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How can I make the most of taking an FY3 year?
Taking an FY3 year is a unique opportunity to further expand your medical experience and hone your skills, while taking some time for yourself before choosing your specialism. It can help you decide what path to take in your career and broaden your horizons beyond the areas you’ve previously trained in. Read on for ideas […]
Complete FY3 Flexibility with ID Medical
As a newly qualified junior doctor, the next step in your career journey can be daunting. With the pressure to commit to a specific specialty for the next eight years, it’s important to take a breath and give yourself time to properly consider what you want to do for your specialist training years. That’s where […]
5 Ways reading can Improve your Wellbeing
It’s National Book Lover’s Day on August 9th, which is the perfect time to talk about how reading can improve your wellbeing. As a Healthcare Professional dealing with certain stresses and strains that are an inevitable part of your work, finding ways to wind down and improve your wellbeing is important. In this blog, we […]
Clinical Fellow or Locum Doctor… Which Should you Choose?
Have you recently finished your Foundation Training and looking to make a decision about your next year? If you’ve decided against going straight back into further training posts, you may be weighing up a decision between applying for a Clinical Fellow position, a Trust Grade post, or working as a Locum for the year. Our […]
Preparing for NHS Winter Pressures
Health and social care services are once again preparing for winter pressures and extra demand on GPs and Emergency Departments as temperatures drop and the flu season kicks in; intensified by the continuing impact of Covid-19. Add in the pressure of continuously rising patient wait lists across all aspects of elective care and it is […]
In the Spotlight… Clinical Services
Weekend Endoscopy Service at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust ID Medical Clinical Services (IDMCS) play a vital role in helping NHS trusts effectively manage their patients’ healthcare pathways and improve patient outcomes. As a CQC registered provider, we are proud of our ever-expanding Clinical Services division, which works in partnership with trusts to offer a […]
FY3 Q&A with Dr Rashid El-Sehili, Locum FY3
If you’re currently in Foundation Training and thinking of pursuing an FY3 year, take a look at our series of FY3 Q&A’s with some of our Junior Doctors! Taking an FY3 year is a great opportunity to explore the different career options open to you yet still earn money doing what you love! We recently […]
Supporting Grassroots Community Football
ID Medical is proud to continue its association with, and sponsorship of, the Woburn and Wavendon Football Club for another 2 years. This 100% voluntary run, community football club enables over 500 local residents from across the Milton Keynes and Central Bedfordshire area to stay fit and active, develop their football skills and experiences, and […]
FY3 Q&A with Dr Zara Qureshi, Locum SpR in Acute Medicine
Are you a Junior Doctor Healthcare Professional thinking of pursuing an FY3 year? If you’re coming to the end of your foundation training programme but don’t fancy going straight into a specialty post, taking an FY3 might be for you. An FY3 gives you the perfect opportunity to take some time out, assess what you […]