FirstGen Doctors presents our newest teaching series: Introduction to Final Year — hosted by Dr Nora Kvam!
Starting this October, join us every week for a practical, interactive and high-yield series designed to support students entering their final year of medical school.
Dr Nora Kvam will guide you through the key milestones on your journey.
This week, she goes over part 1 on OSCEs, covering key clinical skills and examinations. Stay tuned for part 2, that will cover communication, ethics and high yield content!
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FirstGen Doctors presents our newest teaching series: Introduction to Final Year — hosted by Dr Nora Kvam!
Starting this October, join us every week for a practical, interactive and high-yield series designed to support students entering their final year of medical school. Dr Nora Kvam will guide you through the key milestones on your journey. This week, she goes over the UKFPO application process and how it looks realistically for you.
How would you define success right now?
Would you say you're on the right track?
Listen to another episode hosted by Sumaya (COO) and Mahima (entry to med team member + uni rep) - both 3rd year Medical students at KCL!
They speak through their initial perceptions of success and how it's differed throughout the years, including some hard truths to swallow!
🔗 Join the community for more candid topics like these! Find out more via: beacons.ai/firstgendoctors
The move from pre-clinical to clinical years can be one of the biggest - and most underestimated - jump in med school.
In this episode, Sumaya (COO) and Mahima (Entry to Med team member + uni rep) talk through what that jump felt like for them: the study habits that fell apart, the shock of stepping onto wards, and the mindset shifts that helped along the way.
We don’t have all the answers - but through our own experiences, we share the lessons we wish we’d known earlier and a few tips that made the journey a little easier.
If you’re navigating the same transition, or about to face it, this convo will feel like you’re not going through it alone.
🤝 Check out everything else we’ve got coming up here: https://beacons.ai/firstgendoctors
It’s a no-brainer that a career in Medicine is signing up for Life-Long Learning (the 3 L’s).
In this week’s episode, Parmis (CEO & Founder) and Sumaya (COO) explore 6 key skills that make all the difference - not just in med school, but in becoming a better doctor and a better person.
👉 If there’s one thing to take away: exposure is necessary to grow.
Whether you’re just starting out or already deep into your journey, these skills look different at each stage. Tune in to hear how to recognise them, refine them, and make them work for you.
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‼️ Don’t miss out on Breaking Barriers, our flagship event!
3️⃣ inspiring speakers
2️⃣ interactive workshops
And yes… free food 😋
🎟️ Get your tickets here + view the full agenda of the day: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/firstgen-flagship-event-tickets-1596230340919
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📖 Reference to the study mentioned at 29:30: https://www.bmj.com/content/390/bmj.r1747
You’re starting clinical placements - or maybe you’ve been showing up just to get your sign-offs.
But what more can placement offer, and how can you really reap the rewards?
In this episode, Sumaya (COO & 3rd-year med student) chats with Parmis (CEO/Founder & FY2 Doctor) on practical tips for:
Getting the most out of placement and putting advice into action
Placement-based assessments and why they matter (shoutout to Parmis’ PGCert 😆)
Small confidence-building strategies that make a big difference
Networking on placement and building meaningful connections with doctors, colleagues, and the wider team
If you’re starting placements this year or entering your next one, this episode will help you renew your intentions and take a fresh approach to make the most of every placement.
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🤝 Let's continue the conversation at our Breaking Barriers flagship event !
You want to network for 'opportunities' or to 'build a network'. But what does this actually mean? And HOW do you even do it?
In this episode, Dr. Parmis Vafapour (CEO and founder of FGD) unpacks the real meaning of networking, why it matters, and a few of the different ways to go about it all.
She goes through six scenarios to highlight key skills and how these small habits shape you down the line.
Our goal: to give you the tools and resources you need to start building and creating meaningful impact through your connections.
Don’t miss out:
🎟️ Grab your Flagship Event tickets and meet like-minded people: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/firstgen-flagship-event-tickets-1596230340919?aff=oddtdtcreator
🤝 Check out everything else we’ve got coming up here: https://beacons.ai/firstgendoctors
After a while away, Parmis (CEO & Founder) and Sumaya (COO) are back to unpack the self-improvement culture that’s everywhere in a career in Medicine.
From the constant pressure to “level up,” to finding the fine line between resilience and burnout - we explore what growth really looks like in med school, the good and the bad.
We’ll cover:
What counts as healthy growth vs when it turns toxic.
The quiet yet heavy lifestyle shifts and sacrifices that come with ambition.
Why accepting imposter syndrome can be more powerful than fighting it.
We wrap up with reflection prompts you can take into your own journey - to figure out what kind of growth is truly worth chasing for you.
