by Christopher Kurwie
Hi, I'm Amelia White. In 2023 (my F5 Year), I relaunched Messly's F3 Stories podcast, which shares the adventures and wisdom of doctors who've taken an F3 Year. I hope that hearing their stories and tips can help inspire you to create the F3 Year of your dreams. For more, visit messly.com/blog
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July 28, 2023
<p>I have known Mike for a very long time and if you’d told me a decade ago that he’d one day be a Navy Doctor, I’d never have believed it. The carefree and, to put it delicately, untidy Mike that I knew did not seem the type of person to choose the rigid and structured life of a military officer. Yet seeing him now I can completely appreciate how the opportunity has opened up and elevated his life in a way I couldn’t have imagined.</p> <p>The Royal Navy has taught Mike so many new skills. Not only can he now iron a shirt and make a bed, but he can work confidently under pressure, provide humanitarian support overseas, and protect and preserve the wellbeing of his colleagues and patients in challenging circumstances. He’s also had the opportunity to travel and pursue his own extracurricular hobbies like kite surfing and sky diving.</p> <p><strong>👉 Topics Discussed</strong></p> <p>In this episode, Mike shares his rationale behind joining the military and committing to a minimum of five years of military service. He also describes what life is like for Naval doctors, the highs and lows of the job, and what to expect if someone were to join the Royal Navy in their F3 Year.</p> <p><strong>This episode also includes:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A run down of the different branches of the military that doctors can join.</li> <li>The day-to-day role of a doctor in the Royal Navy.</li> <li>The training path for military doctors.</li> <li>The pros and cons of joining the military as a doctor.</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><strong>👉 Useful Links</strong></p> <ul> <li>Get more information about joining the <a href="https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers/roles-and-specialisations/branches/Medical?gclid=Cj0KCQjwwvilBhCFARIsADvYi7KySKaRuMglKGz8w36D6AE75AHZAYtYMyYcVIeRERIWf9PGi_gMdmsaAvxkEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds">Royal Navy</a>, <a href="https://recruitment.raf.mod.uk/medical-services?gclid=Cj0KCQjwwvilBhCFARIsADvYi7LSbvOCJWWnjeWHDeTeexLuiMx3dkCEY8yOtIvPmfzdPj1Q4JSP3eMaArR1EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds">Royal Air Force</a>, or <a href="https://jobs.army.mod.uk/roles/army-medical-service/doctor/">British Army</a> as a doctor.</li> <li>Or find other alternative medical roles at <a href="https://medicfootprints.org/jobs/">Medic Footprints</a>.</li> <li>Or consider multiple different NHS roles in <a href="https://www.messly.com/blog/after-completing-foundation-programme">this article</a>.</li> <li>If you aren’t sure what you want to get out of your F3 Year, try working though our <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/appforest_uf/f1664779621803x915233773605808800/F3_Planning_Workbook.pdf">F3 Workbook</a> which has guided exercises and tips to make the most of your time out of training.</li> <li>Get information about <a href="https://www.messly.com/blog/ultimate-guide-working-australia-junior-doctor">how to find and apply for work in Australia here</a>.</li> <li>Connect with other UK doctors ‘Down Under’ in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/F3ANZ">F3 in Australia and New Zealand</a> Facebook group.</li> <li>Use our <a href="https://portfolio.messly.com/">Portfolio Companion</a> to help you structure your professional portfolio.</li> <li>Find out how you can <a href="https://www.messly.com/blog/how-to-get-cpd-points-as-a-locum-doctor">boost your portfolio with CPD</a> and <a href="https://www.messly.com/blog/how-courses-can-help-your-f3-year">courses</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://www.messly.com/blog/how-to-build-a-high-quality-portfolio-in-3-simple-steps">This article explains how to build a high-quality portfolio</a>, and why it is important.</li> </ul> <p></p> <p>This article is part of a wider series of comprehensive guides and information to help doctors ensure their F3 year is a success. We cover everything from initial planning, options for moving abroad, help with finding work, and tips for making the most of the experience.</p> <p><a href="http://www.messly.com/blog/f3-resource-hub">Click here to visit <strong>our F3 Resource Hub</strong></a> to explore the full list of guides and articles.</p>
June 28, 2023
<p>Kelsey knew she wanted to pursue surgical training as a foundation doctor, but also knew that her 4-month surgical post in F2 wasn’t enough to get her onto a training programme. She needed additional application points that could only be gained on an F3 Year.</p> <p>Despite securing a Plastic Surgery fellowship for her F3 Year, she was unfortunately unsuccessful in her first CT1 application. Using the lessons that she learned from that application round, she devoted the rest of her F3 and F4 Years to maximizing the application points that she needed to get onto the programme she wanted. By focusing her attention on key areas, and using some insider tips she used her time effectively to successfully meet her career ambitions.</p> <p><strong>👉 Topics Discussed</strong></p> <p>In this episode, Kelsey shares with us her tips for using your F3 Year to help get onto a competitive training programme, and pursue your career ambitions.