Careers advice
How should I go about finding a mentor?
Dear Sophia, How should I go about finding a mentor? Rosie Bate, fourth year medical student, University of Leicester Sophia replies Mentoring is a supportive professional relationship, where a more experienced colleague (mentor) advises and guides someone who is less experienced (mentee). An effective mentoring relationship is based on trust, and provides a means to explore career pathways, clarify goals, and broaden your knowledge and skills. Mentees also repo… Read this article >>
What are the biggest challenges international medical graduates face when starting work in the NHS?
Dear Sophia, what are the biggest challenges that international medical graduates face when starting work in the NHS? Marcus Dawson, sixth year medical student… Read this article >>
Is it possible to take a complete break from clinical work after foundation training?
Dear Caroline I want to take a complete break from clinical work for a year after foundation training. Is this possible, and how would it look on my applicatio… Read this article >>
How important is my decile score?
Dear Sophia Medical students seem to get stressed about their decile score and where they rank within the year. How important is this? Daniyal Jafree, fourth year medical student, University College London Sophia replies Your … Read this article >>
Volunteering for a non-governmental organisation
Dear Sophia I want to volunteer for Médicins Sans Frontières in the future. What can I do to prepare? Laura Nunez-Mulder, fourth year medical student, University of Cambridge Sophia replies Voluntary medical work can benefit y… Read this article >>