Welcome to episode 5 of our Applying to Specialty Training mini-series. In today’s episode we are discussing application to Internal Medicine training! Internal medicine training is the core pathway required to apply to many different specialties (cardiology, neurology, respiratory, gastroenterology, oncology, dermatology…) and is much in demand currently, so this is definitely a must listen to episode!
Dr Ankit Chadha, who is currently an IMT 2 working in London discusses the different steps of applying to training and tips and advice for applicants. We discuss the different steps including the medical portfolio and the IMT interview. We also discussed Ankit’s experience of IMT and the challenges of this pathway, but ultimately how this training best prepares you for Medical specialties.
For anyone looking to improve their medical knowledge Dr Ankit has written a book for final year med students, foundation doctors and those looking to sit MRCP part 1. Make sure to check it out: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Revision-Guide-Core-Clinical-Medicine/dp/180061487X
Our speakers in this episode:
-Our host for this series: Dr Nikki Nabavi, new FY1 Doctor
-Our guest: Dr Ankit Chadha, Internal Medicine trainee in London, contact via LinkedIn
Our sponsor for this series is the Medical Defence Union. Hear more about them here: https://www.themdu.com/