</p> <p><strong>This episode also includes:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How to build resilience in the face of rejection.</li> <li>How to create a mindset where you can successfully advocate for yourself.</li> <li>The challenges that women in particular face in male-dominated specialties.</li> <li>Insider tips to help bolster your applications.</li> </ul> <p><strong>👉 Useful Links</strong></p> <ul> <li>Find locum work in surgical specialties using our <a href="https://www.messly.com/">Locum Finder Service</a>.</li> <li>Use our <a href="https://portfolio.messly.com/">Portfolio Companion</a> to help you structure your professional portfolio.</li> <li>Find out how you can <a href="https://www.messly.com/blog/how-to-get-cpd-points-as-a-locum-doctor">boost your portfolio with CPD</a> and <a href="https://www.messly.com/blog/how-courses-can-help-your-f3-year">courses</a>.</li> <li>Read <a href="https://www.notion.so/Show-Notes-Dr-Kelsey-Mills-1a1c15ba0c294cec88395fe144809d45?pvs=21">our article about applying and interviewing for Core Surgical Training</a>. Or for <a href="https://www.messly.com/blog/advice-to-help-you-successfully-apply-for-internal-medicine-training-imt">IMT training, check out this article</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://www.messly.com/blog/how-to-build-a-high-quality-portfolio-in-3-simple-steps">This article explains how to build a high-quality portfolio</a>, and why it is important.</li> <li>Check out the logbook that Kelsey used to track her procedures and surgical skills: <a href="https://www.elogbook.org/">https://www.elogbook.org/</a></li> <li>Read about the course, <a href="https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/education-and-exams/courses/search/care-of-the-critically-ill-surgical-patient-ccrisp/">CCRISP</a>, that Kelsey mentioned in the episode.</li> <li>If you want to know what gets you points in your CST application, check out <a href="https://medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-training-recruitment/medical-specialty-training/surgery/core-surgery/core-surgical-training-self-assessment-scoring-guidance-for-candidates">this link</a>.</li> <li>Keep up to date on the latest news in Surgery on the <a href="https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/">Royal College of Surgeons</a> website.</li> </ul>
June 14, 2023
<p>Laura is an F3 doctor currently working in Psychiatry in Jersey. She graduated medical school at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic and was thrust into the chaos of working without a break for what were probably the two most difficult years for UK doctors in recent history.</p> <p>Understandably, she needed a break after finishing foundation training, and she decided to take a few months to travel. As a solo female traveler, Laura explored a number of countries in Central and South America in a once-in-a-lifetime epic adventure.</p> <p><strong>👉 Topics Discussed</strong></p> <p>In this episode, Laura shares with us her tips for planning, packing, budgeting, and making lifelong friendships and connections when exploring other cultures and countries alone.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>This episode also includes:</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>How Laura saved and budgeted for a 4-month adventure in Central and South America</p> </li> <li><p>How she found the confidence and opportunities to make friends on her travels.</p> </li> <li><p>How Laura secured an amazing job in Jersey when she returned from her trip.</p> </li> <li><p>What wisdom she gained by leaving the bubble of medicine.</p> </li> <li><p>How her travels changed her plans for her future medical career.</p> </li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><strong>👉 Useful Links</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>Get inspired with our<a href="https://www.messly.com/blog/top-travel-destinations-for-your-f3-year"> article on traveling in your F3 Year</a>.</p> </li> <li><p>If you need help budgeting for a trip like Laura’s, check out <a href="https://www.messly.com/blog/managing-your-finances-as-a-locum-doctor">this article</a> about managing your finances as a locum doctor. </p> </li> <li><p>Check out<a href="https://www.airbnb.co.uk/s/experiences?c=.pi0.pk9835339438_113255333253&gclid=CjwKCAjw04yjBhApEiwAJcvNoRkaQKjNcyCUTJxuDoVcsh0eYJ5xGefe3bGRc5otxDynMi0PH8VOphoCTXoQAvD_BwE&_set_bev_on_new_domain=1684242331_NzIxMGI2ZDc3ZDk5"> AirBnB experiences</a> for activities in your local area, whether you’re at home or on holiday.</p> </li> <li><p>Learn more about the<a href="https://www.notion.so/Show-Notes-Laura-Maciejec-d55bb15b27ce46d8b1e00aaf2afa5e62"> South American roots of Laura’s favourite food; The Potato</a>.</p> </li> <li><p>Check out Laura’s highly recommended <a href="https://www.montanitaspanishschool.com/">Traveling Classroom Programme</a>.</p> </li> <li><p>Get information about<a href="https://www.messly.com/blog/ultimate-guide-working-australia-junior-doctor"> how to find and apply for work in Australia here</a>.</p> </li> <li><p>Connect with other UK doctors ‘Down Under’ in the<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/F3ANZ"> F3 in Australia and New Zealand</a> Facebook group.</p> </li> </ul>
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Hi, I'm Amelia White.
In 2023 (my F5 Year), I relaunched Messly's F3 Stories podcast, which shares the adventures and wisdom of doctors who've taken an F3 Year. I hope that hearing their stories and tips can help inspire you to create the F3 Year of your dreams.
For more, visit messly.com/blog
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