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27/04/2026

In the early years of your career, important decisions can feel complex and high-stakes.

Join Dr Caroline Elton and Dr Naomi Elton tomorrow as they share practical, evidence-based approaches to help you clarify your priorities, explore your options thoughtfully and develop a clear personal action plan.

Register here: https://event.eu.on24.com/wcc/r/8000188114/E24352F26B4B06381D7C0D750E825A34

22/04/2026

Doctors are used to making high stakes decisions every day, but doing that under pressure, without enough sleep or support, is not only draining for medical professionals but can have grave consequences for patient safety.

It’s no surprise that many doctors tell us they are considering leaving the profession altogether, but we can’t afford to lose skilled and dedicated professionals in this way.

Our latest member survey results should act as a wakeup call to Government and healthcare leaders to prioritise support for doctors, which will improve both retention of healthcare staff and patient safety.

17/04/2026

Congratulations to all the final year medics at GKT MSA - Medical Students' Association!

⭐ Don't forget to renew your membership for FY1: https://www.themdu.com/join-mdu/foundation-doctor

07/04/2026

Starting a new job in the UK or taking the next step in your career can be a challenging experience for IMGs.

Our IMG conference will build your confidence and help you thrive in UK practice.

On the day, you will:

- Learn practical advice for succeeding in the NHS, with actionable tools to help you navigate UK medical practice and culture.

- Delve into key medico-legal cases and topics, such as coping with conflict.

- Hear from established international doctors with practical and real-world experience living and working as IMGs, who have built successful careers in the UK.

Find out more: https://www.themdu.com/imgconference

31/03/2026

Enter our prize draw for your chance to win a free ticket to Thrive in the UK: IMG conference.

Our full-day conference is designed specifically for international medical graduates working in the UK.

Bought your ticket already? If you're one of the lucky winners of our prize draw, we'll refund the price of your ticket.

Giveaway closes at midnight on 1st April.

Enter here: https://survey.themdu.com/s3/IMG-conference-tickets-giveaway

19/03/2026

Created exclusively for international medical graduates, our full-day conference will help you build a supportive professional network and successfully adapt to working in the UK.

🔹 Learn practical advice for succeeding in the NHS, with actionable tools to help you navigate UK medical practice and culture.

🔹 Delve into key medico-legal cases and topics, such as dealing with conflict.

🔹 Hear from established international doctors with practical and real-world experience living and working as IMGs, who have built successful careers in the UK.

Find out more: https://www.themdu.com/imgconference

12/03/2026

From outpatient clinics to emergency departments and general practice, 'learning by doing' in real clinical settings provides rich and meaningful educational experiences.

As medical students scaffold their learning through active involvement in patient care, they gain a vital understanding of what it feels like to be a doctor.

Often, this learning involves being given slightly more responsibility than expected.

However, it is during these important learning moments that clinical supervisors play a critical role in providing support and oversight to ensure both student development and safe patient care.

We spoke to Gerry Gormley, GP and Clinical Skills Education Centre lead, and Kathy M Cullen
respiratory physician and clinical academic, about accountability in the supervision of medical students in general practice.

Read about the role of clinical supervisors and how to support GP tutors: https://mdujournal.themdu.com/issue-archive/2026-issue-1/learning-by-doing

04/03/2026

The latest issue of our journal is out now 🗞️

In this issue:
- Stalking: a member's experience
- Considering anxiety as a factor in patient complaints
- Accountability in the supervision of medical students in general practice

Read here: https://mdujournal.themdu.com/issue-archive/2026-issue-1

18/02/2026

Lily Rouhi-Parkouhi spent 4 weeks based in the ophthalmology department at Jikei University Hospital in central Tokyo. During this time, they also travelled around Japan, experiencing the country's rich culture.

"With quite limited exposure to Ophthalmology in medical school (most universities have one or two weeks within this speciality), it was useful to see the difference in demographics and observe rare cases.

"Despite a huge language and cultural barrier, the team were incredibly welcoming and taught me a lot of Japanese traditions and customs.

"There was a strong culture of seniors looking after juniors, and many days I was taken out for lunch with the ophthalmology doctors and other students in the department."

Read about Lily's experience: https://www.themdu.com/for-students/features/my-elective-tokyo

13/02/2026

We'll be joined by Medical Mediation Foundation on 3 March for our popular course on managing difficult conversations with patients.

Improve your skills in:
- Preparing for and managing a challenging conversation with a patient or their family.
- Spotting the causes and warning signs of conflict.
- Managing the pathway of escalation.
- Understanding different perspectives in a challenging conversation.
- Managing conflict and building resilience.

Find out more: https://www.themdu.com/learn-and-develop/course-listing/managing-challenging-conversations-with-patients

05/02/2026

We created our peer support network to connect those who are struggling with a complex medico-legal matter with members who have been in their shoes.

Having a conversation with a colleague who has been through something similar and come out of the other side can be a huge comfort.

If you're facing a GMC case, claim or other investigation and think you might benefit from our peer support network, reach out to your case handler.

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Student membership is free and provides you with access to a range of benefits. We've negotiated some great discounts on text books, courses and other publications. As a fresher we also provide you with a free medical dictionary.

Our online offering is all encompassing and ever-growing. From regular guides, a dedicated student journal and e-learning to exclusive social media activities and competitions, you can access what you need, when you need it, in a matter of seconds.

If ever you need advice on medico-legal issues, simply call our freephone 24-hour advisory helpline, even if you are on your elective.

We provide you with a wealth of advice and help with your elective and offer free indemnity for it too.

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