Update from the frontline
As the fight against the coronavirus pandemic continues, RMBF volunteer Charles Holden shares his colleague Gina Allen’s thoughts and experiences from the frontline – and what the impact could be…
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Covid-19: view from a GP
The way primary care works has rapidly changed during the coronavirus pandemic, says Yorkshire GP Dr Becks Bayana, but doctors are resourcefully adapting and there is hope for the future…
View from the frontline
Our volunteer Charles Holden and his colleague Gina Allen report rapid change and uncertainty in hospitals, but a deep willingness to help however possible Over the last few weeks things…
Covid-19: an update on our support
Updated 24 March 2020 The current coronavirus pandemic is a difficult time for everyone. We recommend that all doctors and medical students follow guidance compiled on the BMA website and…
Q&A: Dr Mike on a Bike on his round-the-world cycle ride
On Saturday 9 February, junior doctor Michael Nally – AKA Dr Mike on a Bike – will be setting off from Buckingham Palace on the first leg of a round-the-world…
Having a baby as a junior doctor
Experiencing the pitter-patter of tiny feet is a wonderful, challenging and life-changing experience – but how do you manage it if you are also a junior doctor?
New doctors: what support is available?
Across the country, today marks the first day on the job for an enthusiastic cohort of newly trained doctors, and the first step in an incredibly rewarding career. However, we…
Ted’s Top Tips for new doctors
As the latest cohort of newly qualified doctors start their first jobs today, RMBF Trustee Dr Ted Adams shares his top tips for starting out in medicine. Look after yourself.…
No more “Physician, heal thyself”: Q&A with Dr Caroline Elton
A psychologist who specialises in helping doctors, Caroline Elton has had a unique insight into the stresses and strains that medics face in their day-to-day lives. Drawing on over twenty…
10th March: join us at the RSM for event on doctors’ mental health
On Saturday 10th March, we invite you to attend "Medicine & Me: Your Mental Health as a Doctor", hosted jointly by the RMBF and the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM),…