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June 2008
We now have the slides from two amazingly important and interesting
talks to download:
1. Applying to Foundation Schools
Mr Wilkinson (Director of Medical Education, Bradford Teaching Hospitals
Foundation NHS Trust, Head of Yorkshire School of Surgery, Ex Co-Director
West Yorkshire Foundation School)... talks about applying for FY1 jobs,
what MTAS was and what its equivalent is now and everything else you need
to know about improving your chances of getting your choice FY1 job.
2. Preparing for work
Shan Sadik talks about the FY1 contract for this coming year, basically
all you need to know before you start your job in august, also very good
information for future FY1s.
May
April
Download the April Leeds ISC Newsletter here
Intercalation Talk
A chance to come and find out all about intercalating...
Thursday, April 17, 2008
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Medical Lecture Theatre, Worsley Building
Can't decide whether to intercalate or not? Want to find out more about different options? Not even sure what "intercalating" means..?
This is an event put on by Leeds BMA ISC. Several students will be sharing their thoughts on intercalating, including short talks and presentations on some of the various options. This will also include people sharing why they chose not to intercalate. It's a great way to find out more about intercalating whatever year you're in.
March 2008
Successful campaign on immigration for international medical students
This latest news update describes our campaign to persuade government to allow international students who have completed their undergraduate training in the UK to remain in the UK for their postgraduate training.
February 2008
Download the February MSC newsletter here. News on;
- The Foundation Programme – allocation of places for 2008
- Medical Students committee meeting dates and visitors scheme – why not come along
- Interest rates on student loans – Help our campaign by emailing your MP
- Medical Students Conference 2008
- Update from the Finance subcommittee – what have they been up to
- Battle of the Binge – Alcohol awareness campaign
There is much more to the student BMA than the monthly magazine! As a student BMA member you will be represented locally by fellow students, as well as nationally. You can get careers advice and guidance on medical ethical issues. You also have free access to the British Medical Journal, pension information (seems like a long way off, but worth knowing), and Student BMA News. Free access to BMJ Learning, gives you access to a wide range of interactive learning modules (good for revision). Other perks include preferential subscription rates on BMJ Journals and discounts off BMJ Clinical Evidence , ask Doctor Clarke final year revision courses, and Hammicks BMA Medical Bookshop. The BMA also offer guidance notes on study skills, finance, and electives. For a full list of the benefits available to BMA student members click here.
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