Nice set of tips. My first day as an FY1 was one of the scariest days of my life! The thing to remember is not matter how alone you might sometimes feel, there is a whole team around you so use each other for support. Medicine is a team sport.
Im glad its been useful :) don't worry, you'll settle in super quick and wonder why you ever worried. Which hospital will you start in? Good luck with black Wednesday :)
The Junior Doctor Eeek I really hope so! It's a big teaching hosp up north and I'm starting on MAU :O Reassuring to hear you settled in OK though! For questions- what are your F2 rotations, and what are your future career plans (are you taking an F3? Which specialty are you thinking of going into)?
The video I didn't know I needed, thank you! I'm currently going through the eligibility part of the application for the FP, so hearing all these tips was fantastic in view of what I'll hopefully be doing next year. I do have a question for your upcoming FAQ video: what are the procedures an FY1 is expected to know how to do?
Helpful video! I have a few questions ( about to start f1 next month, yikes) -I noticed you were wearing a wedding ring & engagement ring, are you allowed to have that on the ward? -What rotation did you enjoy most in F1? and why? -I know you mentioned studying fluids prior to starting F1 but have you heard of the oxford handbook for foundation programme book? any good? saw it as a recommendation on student room. Thanks in advance!
- How many hours do you work on a typical day and how much do you get paid? - How far do you live from the hospital you work at? - Do the hospital give you your own scrubs or do you have to pay for them yourself and if so, where do you buy them from? - Do you live in an apartment? - What time does your shift usually start at and end at? - What time is your lunch break at and for how long is your lunch break? So many questions but I hope you can answer them all! 😊
Right I’m not too sure how it all works but when you’re doing all of the different types of training to specialise in a certain field, so like if I was training to go into cardiology, would I be working at the same time as doing all of this training? If so, then is it full time or not, and what’s the pay like just roughly? Thank you :)
My daughter's feeling a bit stressed about her FY1 options (i.e. which regions to choose). She's single and wants to be in place where she can meet young people and socialise sometimes and also somewhere that's not hugely expensive to live. She's inclined towards plastics given that so far she's found this to be a little more interesting (e.g. being creative in reconstruction after accidents), as many specialties involve the same procedures and many surgeons have specialties are specific. What are your recommendations? She's a Glasgow medical school and, although she really likes Scotland, would like a change. Thanks a lot. I find your videos very helpful and informative. All the best for FY2, which will also fly by. What are your future intentions? Would you like to specialise or become a G.P?
Hi Shaz! Thank you very much for your comment In terms of social life the larger cities are better for activities and meeting other people, but that also means higher rent and living costs. It really depends on which is the best for her. She wouldn’t necessarily need to do a plastics job to get into the training in the future (so I wouldn’t use that as a must have when she’s choosing her choices) Scotland is usually a good choice. Particularly Edinburgh I’ve heard. Or if she wants a complete change then Brighton, Kent etc are also great choices. Worse comes worse if she’s hugely against her placement she can always ask to be changed once the final allocations are made Hope that helps! x
I have 2 questions so 1) Do you have to do any written examinations in foundation training? 2) I have heard that junior doctors get treated terribly and get yelled at constantly by consultants but is this just a stereotype or is it true? Thanks x
@@fasogeeek In reply to your question, in case you haven't seen the Q&A page. I am a plastic surgery fellow in London, the equivalent of an SHO staff grade. (I have been a doctor for 5 years) Written examinations are not compulsory in Foundation training however they are encouraged to allow progression of training and to get them out of the way so that future training isn't slowed down. These can include the first parts of membership exams, such as the MRCS (Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons), MRCP (Royal College of Physicians) etc. The first parts of these exams can be done in F1 or F2 to get them out of the way but often they are done in F2 or the year after F2. The only compulsory exam as an F1/F2 is the yearly progression assessment where a panel assesses how well the doctor is doing to make sure that they are suitable to move onto the next level. Junior doctors are treated variably and it may feel as though F1s/F2s are being dumped with all the boring jobs such as discharge summaries, writing up drug charts, doing VTE assessments and other administrative jobs. However these jobs are incredibly important and without F1s then the system wouldn't work very well. I have worked for some incredible bosses who are caring, fair and honest. It is very rare nowadays to come across consultants who are unpleasant because the current system in theory shouldn't allow it. However there are still a few out there that can be a bit nasty to work for and they are protected by their reputation of excellence in their chosen field. I have certainly come across a few but for the most part if you are honest, work hard and communicate well, you shouldn't run into difficulty.
