Careers advice
The risks of following the informal and hidden curriculums
Becoming a doctor is not just about applying the factual knowledge you are taught at medical school, it’s also about learning how to be a professional. This is reflected in the formal curriculums of medical schools, which teach the professional values expected of medical students and doctors by the General Medical Council. However, much l… Read this article >>
What should go in my medical CV?
Dear Sophia I know that I will probably need a CV before I leave medical school, but I haven’t got it off the ground. Where should I start? Anon, third year medical student, University College London Sophia replies CV stands f… Read this article >>
How easy is it to change foundation schools halfway through the foundation programme?
Dear Sophia How easy is it to change foundation schools halfway through the foundation programme? Kimberley Harland-Mears, final year medical student, Hull… Read this article >>
Will chairing societies and being on committees strengthen my portfolio when applying for jobs?
Dear Sophia Will chairing societies and being on committees strengthen my portfolio when applying for jobs? Adnan D’Cunha Kamath, third year medical studen… Read this article >>
What are the pros and cons of taking a year out during medical school?
Dear Caroline I know of some students who are taking gap years in the middle of their degree, commonly after an intercalated year. What are the pros and cons of taking a year out during medical school? … Read this article >>