Category: Humans of the Foundation Programme
Experiences and learning points from starting FY1 on night shifts
Graduating from medical school, I felt an immense sense of achievement- after the years of hard work, I was finally […]
Friday on the Ward
During my second Friday on the ward as a doctor, I randomly burst into tears in front of one of […]
The Letter I Wish I’d Received as a 5th Year Medical Student
Dear 5th Year Medical Student, Nothing will prepare you for foundation training. You can read all the textbooks under the […]
Can I be more than a Doctor?
I’ve always said in another life I would have been an artist. And for a while it felt as though […]
From Medical Student to Foundation Doctor: A Personal Journey and Practical Tips for Success
Donned in my graduation cap and gown, I remember fondly waltzing across the stage of St David’s Hall, tipping my […]
Embracing the Transition: A Foundation Doctor’s Journey into Clinical Practice
Starting my first job as a Foundation Doctor in August 2024 at the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust […]