The Future of Genomics in the NHS
In April 2003, the Human Genome Project announced that they had, for the first time, sequenced the some 50-300 thousand base pairs that make up the human genetic structure. This…
Meet the Team – Yusuf Karmali
I always like to joke that my mum tricked me into doing medicine. As a five-year-old, speaking to my grandparents on the phone, they would repeatedly ask me what I…
Interview Skills – Applying to the Academic Foundation Programme Part 4
You’ve written your white space questions, collated your portfolio, and sent off your AFP application. What now? Most will simply wait to be invited for the interview. If you’re on…
How We Joined the WISE Accelerator
Back in April of this year, the team at Medics.Academy burst into fresh activity. Johann had found out about the WISE accelerator programme for initiatives that have global ambitions in…
Panel Discussion Between Sir Eldryd Parry and Lord Nigel Crisp (the end of THET Conference 2018)
Enjoy this discussion between the founder of THET, Professor Sir Eldryd Parry, and their inaugural patron, Lord Nigel Crisp. Their conversation flowed between how Sir Parry launched THET, to the…
Notes on Negotiation
Negotiation is not just for business people. As a skill, the ability to reach agreements affects every area of your life. It's about more than just persuasion. It's about understanding…
Oliver Johnson: The Importance of Strong Local Partnerships During the Ebola Outbreak
In 2013, the King’s Sierra Leone Partnership was established to help build the capacity of the health institutions in Sierra Leone. However, with the sudden outbreak of ebola spreading fast…
The AFP Part 3: How to Write Great Answers to White Space Questions
In part 3 for our AFP series, we’re shining a spotlight on the challenging white space questions. Most Academic Foundation post deaneries, with the notable exceptions of London, Yorkshire and…
Frances Day-Stirk: Tackling Nursing Deficits with Learn & Return Schemes
In this podcast, Frances Day-Stirk shares her views on the learn and return schemes for nurses between Commonwealth countries and the NHS. Day-Stirk uses her own personal experiences to reflect…
How to Optimise Your Professional Development in Final Year of Medical School
As a final year medical student, you have a lot on your plate. Most students will be revising for their very last exams of med school - and learning lots…