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…
Professor The Lord Darzi: How the NHS Can Achieve Universal Health Coverage
Has the NHS reached Universal Health Coverage (UHC)? Professor The Lord Darzi talks about how the NHS reached its current status and provides his recommendations on how to tackle these…
Applying for the AFP 2: Perspectives from Current Academic Foundation Doctors
In Part 2 of our blog series on the Academic Foundation Programme, we hear from some current Academic Foundation doctors on their application experiences, hits and tips. Let us know…
Catherine Calderwood: How Scotland is Contributing to Global Healthcare
Catherine Calderwood is an obstetrician and the only practicing chief medical officer to still see patients. When she was a medical student, she worked for a time in Uganda. She…