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About this course
A high-yield, concise course containing everything you need to know to thrive as a junior doctor. Delivered by Make a Medic, this self-paced online course provides 3 hours of video content covering the essential knowledge and practical skills required for foundation and junior specialty doctors.
The course is structured around four core modules:
- Working as a Junior Doctor — shift types, structure, and common bleeps
- Building a Competitive Portfolio — introduction to portfolio development and strategic approaches to building a strong career portfolio
- Management of Acutely Unwell Patients — six case-based scenarios covering breathlessness, complex presentations, tachycardia, bleeding, agitation, and dehydration
- Junior Doctor Handbook — a practical reference guide for day-to-day practice
With 11 lessons totalling 3 hours of video content, this course is designed as a quick reference for newly qualified doctors navigating their early career. The case-based approach to acute patient management provides practical examples of real-world scenarios junior doctors will encounter on the wards, while the portfolio-building modules help trainees develop a competitive foundation for specialty training applications.