They will run through the basics during induction but essentially you’re not allowed to prescribe chemotherapy medications etc. If I’m doubt always ask a senior.
Thank you so much for this! I have a year to go yet but was wondering how you found FPAS/applying for foundation in general - specifically how you chose which deanery? Also did you apply for the AFP and if so how you found it? 😊
Very informative video thank you very much doc. As for questions, i am approaching final year of medical school abroad and will come back to practice in the UK, and i was wondering how much of what we are taught is used in everyday practice in fy1, are there subjects that i should study more to make fy1 easier? Thank you in advance :)
Hello, can you tell me is their anything like pass/fail in foundation year and if yes than on what bases they do? And all Fy1 doctors get a job in Fy2 post after FY1 or there are only certain amount of seats for job for which all FY1 doctors will compete for?
Hi! You could give clinical handbook of foundation medicine a read (same as clinical medicine but the one for foundation years). But if you’ve just completed final year of medicine then you don’t really need to do much reading, it’ll all come back to you on the job
The Junior Doctor thankyou for the reply. I will get that book off amazon and give it a try. I graduated 2 years ago so feeling abit worthless and incompetent lol.
The nights and weekends can be tiring but depend son what % you want to work at. Some hospitals support their FY1s more than others. It’s hard to tell till you start but it’s definitely doable 🥰
Usually applications start around October the year before starting FY1 in August. I don’t know the timeline if you’re coming as an EU graduate. Probably depends when you get your GMC license.
Thanks for the video :) . Please can u reply.....what if i have an internship which is not approved by the GMC can i still apply? Is that compulsory that i have to mention this internship to them?
Hi Layla, thank you!! You need to check out the GMC web page and make sure you’re eligible to apply for the programme. I’m not 100% on the process myself. But I’ll be researching it and making video about it soon ☺️
Is it easy to get admission In FYI I’m finishing my med school this year and want to come do my foundation programs in uk. Please reply wanna do my PLAB1 next year so I want know
Hi Rethine. Great to hear that you want to join us in the UK 😊 I have to be honest I don’t have lots of information about this. However if you’re eligible to apply you’re treated just like UK graduates
AoA mam..I’m going to graduate from Pak almost after 4 months..I’m interested in Plab..Can you plz tell how much a junior doctor can save in month after expenditures including rent.
Hi. It’s really difficult to answer that question as it depends on which hospital you’re working in and what area of the country you are renting. The monthly salary of a junior doctor post tax is around £2200. That should give you a rough idea on how much money will be left
Hi Mehreen and welcome to my channel :) you need to check out the foundation programme website and make sure you suit the eligibility criteria. The link is in the description of my Q&A video
have you ever lived in Turkey before? :) and you have any IMG colleagues in your hospital who graduated from Turkey and came to practice medicine in UK?
I've heard that After PLAB I have to get non trainee jobs at first. Are they paid job? If so.. how much do they pay? Are trainee positions hard to get as a foreign doctor? TIA 😊
Hi Yes they’re paid jobs, just not in a training programme. I’m not sure of the exact pay but it’ll be on the NHS website. As long as you meet the requirements, being a foreign doctor doesn’t effect your chances of getting into the training programme
@@saaratahsin4790 My work place doesnt provide accommodation, some hospitals do and they charge the doctors rent as with other properties. Specialities that are in high demand I'd say are: radiology, ophthalmology, paediatrics and dermatology - generally the specialities with better lifestyles are that are higher paying
Thanks for your reply. Could you please tell us what are the main differences between training and non-training FY posts ?? And We'll be waiting for you to share your first's day as an FY2 doctors :) and tips too.
@@DrEzgiOzcan is that enough to live a very good life like having fun life and still b able to have some savings.Also want to knw about ur flat,how much u pay for it also is this single bedroom flat or two,and where exactly do u live.Too many Que's, sorry for that but hope u will reply Thanks
It really depends on your lifestyle, I’d say it’s enough for a ‘comfortable life’ but the perception of that is different for everyone. If you say around £1200 is enough for you post rent then that’ll work out well. I’m not renting. I currently have a mortgage on a 3 bed house which is taking up half my salary at the moment. So my situation is a bit different
@@DrEzgiOzcan after all ur mortgage r u able to live good life and how much exactly do u earn,also wanna know that can a junior doctor practice in private sector apart from government job??
Nice set of tips. My first day as an FY1 was one of the scariest days of my life! The thing to remember is not matter how alone you might sometimes feel, there is a whole team around you so use each other for support. Medicine is a team sport.
