MedNEXT brings together first hand
experiences from the profession to help
you build your career in medicine.

Overseas doctors are having a particularly hard time finding jobs in the NHS. 
We investigate and discuss this issue in depth.

NEWSFLASH: March 2006: Department of Health announces that international doctors will henceforth need work permits.

Working in the UK
video: Dr. Chinmay Marathe

Dr. Marathe talks to MedNEXT about preparing for the PLAB exams,coming to the UK, and applying for jobs (including a frank assessment of the current job scene).

Working in Australia
Video: Dr. Alison Bartens, Specialist Registrar

Dr. Bartens talks about her experiences of training in Australia, including why she went there, how her UK experience helped, how the Australian system differed (including jobs, pay, and progression), and quality of life.

A career in geriatric medicine
Audio: Dr. Janet Lippett, Specialist Registrar, South Thames Region

Dr. Lippett provides an overview of geriatric medecine and how to train to become a geriatrician.