MedCourse Audioblog

In this article, we go through the 2023 changes to the MRCP PACES format. This includes: Updates to communication skills station Changes to the clinical encounters Removal of history stations If you're still on MRCP Part 1, check out our guide to the part 1 exam or our ultimate guide to IMT.

Trembling in your boots thinking about your first shift in the emergency department? Don't worry, we got you.   In this article, Dr Callum Airlie gives you his top 11 tips for smashing your first shift , as well as a rundown on how the ED works in the UK.   Thinking about ACCS as a training pathway? Check out our guide to ACCS training.

For core and accs anaesthetic trainees who need to get to the next stage of their career, the FRCA Primary MCQ is the first exam you'll need to face.   In this article, we go over the exam format, exam dates, pass mark, and the updates for the september 2023 exam.   Check out the FRCA Exam article here .   If you want to know more about Anaesthetics, check out the article on Core Anaesthetics Inte...

In this guide to becoming an offshore medic, Dr Hrushikesh talks you through the qualifications needed to become an offshore medic, as well as his experience of being an oil rig doctor.   Check out the article on becoming an offshore medic here .   Thinking about an alternative career? Check out our blog content on beyond medicine . 

Working as an expedition medic is no doubt exciting, but there are plenty of challenges to getting the job in the first place! In this article, Dr Dawn Barlow talks you through her tips for getting your first expedition as a junior doctor. Also check out our expedition medicine and pre-hospital medicine courses to learn more!

In this episode, Dr Ian Stell from Bromley Emergency Courses discusses his top 5 tips to passing the MRCEM primary exam. This is incredibly useful if you are considering ACCS EM as a career path. Check out our exam courses for the MRCEM primary. 

Anyone who is looking to move from the UK to New Zealand to work as a doctor should listen to this guide!   We discuss: - All of the must-knows for working in NZ as a junior doc - How to make the most of your adventures - Keeping on top of your portfolio while there

In this article by Dr Victoria Kinkaid, we discuss how to keep your medical portfolio in top notch condition, including: - How to capture all of your CBDs/mini-CEX's like a portfolio pirate. - How to manage your QIPs. - Making the most of portfolio for interviews.

Thinking about applying to anaesthetics in 2023?  Get all the info you need right here: Advice from an anaesthetic registrar The interview process Timeline Format Clinical Scenario General Interview Interview Scoring Check out the full article on the MedCourse Blog .  We also have plenty of information on ACCS in our ultimate guide . Need an extra push to help you smash the interview? Check out ou...

In this article, we discuss the MRCP Part 1 Exam, including: Everything you need to know about the MRCP Part 1 Exam Question format Trigger words Exam technique and advice How to apply Exam dates Pass mark Results date Check out the full article on MRCP here. Finished your part 1? Check out our guide to PACES23 . Think you might need an extra boost for your exam? We have a selection of MRCP course...

In this article by Dr. Victoria Kinkaid, we talk through the top 10 tips to transform you into a nightshift ninja. See the full article on our blog page for junior doctors . Dr Kinkaid also has her own podcast on female empowerment - Virago Voices - check it out! For more career tips, speciality advice, and content for junior doctors, check out our blog .

In this edition of the MedCourse AudioBlog, we talk ECG resources, including: The best 7 free online ECG courses Top online ECG quizzes Other ECG-related websites to help you learn Check out the full article on our blog . Not sure whether you really need an ECG course? Check out our guide to ECG training courses . Prefer to pay for high-quality in-person or online courses? We have a great selectio...

In this episode of the MedCourse AudioBlog, we discuss ECG courses: - Who needs an ECG course? - Why should you go on an ECG course? - How to choose between online and in-person courses and much more.   See our article on ECG courses on the MedCourse Blog. You can also catch the best free online ECG courses to attend. Sold on the idea? We have a range of clinical skills workshops to attend, includ...

In this guide to Core Surgical Training (CST) recruitment and application, we will talk through eligibility criteria, self assessment, shortlisting, the MSRA, the interview, and how CST jobs are allocated.   To learn more about CST self-assessment, read our 2023 guide.   You can find more information about other specialities including IMT, CST, and ACCS in the speciality guide section of our blog...

In this guide to Core Surgical Training (CST) Interview Portfolio Self-Assessment Scoring, we will cover everything you need to know about the scoring system, as well as providing helpful hints and tips as we go to make sure you maximise your score for 2023. Please also see our in-depth article at in our CST Interview Scoring Article .

In this audioblog, founder of MedCourse Dr James Davidson discusses why mistakes are an essential part of becoming a fantastic junior doctor, and shares some of the mistakes he made along the way.   While this article was aimed at FY1 doctors entering medicine for the first time on black Wednesday, it also acts as a reminder to all junior doctors to take care of themselves and practice self-care.

In this episode of our AudioBlog we will cover the 34 best FREE resources for Junior Doctors working in the United Kingdom in 2022. Black Wednesday is coming up in the NHS, meaning that it's time for new FY1 doctors to step up to the plate, and for all our UK trainees to play musical chairs. To get the best out of your new placements, check out the new article on our blog for junior doctors UK . T...

Have you ever sat in a medical handover, exhausted following 12 hours of extinguishing fires across the hospital, and listened to the conversation between medical trainees thinking “I have no idea what is happening”? You’re not alone. Internal Medicine Training (IMT) is the 3-year UK programme that aims to turn you from that dumbstruck foundation trainee into the legendary medical registrar – a ha...

Adrenaline junkies rejoice! Take off your bike helmet, put down your coffee mug, and have a gander at the training options that Acute Care Common Stem (ACCS) brings to those who like their medicine with a little bit of thrill. If you like a bit of variety in your work, ACCS brings you rotations across Emergency Medicine, Acute Medicine, Anaesthetics, and Intensive Care Medicine – giving you some f...

If you’ve checked out our  Ultimate Guide to IMT  and decided that Internal Medicine Training (IMT) is the programme for you, it’s time to prepare for your application. But how does recruitment for IMT work exactly? In this guide to the IMT recruitment process, 2023 will go through recruitment eligibility, timeline, how programme preferences work, and other types of IMT like Acute Care Common Stem...

So, you want to apply for Internal Medicine Training (IMT). You know it’s  right for you , you’ve checked the person specification, and you’re ready to apply. So how do you apply for Internal Medicine Training (IMT) in 2023? In this podcast, we will discuss how to apply for IMT and how to maximise your IMT application score. If you're not sure how it all works, check out our IMT recruitment guide...

Dr Besu Asfaw, a doctor who has worked for MSF in resource-stricken areas, tells us about his experience travelling at the onset of the pandemic and working in the NHS during the crisis. It's our pleasure to publish this wonderful short story. Check out more medical experiences here .   If you have a story to share, please contribute to MedCourse .

So, you’ve decided to  apply for IMT , nailed your application, and have been shortlisted for an Internal Medicine Training (IMT) interview. What next? In this guide, we’ll run you through the IMT interview process, including sections of the interview and how to maximise your interview score. If you haven’t already, check out our  ultimate guide to IMT ,  IMT recruitment guide , and  IMT applicati...

Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs) are a huge part of medical training in the UK. If done right, junior doctors and other clinicians can quickly and effectively run a quality improvement project that boosts their CV and enhances their career.   Learn how to get the most out of your quality improvement project .   Learn more from the MedCourse Blog .