Yes exactly! I used my team as support and use them to guide me. You never feel alone
I'm starting F1 soon and am absolutely bricking it- thank you for this, it's so useful!
Im glad its been useful :) don't worry, you'll settle in super quick and wonder why you ever worried. Which hospital will you start in? Good luck with black Wednesday :)
The Junior Doctor Eeek I really hope so! It's a big teaching hosp up north and I'm starting on MAU :O Reassuring to hear you settled in OK though!
For questions- what are your F2 rotations, and what are your future career plans (are you taking an F3? Which specialty are you thinking of going into)?
MAU will be great! Lots of general medicine. You’ll get the swing of things really quickly
I wish my channel got the support your channel gets! Well done girl
U r my inspiration....May God bless u with lots of success.
thank you!
Thanks for this video! About to be an F1!
Hope it’ll help :) and good luck!!
Just found your channel. Its so good that you want to help people. I want to wish you all the best for the future and I will subscribe to.
Welcome!! Thank you for watching 😊
@@DrEzgiOzcan hope you are doing well. Massive respect to all nhs staff..
This was very informative! Thank you 😊
Thank you too 😊
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The video I didn't know I needed, thank you! I'm currently going through the eligibility part of the application for the FP, so hearing all these tips was fantastic in view of what I'll hopefully be doing next year. I do have a question for your upcoming FAQ video: what are the procedures an FY1 is expected to know how to do?
Thank you too 😊 good luck with the application. And I’ll answer your question with the next video ☺️
Mesmerising
Helpful video!
I have a few questions ( about to start f1 next month, yikes)
-I noticed you were wearing a wedding ring & engagement ring, are you allowed to have that on the ward?
-What rotation did you enjoy most in F1? and why?
-I know you mentioned studying fluids prior to starting F1 but have you heard of the oxford handbook for foundation programme book? any good? saw it as a recommendation on student room.
Thanks in advance!
thanks for the questions Khare!! I'll answer all of them :)
Amazing! Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for giving us good tips
Thank you for the good tips and great video. I was wondering where I can find the list of things that junior doctors can and cannot do.
hi, there is no such list. They will cover basics at your hospital induction and you can discuss your concerns with seniors there
Amazing video - thank you!!
My pleasure 😊☺️
Another amazing video!!!
- How many hours do you work on a typical day and how much do you get paid?
- How far do you live from the hospital you work at?
- Do the hospital give you your own scrubs or do you have to pay for them yourself and if so, where do you buy them from?
- Do you live in an apartment?
- What time does your shift usually start at and end at?
- What time is your lunch break at and for how long is your lunch break?
So many questions but I hope you can answer them all! 😊
Not at all 😊 I’ll answer them all for you
Still waiting for answers 😁
I answered all the questions in my Q&A video. Check it out on my channel ☺️
Great to know
very helpful dear🥰
what fy1 rotation did you enjoy the most and why?
(q&a)
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Right I’m not too sure how it all works but when you’re doing all of the different types of training to specialise in a certain field, so like if I was training to go into cardiology, would I be working at the same time as doing all of this training? If so, then is it full time or not, and what’s the pay like just roughly? Thank you :)
My daughter's feeling a bit stressed about her FY1 options (i.e. which regions to choose). She's single and wants to be in place where she can meet young people and socialise sometimes and also somewhere that's not hugely expensive to live. She's inclined towards plastics given that so far she's found this to be a little more interesting (e.g. being creative in reconstruction after accidents), as many specialties involve the same procedures and many surgeons have specialties are specific. What are your recommendations? She's a Glasgow medical school and, although she really likes Scotland, would like a change. Thanks a lot. I find your videos very helpful and informative. All the best for FY2, which will also fly by. What are your future intentions? Would you like to specialise or become a G.P?
Hi Shaz! Thank you very much for your comment
In terms of social life the larger cities are better for activities and meeting other people, but that also means higher rent and living costs. It really depends on which is the best for her. She wouldn’t necessarily need to do a plastics job to get into the training in the future (so I wouldn’t use that as a must have when she’s choosing her choices)
Scotland is usually a good choice. Particularly Edinburgh I’ve heard. Or if she wants a complete change then Brighton, Kent etc are also great choices.
Worse comes worse if she’s hugely against her placement she can always ask to be changed once the final allocations are made
Hope that helps! x
I have 2 questions so
1) Do you have to do any written examinations in foundation training?
2) I have heard that junior doctors get treated terribly and get yelled at constantly by consultants but is this just a stereotype or is it true?
