MedCourse Audioblog

5 Tips on How to Prepare for your MRCEM Primary Exam

In this episode, Dr Ian Stell from Bromley Emergency Courses discusses his top 5 tips to passing the MRCEM primary exam.
This is incredibly useful if you are considering ACCS EM as a career path.
Check out our exam courses for the MRCEM primary. 

Ultimate Guide to Working in New Zealand as a Junior Doctor

Anyone who is looking to move from the UK to New Zealand to work as a doctor should listen to this guide!
 
We discuss:
- All of the must-knows for working in NZ as a junior doc
- How to make the most of your adventures
- Keeping on top of your portfolio while there

Medical Portfolio Tips: Become a Portfolio Pirate

In this article by Dr Victoria Kinkaid, we discuss how to keep your medical portfolio in top notch condition, including:
- How to capture all of your CBDs/mini-CEX's like a portfolio pirate.
- How to manage your QIPs.
- Making the most of portfolio for interviews.

Core & ACCS Anaesthetics CT1 Interview Guide 2023

Thinking about applying to anaesthetics in 2023? 
Get all the info you need right here:
Advice from an anaesthetic registrar
The interview process
Timeline
Format
Clinical Scenario
General Interview
Interview Scoring
Check out the full article on the MedCourse Blog. 
We also have plenty of information on ACCS in our ultimate guide.
Need an extra push to help you smash the interview? Check out our medical interview courses.

MRCP Part 1 Exam Guide 2023

In this article, we discuss the MRCP Part 1 Exam, including:
Everything you need to know about the MRCP Part 1 Exam
Question format
Trigger words
Exam technique and advice
How to apply
Exam dates
Pass mark
Results date
Check out the full article on MRCP here. Finished your part 1? Check out our guide to PACES23.
Think you might need an extra boost for your exam? We have a selection of MRCP courses to get you over the line!

Top 10 Tips for Surviving “The Night Shift”

In this article by Dr. Victoria Kinkaid, we talk through the top 10 tips to transform you into a nightshift ninja.
See the full article on our blog page for junior doctors.
Dr Kinkaid also has her own podcast on female empowerment - Virago Voices - check it out!
For more career tips, speciality advice, and content for junior doctors, check out our blog.

The Best Free Online ECG Courses & Websites

In this edition of the MedCourse AudioBlog, we talk ECG resources, including:
The best 7 free online ECG courses
Top online ECG quizzes
Other ECG-related websites to help you learn
Check out the full article on our blog.
Not sure whether you really need an ECG course? Check out our guide to ECG training courses.
Prefer to pay for high-quality in-person or online courses? We have a great selection of clinical workshops on our course calendar.

A Guide to ECG Training Courses for Junior Doctors

In this episode of the MedCourse AudioBlog, we discuss ECG courses:
- Who needs an ECG course?
- Why should you go on an ECG course?
- How to choose between online and in-person courses
and much more.
 
See our article on ECG courses on the MedCourse Blog.
You can also catch the best free online ECG courses to attend.
Sold on the idea? We have a range of clinical skills workshops to attend, including ECG courses.

CST Recruitment & Application Guide 2023

In this guide to Core Surgical Training (CST) recruitment and application, we will talk through eligibility criteria, self assessment, shortlisting, the MSRA, the interview, and how CST jobs are allocated.
 
To learn more about CST self-assessment, read our 2023 guide.
 
You can find more information about other specialities including IMT, CST, and ACCS in the speciality guide section of our blog.
 
We also have career guidance, journal club, and interesting experiences from junior doctors on the MedCourse blog.

CST Interview Portfolio Self-Assessment Scoring Guide 2023

In this guide to Core Surgical Training (CST) Interview Portfolio Self-Assessment Scoring, we will cover everything you need to know about the scoring system, as well as providing helpful hints and tips as we go to make sure you maximise your score for 2023.
Please also see our in-depth article at in our CST Interview Scoring Article.