How to Succeed at Medical School. An Essential Guide to Learning

Can you adapt to the wide variety of learning environments in medicine? Can you learn for exams at the same time as training to be a doctor? Can you stay focused on the future while getting today’s job done? Can you achieve a life-work balance? How to Succeed at Medical School will help you learn these vital skills, and much more. This excellent guide to the study skills essential for surviving and thriving at medical school gives you insight into what to expect, covering the early days right through to clinical attachments. With case studies, illustrations, quotes from other students, tip boxes, exercises, portfolios, and learning techniques to help you communicate and to study and revise – it’s jam-packed to help you succeed! Written by experienced medical school teachers, this is your guide from the start of medical school to the start of your medical career. Pre-publication reviews: «… I learned a lot, found the enthusiasm of the text motivating and inspiring and really enjoyed reading it.» –Second year medical student, Royal Free and UCL «I just wish this book had been available when I started my clinical placements.» –Second year medical student, University of Liverpool «It helps aid students to learn effectively and efficiently and even tells you how you will know when you know enough!» –Professor Parveen Kumar

A basic guide to getting the best from e-learning for medical students, teachers and all healthcare professionals How to Succeed at e-Learning answers the needs of all healthcare professionals either starting or continuing their studies but not knowing where to begin with e-learning. It is a valuable guide for learners in undergraduate and postgraduate medicine as well as related health professionals and essential for teachers of medicine who are beginning to transfer from print to electronic teaching and need to understand effective methods of presentation.

Doctors are likely to undergo several interviews of different types during their career, and this new title in the popular 'How to' series aims to guide the medical professional through the steps necessary to thoroughly prepare for this competitive process. Contents include: Discussion of the different types of medical interview How to prepare for interview How to optimise your performance Information about common questions and how best to answer them Information about knowledge-based questions currently asked Coverage of questions that test generic skills and how to answer them How to prepare for competency-based assessments and tasks. An ideal companion for all health professionals faced with an interview, How to Succeed at the Medical Interview will assist in building confidence and ensuring that candidates are as thoroughly prepared as possible.

How to Succeed at the Medical Interview provides candidates with a competitive edge. It reduces the likelihood of unexpected questions or situations and helps improve confidence before and during the medical interview. This new second edition includes updated content on changes to the structure of healthcare and how this affects both the application and interview process. It details the types of questions that will be asked at medical interviews and also provides improved guidance for overseas doctors and healthcare professionals and for those seeking to practice abroad. How to Succeed at the Medical Interview is the ideal guide for Foundation Programme trainees, Specialist Registrars and General Practitioner trainees. It is also valuable for healthcare professionals facing competitive medical interviews at any stage of their career.

How to Succeed in Medical Research is a practical resource for medical students and junior doctors across all specialties. Designed for busy readers seeking to distinguish themselves in a highly competitive environment, this concise yet comprehensive guide provides step-by-step advice on selecting a project, finding a mentor, conducting a study, analysing results, publishing a paper, communicating findings, and much more. Presented in an accessible and conversational style, 14 succinct chapters walk readers through the essential stages of their research journey, from the initial steps to getting involved in research as a medical student, to effectively balancing clinical work, scientific research, and other academic pursuits early in your career as a healthcare professional. The book is packed with real-world case studies and expert tips to help readers apply the content directly in their own studies and careers. Straightforward and easy-to-use, this valuable guide: Covers a variety of clinical research and presentation skills using clear and engaging language Provides detailed guidance on writing a paper, conducting a clinical audit, creating a CV and portfolio, and other key proficiencies Develops writing skills for literature reviews, critical appraisals, and case reports Discusses how to further medical careers through research electives, PhD studies, teaching, and quality improvement projects Offers a range of helpful learning features including objectives, key points, case studies, review questions, and links to references and further readings Includes PowerPoint templates for oral presentations and posters via a companion website How to Succeed in Medical Research: A Practical Guide is an ideal resource for medical students, junior doctors and other early career medical professionals .

Doctors in the UK are required to provide evidence of their fitness to practice—all doctors registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) need to revalidate to maintain their registration.  How to Succeed at Revalidation  contains up-to-date information on the current regulatory framework and step-by-step guidance to the entire revalidation process. Offering expert advice on how to undertake the process from the perspective of the appraisee, the appraiser, and the employer, this practical, quick-reference guide covers each of the Good Medical Practice (GMP) domains: Knowledge, Skills and Performance; Safety and Quality; Communication, Partnership and Team Work; and Maintaining Trust.  Throughout the text, numerous examples describe different models of appraisal and reflection, identify activities that map to each domain, and demonstrate how revalidation requirements can be achieved in the course of daily practice. This much-needed guide:  Covers regulatory processes in medicine and healthcare from both UK and international perspectives Reviews the background that led to the implementation of revalidation Discusses the new GMP requirements for all doctors in the UK Explores the possible future of revalidation How to Succeed at Revalidation  is essential reading for all qualified and trainee doctors, undergraduate and postgraduate learners, tutors and trainers seeking to navigate the revalidation process in the UK.

Aimed at recently qualified psychiatrists or those looking to qualify soon, How to Succeed in Psychiatry is not a source of clinical information but a survival guide to help you through the first years practising psychiatry. This book covers the topics you won’t find in standard textbooks. It deals with daily problems and practical solutions for young psychiatrists. Psychiatric training is less team based than other specialties, so there is less opportunity for learning from colleagues than one would expect: this book helps to fill that gap. The book opens with an overview of psychiatry training, describing the similarities and differences among various countries. Subsequent chapters address the opportunities for research and how to publish the results. Psychotherapy and community psychiatry each merit their own chapter on training. Next, the book guides you through the transition phase into a job, discussing opportunities in both the public and private sectors and considering how to choose the best career for you. It reviews important general considerations, such as ethics, professionalism, leadership and management, how to avoid stress and burn out, and how to liaise with other specialties. The book closes with an account of the role of psychiatry associations and continuing professional development. Written by early career psychiatrists from around the world, this book provides invaluable first-hand experience to all those wishing to embark on a career in this exciting discipline. Practical tips for young psychiatrists starting their careers on the wards or in private practice Advice on the transition phase at the end of training, career choice and job opportunities

The pressure's on… You've just won a big promotion and your new boss has high expectations. You have an important meeting and want to make a constructive impact. You're thinking of restructuring the team and need to show clear leadership. You know you're capable of so much more and need to grasp the opportunity. Meanwhile, you're drowning in a sea of unanswered email and voicemail… How can you raise your game and achieve your full potential? Peter Shaw, professional coach and author, shows how combining self-belief with practical action creates the basis for powerful change, helping you step up to the next level. Learn how to identify your strengths, take bold but calculated risks, build your network of supporters, convert your critics, live your values and find fulfilment and joy.