The Medical Student Career Handbook
1st Edition
Published on 25. March 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
196 pages
978-1-84619-304-0 (ISBN)
Description
Now better than ever! Completely revised and updated, this new edition of The Medical Student Career Handbook provides totally up-to-date information on the vast number of changes occurring in medical training. It is ideal for all medical students, especially those in their clinical years, and junior doctors. Medical student careers advisors will also find the information invaluable.
Reviews / Votes
'A good reference book when it comes to those crucial career-defining situations.' SPHINCTER(Liverpool Medical Students Society Magazine)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84619-304-0 (9781846193040)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Persons
Academic General Practice Specialty Trainee, Year 1 Contributors: Abigail Gee University of Warwick Medical School * Angela Nelmes Student, Keele University School of Medicine * Anna Sutherland * Antony Sarno Student, Keele University School of Medicine * Cheryl Bennet Student, Keele University School of Medicine * David Metcalf University of Warwick Medical School * Emma Stephens Student, Keele University School of Medicine * Helen Goodyear Head of Postgraduate School of Paediatrics, Associate Postgraduate Dean for Flexible Training, West Midlands Workforce Deanery * Hinesh Patel Student, Keele University School of Medicine * Ruby Baig Student, Keele University School of Medicine * Sarah Kinsman Student, Keele University School of Medicine * Sarah Peacock University of Warwick Medical School * Patrick Daly * Tracie Plant * Stephanie Triance * Naomi Tyrrell * Charlene Binding Career Management Advisor, East Midlands Healthcare Workforce Deanery * Ruth Chambers Professor of Primary Care, Staffordshire University * Margaret Lawless
Content
Introduction. Experiences of others. Career Development toolkit. Preparation for future jobs. Career support, advisers and fairs. Mentors and educational supervisors. What is good about a career in medicine? Medical Career Pathways. Foundation Programme. Broadening your clinical experience. Application to Foundation Programme posts. The consolidation period. Postgraduate working conditions and pay. Specialty training. Specialty profiles. Preparation for future jobs. Academic medicine: incorporating research and medical education into your career. GPs with a special interest. Working abroad. Diverse medical careers. What else can I do with a degree in medicine? Support. Societies and organizations. Discrimination and how to avoid it. Resources. Current career interests. Using clinical attachments to further career development decisions. Reflection for beginners. Reflection for everybody. Contact details for Royal Colleges. Medical schools in the UK. Index.