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thriving as a junior Doctors are known for working hard and
playing hard. In the same way that you may have been challenged as you started medical school, issues such as sex and alcohol consumption might come up in your new peer group. Gossiping and cynicism are also common challenges in the work place. These situations provide the opportunity to stand out as ’children of light’. 18 Your financial situation will change – with the challenge to use these resources for God’s glory. We do not pretend to have all the answers, and not everyone will do the same thing. Plan early how you will manage your income. It is easier to develop good habits from the beginning than to try to change them later on. Pray for wisdom in the use of the resources God has given you and remember the Bible’s emphasis on giving as a joyful act of freewill. 19 Surprisingly, a busy ward can be very lonely. Although you will have a lot of personal contacts at work, interactions can be superficial. Coupled with changes in location and difficulty keeping up regular social activities, this can lead to isolation and loneliness. Do not fall into the trap of thinking you are the only one struggling with these feelings. Remember the promises of God that he will never leave us or forsake us, 20
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negative feelings to drive you closer to God, not further away. Also look out for isolated
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3. Colossians 1:9-13 author’s italics 4. Goldacre MJ, Taylor K et al. View of junior doctors about whether their medical school prepared them well for work: questionnaire surveys. BMC Medical Education. 2010 (10):78
5. Mark 8:22-26 SUMMER 2011
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colleagues so that you can support each other. Self-esteem is frequently an issue. The work
environment can be very high-pressured and we have high expectations of ourselves. This can easily become a rod to beat ourselves up with over every mistake. We have found huge comfort and security in the knowledge that we are God’s children and in basing our identity in him.
how CMF can help Foundations, a junior doctors handbook, is soon to be printed. CMF meetings and ’open house’ groups in your area can help – please let CMF know your new address, so that we can link you with these. CMF has a large number of experienced doctors throughout the country who offer to support new graduates – contact the office for details. The Junior Doctors’ conference (28-30 October 2011) provides the ideal environment to share fellowship and support. Careers days are being held in both London and Edinburgh this year – highly recommended to Foundation doctors seeking guidance and support in making career decisions.
conclusions We have a great God who promises not to forsake us. Let us not be ’anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present [our] requests to God’. 21 ■
6. Romans 12:18 7. Colossians 3:23-24 8.
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12. John 15:7 13. Saunders P. Art cit.
14. Hebrews 10:24-25 15. Personal Beliefs and Medical Practice – guidance for doctors. GMC. 2008.
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16. Luke 5:15-16 17. 1 Kings 19 18. Ephesians 5:8 19. 2 Corinthians 8:7 20. Hebrews 13:5 21. Philippians 4:6
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