The Hands-on Guide to the Foundation Programme (Hands–on Guides) - Softcover

About to start the Foundation Programme?
Making the transition from medical school to professional life?

The Hands-on Guide to the Foundation Programme, Fifth Edition is a practical guide for medical students and foundation doctors, dealing with the many challenges of the programme. With hints, tips and realistic advice on various aspects of the course, from self-care to prescribing, this guide provides invaluable support, with up-to-date information on postgraduate training and recruitment, practical management skills and career pathways to help build confidence, enabling you to hit the ground running.

This edition features newly expanded sections on emergencies, psychiatric evaluation, the Situational Judgement Test, and the common calls and conditions you will encounter on a daily basis. The Hands-on Guide to the Foundation Programme is a perfect companion to assist the junior doctor in preparing for the intellectual and emotional challenges of the foundation years.

Take the stress out of the Foundation Programme with The Hands-on Guide!

Anna Donald, late of Bazian Ltd, London

Michael Stein is Chief Medical Officer, Map of Medicine, London, and Medical Advisor, Hearst Business Media, Hearst Corporation, New York

Ciaran Scott Hill is Neurosurgery Registrar, The Royal London Hospital, Honorary Senior Lecture in Neuroscience, Univesity College London, and Prehospital Care Physician, London Air Ambulance

Selina Chavda is NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow in Haemato-Oncology, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and the Institute of Cancer Research