‘Letters to the editor’ are a great way to practice critically analysing research, providing your own perspective and writing a response. Picking up a journal in medical education is a…

When the effects of the pandemic first started to ripple through medical school, no student group was disrupted more than finalists. The plan was simple: a rigid timetable of exams,…

5 tips to press the right buttons If I could sum up 2020 (with a PG rating) it would be “disruption”. Almost every facet of life has been affected but…

When I started as an FiY1, few things made me more uneasy than carrying the phone. Giving my number to the ward team at the start of an evening on…

My name is Peggy. Following my graduation from NUI Galway, Republic of Ireland - I am an Intern/FiY1 at a Dublin hospital. Having my exams moved forward and starting work…

Here is a checklist of things you can do to boost your CV during your early medical career: If you hear a consultant say “I’ve never seen that before”, ask…

Hello. My name is Faris Hussain and I am a recently graduated Doctor from Cardiff. I am starting FiY1 in a few weeks time, following a whirlwind which led to…

Prior to my fellowship with Medics.Academy, I thought the three words everyone wants to hear were ‘I love you'. After my exposure to the business world, I have another phrase…

Medics live and breathe mnemonics, particularly during medical school, when knowledge is fresh and un-applied.  Our course How to Prepare for the Prescribing Safety Assessment includes 12 useful mnemonics that…