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August Bulletin World Breastfeeding Awareness Week – 1-7 August Other national campaigns this month Action for happiness calendar – ‘Altruistic August’ Introduction Many of you will be joining the Foundation […]
So I ended up in…
We’ve all heard stories of the unlucky ones finding themselves 10 from the bottom when it came to the PIA ranking employed last year; number 8946 may not be quite […]
What does a 175g of plastic have to do with being a doctor?
Often when people ask what I do outside of medicine, I tell them I play frisbee, and will often get a reply along the lines of: “Oh, like with your […]
FAO FY2- Are we doing enough to make ourselves understood?
I was inspired to write a piece about medical acronyms and jargon. On an elderly care ward round, an experienced geriatric consultant asked me what “TLA” stood for… I got […]
Fairness in fitness to practise: An update from the General Medical Council
Written by Andrew Hoyle, Assistant Director – Decisions Doctors occupy a special and highly trusted position in our society. Our fitness to practise processes exist to maintain patient safety and […]
UKFPO Helpdesk email issue – 4 July 2025
We are currently experiencing an issue receiving emails to Helpdesk. We are actively working to resolve the issue, and we appreciate your patience during this time. In the interim please […]
UKFPO Bulletin
July Bulletin Alcohol Awareness Week – 9-13 July South Asian Heritage Month Other national campaigns this month Action for happiness calendar – ‘Jump Back Up July’ Introduction Welcome to my […]
The Musical Medic
Introduction As a clarinet player and medical student, I was often asked “how do you keep your music going when studying medicine?” The answer was always the same: I made […]
A Shift
Six months ago, I transitioned from the panic of exams to the panic of reality, trading my textbooks for real patients, my notes for decisions, as if all the answers […]
Starting F1 as an IMG: A Journey of Growth
Starting F1 can only be described as wonderfully terrifying and terrifyingly wonderful. Add to that the experience of being an international medical graduate (IMG), and the fear only grows. A […]