Advice centre

Choosing a career in general practice can be both rewarding and challenging. We understand that sometimes General Practice can be a daunting environment for a new trainee, not accustomed to the independent working and the pressure of being that first port of call and diagnosis for patients entering the health service.

Try these sample AKT questions provided by Dr Mahibur Rahman from Emedica

I wake up bolt upright at 5.30am. I look in the mirror and realise I’ve inadvertently left my false eyelashes on from the previous day’s telly. They hang rather precariously from my upper lids – my mascara is half way down my cheeks and my hair is doing a good impersonation of Jedward. My husband rolls over and states that I look like a drag queen and promptly falls back to sleep.

MPS medicolegal adviser Dr Pallavi Bradshaw flags changes to approved practice settings for F2s

Consultant gastroenterologist Dr Richard Shenderay shares his advice on choosing the right specialty and why he settled on gastroenterology.

Dr Sarah Green shares her experience of working in New Zealand

Professor Allan Gaw, from the National Institute for Health Research - Clinical Research Network, shares his top ten tips for making effective decisions.

Dr Rachel Thomas reflects on the memories of her first day as a F1 doctor

Read about a members experience on applying for funding for your elective.