Get Through the Foundation Years: a Handbook for Junior Doctors (Get Through Series) Book

The Foundation Years Book is aimed at the brand new junior doctor training scheme which is being implemented this August. Traditional years of Pre-registration house officer doing 6 months medicine followed by 6 months surgery, followed by 1st year SHO are being replaced by Foundation Year 1 and Foundation Year 2 which is part of the Modernising Medical Careers initiative and discussed in great detail in this book. The Foundation Years Book provides guidance and a wealth of information on a wide range of topics including: Modernising Medical Careers; The Foundation Year programme; Applying for a rotation; Choosing a specialty; Primary care as a career; Clinical governance; Appraisal; Assessment methods; European Working Time Directive; How to write a curriculum vitae; What to look for when applying for a foundation post; The experiences of a senior house officer This book is an invaluable tool to the new doctor entering the foundation scheme.Read More