Don’t miss out:
🎟️ Grab your Flagship Event tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/firstgen-flagship-event-tickets-1596230340919?aff=oddtdtcreator
🤝 Sign up for our How to Network event + check out everything else we’ve got coming up here: https://beacons.ai/firstgendoctors
One of the most important days in a lot of young people's lives is A-Level results day! Especially for those budding future doctors. We understand how stressful it is so join us as Mahima and Manal go through what you should know as that important day is coming up...
For all things First Gen Doctors, see the link here: https://beacons.ai/firstgendoctors
One of the biggest questions people have before starting FY1 is how they are to approach the portfolio! The Horus page can seem quite daunting but join Dr Robin Shome as he talks through how to navigate it online and throughout the year.
For more things FGD: http://beacons.ai/firstgendoctors/
When you refer to a dietician, PT or OT, do you know what that really means?
Do you know what they do behind the scenes to enrich a patient's life before they are discharged?
Learn all about it today as Dr Kira Mattison introduces you to three important guests who explain to you exactly what it means to do their job!
For all things First Gen Doctors, check here: https://beacons.ai/firstgendoctors
Ever wondered how death certificates work?
This is another very common task that will be asked of you when a patient you're involved in the care of passes away.
It's important to know how to approach these situations! And that's exactly what Dr Kira Mattison does in this teaching session.
For more details on First Gen Doctors, see here: https://beacons.ai/firstgendoctors/
Before you send your patient home, you'll have to write a summary of their time in hospital.
Dr Kira Mattison takes us through another very common job that all resident doctors will have to do at some point of their training. It's important to know, especially as incoming FY1s.
To find all things First Gen Doctors, such as other similar events, see here: https://beacons.ai/firstgendoctors
Talking about DNACPRs and ReSPECT forms is something most junior doctors will have to do early on - but it’s not something many of us get to practise properly at medical school.
In this episode, Dr Kira Mattison breaks down what these forms are, when you’ll be expected to fill them out, and how to approach the conversation.
You’ll also get examples and a chance to practise thinking through real scenarios before starting on the wards.
🔗 For all things First Gen Doctors, click here: https://beacons.ai/firstgendoctors/
The learning curve is a big one, especially when you start FY1 after medical school, and you realise you now have to determine patients’ capacity in making decisions. This is one of the most common tasks that will be asked of you on the ward.
Join Dr Kira Mattison as she breaks down this task and the ethics of it, to make that first capacity assessment less daunting!
For all things First Gen Doctors, click here: https://beacons.ai/firstgendoctors/
Ever wondered how you need to order scans?
Did you know you have to get them approved too?
Join Dr Kira Mattison as she explains the process of ordering scans when you work as a resident doctor in the NHS. A common skill so uncommonly taught!
For all things First Gen Doctors, click here: https://beacons.ai/firstgendoctors/
Feeling unsure about what to expect during your on-call shifts as an FY1?
Struggling to work out how to tell what’s urgent, what can wait, and what isn’t even your job?
You’re not alone - and we’ve got you covered!
In this episode, Dr Kira Mattison shares key insights on navigating on-call shifts, explains the differences between medical and surgical on-calls, and talks through practical scenarios to help you prioritise jobs like a pro.
Tune in for honest advice and helpful tips every incoming FY1 should hear before day one on the wards!
🔗 Find everything to do with First Gen Doctors here: https://beacons.ai/firstgendoctors/
Struggling to revise effectively in med school? You're not alone. In this episode, we break down tried-and-tested revision techniques that actually work — from active recall and spaced repetition to using past papers the smart way. Whether you're prepping for OSCEs or written exams, this one's for you.
📚 Practical tips, honest reflections, and a few things we wish we knew sooner.
Listen now and level up your study game
👉 https://beacons.ai/firstgendoctors/
Ever wondered how you're going to have to write your daily ward rounds and how to approach you jobs list?
Feeling nervous about starting as a doctor in August?
Well do not fret!! As Dr Kira Mattison will be going through this during this episode, as well as many other topics FY1s should know before starting.
🔗 Find everything to do with First Gen Doctors here: https://beacons.ai/firstgendoctors/
UCAS to Clinical: UCAT 101 – Everything You Need to Know Before You Begin📚🩺
Whether you’ve just decided to apply to Medicine or Dentistry 🩺🦷 or you’re starting to prepare 📚, this episode is your perfect starting point for understanding the UCAT.
Join Manal (Events Co-Director) and Parmis (CEO + Founder) as they explain what the UCAT is, what it’s used for, and why knowing it’s an aptitude test can help you prepare better 🧠.
You’ll get a clear overview of each section, how they’re scored, how long prep might take, and their personal tips from taking it themselves ⏱️📊.
We also talk about the best time to sit the UCAT and what to consider when choosing your date.
🎧 Tune in, take notes, and start your UCAT journey with confidence.
📌 Our UCAT series starts end of June/early July - follow us on socials so you don’t miss it!
🔗 Find everything to do with First Gen Doctors here: https://beacons.ai/firstgendoctors/
