IN-DEPTH: MEDICAL TRAINING


Junior doctors Louis Harbert and Sophie Wilson attend a teaching session


complete and ensure you request study leave and course reimbursement as early as possible. It’s also important to balance your work with your social life and relationships so you don’t neglect anything that matters to you. I have many to-do lists!”


FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS Abtin advises foundation year trainees to regularly ask for help and advice – nurses in particular have so much experience and knowledge to offer and it’s important to listen to what they have to say. Above all, he says, don’t lose sight of your goals.


“I can say I’ve done something worthwhile and, hopefully, I’ve helped someone. That’s


really rewarding.” Dr Abtin Sadeghi, ST3 anaesthetics


after previous rotations at other hospitals in north west London. “I’ve really enjoyed working here. I’ve felt very comfortable at Hammersmith and St Mary’s hospitals – supported by the consultants, I’ve found a good camaraderie with the other trainees.”


GETTING ORGANISED


Abtin doesn’t shy away from discussing the challenges he and his colleagues


Autumn 2018


have faced here, citing difficulties with pay at the start of new rotations and in getting reimbursed promptly for courses. However he emphasises that the college tutors have provided a lot of support in these areas.


“As a doctor, being organised is really important in all aspects of your life,” Abtin says. “In terms of your career, you have to keep track of the assessments, exams and courses you need to


“It’s important to be responsible for your own professional development – working with your educational supervisor to create your professional development plan is your chance to decide what you want to get out of each rotation and how to make it happen.” “I definitely have moments where I speak to friends who earn more than me and work better hours, and it can make you question your decisions! But even at the end of a really hard day, I can say I’ve done something worthwhile and, hopefully, I’ve helped someone. That’s really rewarding.”


FOR MORE INFORMATION


Doctors in training are encouraged to drop in to the education centres at Charing Cross, Hammersmith and St Mary’s, and email imperial.medical. education@nhs.net with questions or feedback.


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