Doctor (Degree)

Level

Master's level

Length

5 yrs

typical

Sector

Health and science

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Applying the principles and procedures of medicine to assess, prevent, diagnose, care for and treat patients with illness, disease and injury and to maintain physical and mental health.

What you'd do

Clerking patients on admission by taking a full history and examining them

Participate in ward rounds and contribute to clinical decision-making

Request and interpret investigations such as blood tests and imaging

Assist in clinical procedures under supervision of senior doctors

Present cases clearly at handover, ward rounds, and MDT meetings

Communicate with patients and families about diagnosis and treatment

Complete logbooks and reflective portfolios for progression reviews

What you'd learn

Biomedical sciences: anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, and pathology

Clinical skills: history-taking, physical examination, and procedural competencies

Evidence-based medicine and critical appraisal of medical research

Medical ethics, law, and professional responsibilities under the GMC

Diagnosis and management of common and acute medical conditions

Communication skills for complex or sensitive clinical conversations

Prescribing safely, including calculation of drug doses and interactions

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