10 tips to help you pass the MRCGP CSA
The MRCGP CSA is a challenging exam, acting as an exit exam for GP training in the UK. In this article, Dr Mahibur Rahman discusses some key tips to help you prepare for and pass the exam. Understand...
View ArticleExpenses claimable when relocating to start GP training
When starting GPST, if you have to move house (i.e. your new job is in a different area), there are certain expenses that you can claim. These are covered briefly here, you can download the full...
View ArticleTalking to relatives – what to say and how to say it
Talking to the families of your patients can be one of the more difficult parts of your life as a doctor, but you can make it one of the most rewarding. It is part of everyday life for doctors to be...
View ArticleMRCGP Workplace Based Assessment (WPBA) in GP Training
Workplace based assessment (WPBA) is one of the 3 components of the MRCGP exam. In this article, Dr Mahibur Rahman provides an overview of WPBA – what it covers, how to gather evidence for it, and...
View ArticleGP career options: an overview
Once you have finished training, there are many career options open to you. Some are obvious – become a principal in a partnership, take a salaried post, or work as a freelance (locum) sessional GP....
View Article10 tips for doctors starting a new post
Starting your first job as a qualified doctor or in a new hospital / system can be exciting, but it can also be scary and comes with lots of challenges. In this article, Dr. Mahibur Rahman looks at 10...
View ArticleGP Recruitment 2019 – Key changes to weighting of SRA / Stage 3
The weighting of the different assessments as part of the GP recruitment process have changed for 2018/2019 recruitment. This article covers how the different parts are weighted, and how this compares...
View Article9 Ways To Save Money As A Junior Doctor
Working as a junior doctor comes with lots of challenges – including balancing a busy rota with home life whilst also preparing for exams and assessments. Membership exams can be expensive and you may...
View Article10 tips to help you pass the MRCGP AKT exam
The MRCGP AKT exam is a challenging exam, testing applied knowledge relevant to UK general practice. In this article, Dr Mahibur Rahman discusses some key tips to help you prepare for and pass the...
View ArticleGetting into Anaesthetics Training Part 1 – Application and MSRA Preparation...
Getting into anaesthetics training is very competitive – the first step to have a chance is to get a great score in the Multi-Specialty Recruitment Assessment (MSRA). This is a computer-based...
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