tuesday 15 June 2010 at the latest. What are Academic Foundation Training Programmes? Academic Foundation Programmes provide foundation doctors with the opportunity to develop research, teaching and leadership/management skills in addition to the current basic competences outlined in the [...]

Summer Vacation Placements for Medics

If you thought it was too late in the day to secure a project or placement for the summer, look again! There are one or two opportunities still accepting applications. Here are a few examples: British Society for Neuroendocrinology – DEADLINE 15 MAY The Society is looking for novel neuroendocrine project ideas to be pursued over [...]

Changes to the application process for academic foundation programme (2011 entry)

What is it? The academic foundation training programme is similar to the more widely known two-year foundation programme, during which  graduates gain full registration with the General medical Council. The academic foundation training programme differs from the standard programme in that a fraction of the would-be clinical training time is given to academic activirties. Most [...]

BMJ Careers Fairs 2010: registration now open

The BMJ Careers Fairs, the UK’s largest medical recruitment events, offer large exhibitions and seminar programmes on a range of career related topics. Around 2400 doctors attend annually, drawn by the chance to talk directly to employers and to get career related advice. Get information and register today and take the opportunity to attend our [...]