Author: jclark
The Childhood Dream vs Reality
When I was younger, I jumped between a few career options. “I want to be a doctor, I like this […]
The Impostor Among Us
I put on my badge, my name clear and true, Foundation Doctor, FY2. I know the rota, the ward, the […]
Redefining Progress: My Less Than Full Time (LTFT) Foundation Journey
Having my daughter in my final year of medical school was arguably one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. […]
Adapting to community medicine
My first job as an FY2 has been in community geriatrics, at a small hospital in a rural area of […]
When the form is signed, but the conversation isn’t
During one of my night shifts on the Acute Medical Unit, the emergency buzzer sounded for an elderly patient who […]
Through a glass darkly, but then face-to-face: Parkinson’s post-pandemic
SURFACE TENSION Parkinson’s is a clinical diagnosis. There are no blood tests, or signs on a scan which can conclusively […]
Webinar: Medical Specialty Recruitment 2026
Medical and Dental Recruitment and Selection programme (MDRS) will be hosting a webinar for those applying to Medical Specialty Recruitment […]
National Foundation Doctors Presentation Day (NFDPD) 2025
When: Friday 17 January 2025 The abstract submission window is now open and closes on Monday 21 October 2024, 12:00 […]
UKFPO Bulletin – September 2024
Organ Donation week – 23-29 September National Fitness Day – 18 September Other national campaigns throughout the year Introduction Welcome […]
UKFPO Bulletin
October Bulletin Black History Month, Stoptober, Mental Health Day Other national campaigns this month Introduction Judging by the weather recently, […]