7-elephant-ride_square General overview of healthcare in India

Medical care in India can very definitely be divided into several different levels, depending on where you live and how much you can afford to pay. Private hospitals in the big cities are numerous and have very good facilities, but with rooms cost... (more)

2-_medic_work_experience_square Medical Volunteering

Whether you are a qualified medical professional or hoping to become one, medical volunteering overseas in your chosen speciality can be advantageous as a career boost or just to give you more experience in situations which you would not generally... (more)

Interview tips when applying for medical courses

The first thing to bear in mind when attending a medical school interview is to be on time. This may seem obvious, but you may be in a strange town or city and we all know how inaccurate sat navs can be. Suss out the route and if you have to lurk ... (more)

BMA advises doctors not to accept patients as Facebook friends

The British Medical Association (BMA) has recently issued a press release warning doctors about the dangers of accepting patients as Facebook friends. The guidance, which was issued on Thursday 14th July entitled ‘Using social media: practical and... (more)

Img_2815_square Studying Biomedical Science

Biomedical science is an interesting choice of medical career as it is one of the few which, after qualifying, will suit you for jobs outside medicine if you find that the hospital environment is not for you. Studying for a Biomedical Science degr... (more)

Taking a Working Gap Year to gain Medical Experience

There is no doubt that being able to add relevant experience in your chosen field on an application to study any branch of medicine is a distinct advantage, but this shouldn’t be the main reason to take a gap year working in the field. Hopefully, ... (more)

Working in the Ambulance Service

Most people think of ambulances in relation to emergencies, road traffic accidents or accidents in the home, but in fact surprisingly little of the work of the ambulance service is of this type. It is a surprisingly low 10% of the total, although ... (more)

Medical News: Lung disease inhaler could increase death risk by 52%

A new study conducted by researchers at a number of UK and US medical schools have found that a particular type of inhaler used to treat the lung disease COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) could in fact increase the risks of dying by aro... (more)

Img_2697_square Whether to be a Hospital Doctor or a GP ?

After completing their medical degree, a junior doctor will rotate through various disciplines until all have been covered – general practice, surgery, general medicine and also some specialities, which will vary but will probably include obstetri... (more)

Guide to Recent NHS Changes

Recent NHS changes in the latest White Paper as outlined by the Health Secretary Andrew Lansley in June are far reaching but are still at the consultation stage and will not be completely rolled out for another three years, although some changes w... (more)