Thanks x
Thank you for your questions 😊
The Junior Doctor when do you answer i want to know x
I’ve answered them in the Q&A on my page. Check it out :)
@@fasogeeek In reply to your question, in case you haven't seen the Q&A page. I am a plastic surgery fellow in London, the equivalent of an SHO staff grade. (I have been a doctor for 5 years)
Written examinations are not compulsory in Foundation training however they are encouraged to allow progression of training and to get them out of the way so that future training isn't slowed down. These can include the first parts of membership exams, such as the MRCS (Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons), MRCP (Royal College of Physicians) etc. The first parts of these exams can be done in F1 or F2 to get them out of the way but often they are done in F2 or the year after F2. The only compulsory exam as an F1/F2 is the yearly progression assessment where a panel assesses how well the doctor is doing to make sure that they are suitable to move onto the next level.
Junior doctors are treated variably and it may feel as though F1s/F2s are being dumped with all the boring jobs such as discharge summaries, writing up drug charts, doing VTE assessments and other administrative jobs. However these jobs are incredibly important and without F1s then the system wouldn't work very well.
I have worked for some incredible bosses who are caring, fair and honest. It is very rare nowadays to come across consultants who are unpleasant because the current system in theory shouldn't allow it. However there are still a few out there that can be a bit nasty to work for and they are protected by their reputation of excellence in their chosen field. I have certainly come across a few but for the most part if you are honest, work hard and communicate well, you shouldn't run into difficulty.
@@lukeycc67 Thank you so much for your reply! Much appreciated.
Hey, loved the video. I had a question about tip 10: how do you know what your allowed to do as an fy1, I’m a 5th year medic and I have no idea😅
They will run through the basics during induction but essentially you’re not allowed to prescribe chemotherapy medications etc. If I’m doubt always ask a senior.
Thank you so much for this! I have a year to go yet but was wondering how you found FPAS/applying for foundation in general - specifically how you chose which deanery? Also did you apply for the AFP and if so how you found it? 😊
Hi Lucy! you'll be an FY1 before you know it! I'll answer your questions in my next video :)
Very informative video thank you very much doc. As for questions, i am approaching final year of medical school abroad and will come back to practice in the UK, and i was wondering how much of what we are taught is used in everyday practice in fy1, are there subjects that i should study more to make fy1 easier? Thank you in advance :)
Thank you!! I’m glad it was helpful. Ok I’ll answer that in the q&a 👌🏻
Hello, can you tell me is their anything like pass/fail in foundation year and if yes than on what bases they do? And all Fy1 doctors get a job in Fy2 post after FY1 or there are only certain amount of seats for job for which all FY1 doctors will compete for?
What book/s would you recommend for someone starting their F1 in 2 months? Just to brush up on the main stuff?
Hi! You could give clinical handbook of foundation medicine a read (same as clinical medicine but the one for foundation years). But if you’ve just completed final year of medicine then you don’t really need to do much reading, it’ll all come back to you on the job
The Junior Doctor thankyou for the reply. I will get that book off amazon and give it a try. I graduated 2 years ago so feeling abit worthless and incompetent lol.
I have 3 kids just started med school . Do you think Fy1/2 will be too stressful . My youngest will be 5 if I start FY1.
The nights and weekends can be tiring but depend son what % you want to work at. Some hospitals support their FY1s more than others. It’s hard to tell till you start but it’s definitely doable 🥰
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Just discovered and subscribed to your channel
Just wondering when is the best time to apply to the f1 program?
Thank you 😊
Have you studied Med school in the UK?
@@DrEzgiOzcan no in the eu
Usually applications start around October the year before starting FY1 in August. I don’t know the timeline if you’re coming as an EU graduate. Probably depends when you get your GMC license.
Thanks for the video :) . Please can u reply.....what if i have an internship which is not approved by the GMC can i still apply? Is that compulsory that i have to mention this internship to them?
Thanks for watching
As far as I’m aware if you don’t have a valid internship you can start as an FY1 doctor rather than an FY2
@@DrEzgiOzcan Thank you so much... :)
I have a question please : how can l apply for the Fy 2 as an IMG?
Thanks dear you're so sweet 😘
I love what you're doing.
Hi Layla, thank you!! You need to check out the GMC web page and make sure you’re eligible to apply for the programme. I’m not 100% on the process myself. But I’ll be researching it and making video about it soon ☺️
amazing
Thanks!
For international medical graduate finding a FY 1 job in UK is difficult or not?
