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How to make the most of your paediatrics placement

Paediatrics is different from adult medicine, with a new set of challenges. Although a placement in paediatrics can be an exciting prospect, students often approach it with trepidation. During your placement …

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How to avoid spending money on your medical school application

You need to put a lot of time and energy into applying to medical school, but how much money do you need to spend to make your …

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A career in ophthalmology

Ophthalmologists combine the diagnostic and therapeutic aptitudes of a doctor with the technical skills of a surgeon to help save and preserve patients’ eyesight. Of all hospital …

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Working in partnership with patients and their families

Neena Modi is professor of neonatal medicine at Imperial College London and president of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child …

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Is general practice the only option for a good work-life balance?

Dear Caroline Is general practice the only option for a good work-life balance? Phillipa Brothwood, third year medical student, …

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