Write for MedCourse
Share your expertise with thousands of resident doctors. Get published, build your portfolio, and help your peers.
Why Contribute
Build Your Portfolio
Get published on a site read by thousands of UK resident doctors. Use it on your CV, show it at interviews, or link it in applications. Every contributor receives a portfolio certificate.
Help Your Peers
You know something that would have helped you as a junior doctor. Write it down. Career advice, exam tips, speciality guides, and honest experiences are what our readers value most.
Get Rewarded
Selected articles may be eligible for a contributor fee. We also offer portfolio certificates for every published piece, and opportunities to build an ongoing relationship as a regular contributor.
What We're Looking For
Career Advice1,000+ words
Tips, guides, and practical advice for resident doctors. Examples: surviving your first ward cover shift, planning study leave, making the most of a locum year, side hustles for doctors.
Speciality Guides1,000+ words
Well-sourced, helpful content about specialties, exams, and training pathways. Examples: how to prepare for the MRCEM, a day in the life of a cardiology trainee, interview guides.
ExperiencesAny length
Honest, interesting stories from working life. Examples: answering “is there a doctor?” on a plane, your best patient interaction, adventures in medicine outside the hospital.
Our Standards
Our readers are busy doctors looking for genuinely useful content. We have high standards because they deserve it — but we're here to help you meet them.
If you're new to writing or unsure about your idea, that's completely fine. We work closely with contributors to develop pieces, offer feedback on drafts, and help shape articles into something you'll be proud of. The most important thing is that your content comes from real experience and a genuine desire to help.
What we don't accept
- ×AI-generated content. We can tell, and so can our readers. Every article must be written by a human being drawing on genuine experience.
- ×Plagiarised or recycled content. We expect original work. Don't copy someone else's article or repurpose something published elsewhere.
- ×Promotional pieces or “guest posts”. If your real goal is a backlink or promoting a product, this isn't the right place.
- ×Submissions from non-healthcare writers. Our content is written by doctors and healthcare professionals for doctors. We don't accept submissions from people outside the profession.
How It Works
Pitch Your Idea
Fill in the form below with a brief outline of your idea. We'll get back to you within a few days to let you know if it's a good fit.
Write Your Article
Once approved, write your piece and send it over. We'll edit for clarity and formatting, and work with you on any revisions. We're supportive — not scary.
Get Published
Your article goes live on MedCourse with your name, photo, and bio. You receive a portfolio certificate to add to your CV or training portfolio.
Got an Idea?
Not sure if your idea fits? Send it anyway. We're happy to chat.