Do you have a passion for public health?

Every so often I see students and graduates who have a real interest in public health. Whether it is an interest in differing health needs, what influences our health and wellbeing or how to prevent ill health and promote health. A great resource to help you along the way is PHORCaST (Public Health Online Resources [...]

Graduate Entry to Medicine – options, funding and applying – Online talk now published!

Graduate Entry to Medicine – options, funding and applying 2012 View another webinar from AlexLanghorn If you are considering medicine also  have a look at our Graduate Entry to Medicine Starting Point  which will give you further information.

Register now to attend the Royal College of Physicians Medical Careers Day

The only UK medical careers fair to feature all 28 medical specialties, four major sub-specialties and five faculty specialties, with a full programme of talks and discussions, with leading UK physicians offering first-hand guidance on reaching the pinnacle of the profession. When? Saturday 28 April 2012 9.30am – 6pm (including social event) Where? The Royal College of Physicians, 11 [...]

UK Foundation Programme confirms oversubscription for FP2012

The UK Foundation Programme Office (UKFPO) has confirmed that, as predicted earlier this year, there are more applicants to the Foundation Programme starting in August 2012, than places currently available.  It is anticipated that all eligible applicants will be placed before the start of the Foundation Programme – it is expected that approximately 98% will [...]

UKFPO/Medical Careers Website Application Podcast

The Medical Careers Website in association with the UKFPO has produced a podcast aimed at everyone preparing their application for the Foundation Programme 2012. It gives an overview to the application process including the timing of applications and what is involved together with some helpful tips. The podcast lasts just 12 minutes and is a [...]

Situational Judgement Tests, are you ready?

Aimed to accurately assess your aptitude to perform effectively as a foundation doctor and based on a direct analysis of the job you will be asked to repond to descriptions of challenging situations you are likely to face in the role. Your responses will be in the form of ranking a  multiple choice list of [...]

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.

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 [...]