Careers advice
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 for “curriculum vitae,” meaning “course of life.” It traces your working life and captures everything that you do, learn, and achieve. Your CV will have many uses: for selling yourself when applying for jobs or training, as a summary of cont… 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 >>
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 >>