UCL Preparing for FY1

In Part 2 of Ava's discussion we discuss what to do when running late and conclude with Ava's final words of advice. Please submit any questions to preparing4practice@gmail.com or to the form linked here: https://forms.gle/YEidgucPfnCJ4Bts7 and we'll try to answer them in a later episode.

In part 2 of Iram's episode, we discuss the importance of switching off when you leave the work place (easier said than done) and Iram takes us through a difficult encounter she had with a colleague in the workplace and how she dealt with it alongside her final words of advice for life as an FY1 doctor.

In this episode Iram talks through her first challenging weekend shift and covers how she dealt with a critically unwell patient, the importance of prioritising jobs and dealing with the stress of difficult shifts. Please submit any questions to preparing4practice@gmail.com or to the form linked here: forms.gle/YEidgucPfnCJ4Bts7 and we'll try to answer them in a later episode.

In this episode, I speak to Ava about her first week at work, what things she had to learn early on and how to request scans (and get them accepted!). Ava also takes us through a case where she had to break bad news and how she dealt with it. For the purpose of this episode we cut out the discussion on how to use the SPIKES framework as you're probably very familiar with this given your recent exams, but in case you need a refresher, SPIKES stands for Setting, Perception, Invitation, Knowledge, Emotion/Empathy, Summary/Strategy. Please submit any questions to preparing4practice@gmail.com or to the form linked here: https://forms.gle/YEidgucPfnCJ4Bts7 and we'll try to answer them in a later episode.

00:45“Can F1s assist in surgery and is there the opportunity to for those with surgical interests?"; 02:15 “is there hospital accommodatin or a room to sleep in”; 03:25“How best to distribute annual leave /how to book AL”; 6:30 “What should you do to an acute scenario (as opposed to DRABCDEs in OSCEs”; 9:23 “do you continue to revise topics as you go and how do you continue you're personal learning alongside work”; 12:39 “What is the most commonly made errors by F1s when they start” ; 15:40 Top 5 Must Have Apps for F1: 1) BNF 2)Microguide 3)Induction 4)BMJ Best Practice 5)Pocket Doctor. Please submit any questions to preparing4practice@gmail.com or to the form linked here: https://forms.gle/YEidgucPfnCJ4Bts7 and we'll try to answer them in a later episode.

01:40 “What to read up on for 1st day on the wards”; 05:00 Members of the MDT ; 08:15 “Is lunch protected time”; 10:45 “is it appropriate for an f1 to speak to a family member alone”; 11:52 “how many nights or weekends would I be expected to do?”; 14:40 “how do shift swaps work; 16:00 “Can F1s assist in surgery and is there the opportunity to for those with surgical interests? “; 17:20 “is there hospital accommodation or a room to sleep in”; 18:35 “How best to distribute annual leave /how to book AL”; 21:40 “What should you do to an acute scenario (as opposed to DRABCDEs in OSCEs”; 24:30 “do you continue to revise topics as you go and how do you continue your personal learning alongside work” Rota rules fact sheet: https://www.nhsemployers.org/-/media/Employers/Documents/Need-to-know/Factsheet-on-rota-rules-August-2016-v2.pdf?la=en&hash=0DEB8888AFFDF9E9F9CA01CF8D00989A95B89B73 Please submit any questions to preparing4practice@gmail.com or to the form linked here: https://forms.gle/YEidgucPfnCJ4Bts7 and we'll try to answer them in a later episode.

Welcome to our podcast for newly graduated doctors where we discuss difficult shifts and cases that we've had as FY1 doctors alongside top tips for when you start on the wards. If you have any questions please submit them to preparing4practice@gmail.com or to the form linked here: https://forms.gle/YEidgucPfnCJ4Bts7 and we'll try to answer them in a later episode. Thank you Dr Vivekka for the podcast theme tune - check out her band @The52s!