Becoming a doctor

  • The Role of the Consultant

    This paper looks at the role of the consultant in the modern NHS and the characteristics, values and abilities they should possess in order to provide high quality healthcare.

  • Becoming a doctor: entry in 2009

    Medicine is a popular career choice and competition for places at medical school is very high. This guide is designed to help students who are considering a career in medicine.

  • Role of the junior doctor, June 2008

    A report from the BMA Junior Doctors Committee Working Party describing the role of the junior doctor

  • Hidden heroes of the NHS

    Hidden heroes of the NHS - Time to recognise staff grade and associate specialist doctors.

  • The role of SAS doctors

    A report of the role of staff grade and associate specialist doctors in UK hospitals

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The insiders' guide to UK medical schools 2007 - 2008

  • Insiders' guide to medical schoolsGet the inside information on what life is like at all medical schools in the UK. Written by members of the BMA medical students committee, you can find out about courses at each school and about medical school life.

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