Which specialty? New NHS careers website can help you decide your future career path

The NHS Medical Careers website was officially launched August 2009 and is a four-step career planning guide designed to assist you in understanding your options for choosing your future career as a doctor in the NHS.

The website provides “a resource for making informed decisions when planning a career in medicine and related fields.  Register online to start building your personal profile, using self-assessment exercises and the detailed information about what options are available. This website will take you through the four stages of career planning. Comprehensive data on each medical specialty includes workforce statistics, competition ratios, growth areas and projections about future opportunities. A bookmarking tool allows you to save key facts about specialties that interest you.”

There is also a useful section for current medical students on choosing clinical placements, electives, work experience and how to make the most of your personal and professional development.