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…
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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),…
Together for Doctors
In spite of the ‘bravado’ culture that is seen to prevail in medicine – a culture which places value on the ability to work under pressure and cope with long…
Improving working lives for doctors
What's the best way to achieve work-life balance? Why are doctors reporting less job satisfaction? How can you combat the causes of stress? Professor Cary Cooper answers your questions. Q:…
Roundtable debate
Supporting doctors under increasing pressure On 8 April 2016, leading voices in the medical profession came together at the Royal College of Physicians to discuss supporting doctors under pressure, in…
Press release
Alarming numbers of doctors experiencing mental health issues as a result of work pressures Press release from the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund A new survey, released today (22/03/16) by the…
Cathryn’s story
Watch Cathryn's story Cathryn had been suffering from a severe debilitating depression since 2001. After successful neurosurgery and overcoming her illness, Cathryn felt she was ready to go back into…
The Vital Signs
Our guides for doctors and medical students seeking help and advice The Vital Signs for Medical Students (new) In 2017, the RMBF relaunched its programme of support for medical students. Written with…