My First 6 Months as an FY1 Junior Doctor | Q&A

In this video I answer your questions about my experience of being a junior doctor so far!
Timestamps
00:36 What is the hardest thing about transitioning from medical student to F1?
03:11 What would you have done on placement to prepare you for life as a junior doctor?
07:20 Are the hours difficult? What is the shift pattern like?
11:03 How do you maintain a work life balance?
13:08 What are your tips for incoming F1s?
17:29 What are the most exciting/positive things about being a doctor?
19:26 Is it as terrifying as it seems?

[@cloreal_]

Thank you, this gave me the comfort i was looking for, as an img going to start FY1 next year and being intimidated by it all

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

This is actually a really reassuring vid on junior doctor life 😁 also thanks for the placement tips will defo keep those in mind - good luck with the rest of fy1 xx

[@robynscott4758]

I still have 2 years before I graduate but this video was really really helpful and I’m going to try and apply some of these tips on placement ❤

[@lungilechimya4325]

Thank you so much for this video Dr Lucy. I’m an IMG hoping to start FY1 next year but I’m so nervous about starting my work life in an unfamiliar setting (i.e the UK. This gives me some assurance that I won’t be eaten alive 😂

[@Ray24393]

Hi do junior doctors have to know how to interpret ct and mri scans?