Is it possible to apply for GMC registration by doing MBBS and a 12 months of internship but without having a post graduate qualification?
yes, you can do your post graduate qualifications once you in the NHS
I find some other doctors trying to get competitive as it matters. The nurses bleep at 8:30 am and you're like I'm finishing my night shift at 9:00.
I don’t think I quite understand what you’re saying. Can you rephrase it
Is it easy to get admission In FYI I’m finishing my med school this year and want to come do my foundation programs in uk. Please reply wanna do my PLAB1 next year so I want know
Hi Rethine. Great to hear that you want to join us in the UK 😊 I have to be honest I don’t have lots of information about this. However if you’re eligible to apply you’re treated just like UK graduates
can you make a video about PLAB?
I don’t know enough about the exam to make a video worthwhile watching. Apologies
Can international medical graduate able to do their internship (FY 1) in uk after passing the PLAB examination??
Yes. You need to apply for a provisional gmc licence and apply for the foundation programme
Mam how to enter speciality training program after plab ?
AoA mam..I’m going to graduate from Pak almost after 4 months..I’m interested in Plab..Can you plz tell how much a junior doctor can save in month after expenditures including rent.
Hi. It’s really difficult to answer that question as it depends on which hospital you’re working in and what area of the country you are renting. The monthly salary of a junior doctor post tax is around £2200. That should give you a rough idea on how much money will be left
Thank you mam..Suppose if someone is doing job in central London..Then how much he can save ??
How a foriegn medical graduate can apply for foundation years in uk?
Hi Mehreen and welcome to my channel :) you need to check out the foundation programme website and make sure you suit the eligibility criteria. The link is in the description of my Q&A video
The Junior Doctor thanks ❤️
have you ever lived in Turkey before? :)
and you have any IMG colleagues in your hospital who graduated from Turkey and came to practice medicine in UK?
I've heard that After PLAB I have to get non trainee jobs at first.
Are they paid job?
If so.. how much do they pay?
Are trainee positions hard to get as a foreign doctor?
TIA 😊
Hi
Yes they’re paid jobs, just not in a training programme. I’m not sure of the exact pay but it’ll be on the NHS website.
As long as you meet the requirements, being a foreign doctor doesn’t effect your chances of getting into the training programme
Thank you so much.
Also do hospitals provide accommodation?
And which specialties are in high demand in uk?
😊
@@saaratahsin4790 My work place doesnt provide accommodation, some hospitals do and they charge the doctors rent as with other properties. Specialities that are in high demand I'd say are: radiology, ophthalmology, paediatrics and dermatology - generally the specialities with better lifestyles are that are higher paying
Thanks for the nice tips. Fy1's duration is 6 months ??
Thanks Fatima :) FY1 is for one year
Thanks for your reply. Could you please tell us what are the main differences between training and non-training FY posts ??
And We'll be waiting for you to share your first's day as an FY2 doctors :) and tips too.
Hi Fatima :) Yh of course, but what do you mean by training and non-training?
Hi Fatima :) Yh course, but what do you mean by training and non-training posts?
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Yes! Everyday
How much salary a junior doctor get per month??
I'll answer that in my next video :)
Hey! Did you become a doctor after a previous degree as a postgrad? X
Yes ☺️ I studied biomedical sciences before doing medicine
What is HORUS?
It’s an online portfolio platform used for foundation trainees
What's included in it? Like the procedures FY1 have to do?
Yes a list of core procedures that need to be assessed in addition to case based discussions etc
@@DrEzgiOzcan Thanks!
Residency
How much u earn after foundation years and what's ur rank then
Hi Amir. My pay had gone up by £200 a month. Not sure what you mean by rank?
@@DrEzgiOzcan is that enough to live a very good life like having fun life and still b able to have some savings.Also want to knw about ur flat,how much u pay for it also is this single bedroom flat or two,and where exactly do u live.Too many Que's, sorry for that but hope u will reply
Thanks
It really depends on your lifestyle, I’d say it’s enough for a ‘comfortable life’ but the perception of that is different for everyone. If you say around £1200 is enough for you post rent then that’ll work out well. I’m not renting. I currently have a mortgage on a 3 bed house which is taking up half my salary at the moment. So my situation is a bit different
@@DrEzgiOzcan after all ur mortgage r u able to live good life and how much exactly do u earn,also wanna know that can a junior doctor practice in private sector apart from government job??
My question is : Are you married?
hey doc, you're too cute ;)
Marry me
Already married. Sorry