Practical education, career guidance and support as you begin your career as a doctor
As you make the transition from medical school and adapt to working as a doctor, it is important to have access to dedicated learning and development support. This hub brings together practical advice from experienced clinicians, scenario-based learning to help you navigate challenges, career insights as you explore different specialties, and resources to help you build your confidence and skills.
This free Evening Medical Update is designed to help you build confidence as you make the transition from medical school to working as a doctor. Hear practical guidance from experienced clinicians on some of the situations and responsibilities you may encounter as an FY1, with an opportunity to put your questions to the speakers during a live Q&A.
The programme includes:
Build your confidence in difficult conversations with our free communication skills resources for doctors who are new to working in the NHS.
The resources demonstrate best practice in challenging situations, drawing on evidence-informed approaches to effective communication and interpersonal skills. They have been developed with support from Dr Joyce Grainger’s Charitable Trust and cover:
The resources are free to access. You will need to create or sign in to an Education Portal account..
Our Trainees & Members’ Committee (T&MC) is one of the UK’s most active and influential trainee groups. Committee members work together to create practical resources and podcasts that support doctors at every stage of their careers, from medical student to consultant.
The T&MC also ensures the views and experiences of doctors in training are represented to policymakers.
If you are beginning to explore your options or are close to choosing your specialty, you may be wondering what day-to-day work in each field looks like. In this resource, doctors share first-hand perspectives on the pros and cons of a variety of specialties, helping you understand the opportunities and challenges associated with different career paths.
Considering a career in a medical specialty? The MRCP(UK) Diploma is an internationally recognised postgraduate qualification and an important part of physician training.
Our 'Demystifying PACES' series supports doctors preparing for the clinical examination, with practical advice, guidance on what to expect from each station and perspectives from international medical graduates.
Student and Foundation Membership is free for medical students and doctors within their first two years of training. Join the College to access free and discounted events, educational resources and opportunities to support your development. Members can also attend our annual Medical Trainees Conference for free.
