Career Guides

• National Careers Information

  This will provide a starting point and indication of the depth and breadth of information relating to medicine, medical education and general careers information. The Deanery websites for the UK are also included.

• Specialties

  The rapid advances in technological and chemical developments have resulted in a wide array of specialties and sub-specialties and the range of specialty options looks set to expand even further.

• Application Forms

  A good application form needs to be well thought through and for this preparation is essential. The structure of the application forms are agreed nationally and it is now standard procedure to complete these online.

• Effective CV-Medical

  Currently CVs are not used at the first stage of application to either Foundation or Specialty Training, but are expected to be included within your portfolio. Your CV is likely to be longer than two pages.

• Effective CV-Non-medical

  The way you set out your CV should be driven by what the employer is looking for. It is up to you how you organise your information and the level of detail you include, but don’t go back too far. A non-medical CV should be no longer than two pages.

• Covering Letters

  A covering letter is essential when submitting your CV. Only when specifically told not to, you should always accompany your CV with a covering letter.

• Health, well-being and the work life balance

  In most walks of life people will experience times when things are not going according to plan. You will not be the first, or the last, doctor to experience difficulties or problems and there are a number of places to access help.

• Alternatives to Medicine

  People consider changing their career for many reasons. This can result in a more positive attitude and a willingness to explore opportunities within that profession. But what if you are considering a change? Where to start?