Practical advice for new doctors

Inegbedion, Ehinomen and Pooprasert, Pakinee 2021. Practical advice for new doctors. The British Student Doctor Journal 5 (3) , pp. 48-53. 10.18573/bsdj.179

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Abstract

Foundation year 1 doctors beginning their medical career may experience apprehension and uncertainty prior to undertaking their new role. The transition between being a medical student and becoming a doctor can be daunting. It is a pivotal and natural progression in the medical graduate’s career. The tips in this article provide a practical guide to starting life as a doctor, based on experience from current foundation doctors in the UK. Starting foundation year 1 can be a challenging experience, however this article aims to ease the transition by offering the following tips: 1. Understanding the contract 2. Being familiar with the new surrounding 3. Staying organised 4. Know your limits 5. Take regular breaks 6. Be proactive 7. Teamwork 8. Continuous learning 9. Learning from mistakes 10. Maintain confidentiality 11. Preparing for night shifts or long on-calls 12. Career planning

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Publisher:	Cardiff University Press
ISSN:	2514-3174
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	23 December 2021
Date of Acceptance:	19 August 2020
Last Modified:	23 May 2023 15:23
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/146296

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