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Kathleen Sullivan, a professional coach, NLP practitioner and trainer, sets out the benefits that coaching can offer to doctors.

Dr Richard Fieldhouse, Chairman of the National Association of Sessional GPs (NASGP), explores the practicalities – and the pros and cons – of working as a locum GP

Find out more about intercalated degrees, and what financial support is available if you pursue one.

Financial considerations to take into account if you are studying Medicine as a second degree.

Many organisations can provide grants or bursaries to help you fund your elective - find out more.

Find out where you can find funding for your elective at medical school, plus tips on applying.

Consider your personal finances and plan an initial budget as early as possible. Try to be conservative with your estimate and note down everything that you can think of in...

Information on finding and applying for private "study loans" during your time at medical school

Important information about planning your elective for medical students, and links to other sources of help.