Books in the Success in Medicine series

Working in International Health is a practical guide for UK health professionals wanting to work in low and middle income countries. Drawing on the experience of a broad range of people who have made working in international health a reality, the book is an essential guide, whether you plan to work internationally as a one-off, for a protracted period, or even as a full-time career.

A refreshingly unique introduction to the GP Vocational Training Scheme, giving trainees the insider knowledge they need to make it from the early stages of application to qualification and beyond.

An introductory guide to clinical research, written specifically for junior doctors by a team of highly experienced authors. This practical book covers all areas that a junior doctor will need to consider, including funding, study design, ethics, data analysis, disseminating findings, and furthering one's research career.

In 2006 over 60% of medical graduates in the UK were female. Some of these women, at some point, will choose to have a child. This book is a guide to balancing being a doctor and a mother, to dealing with the unique position facing female doctors, and acts as a guide through the maze of parenthood.

This is a short, practical guide on how to teach, for clinicians who have not had formal teaching training. It is full of useful advice from authors with extensive experience of teaching around the world in a wide variety of settings. It also includes helpful notes for those who are training others to teach.

Covering the whole preparation process for your consultant interview, this is the only book you will need to succeed. This book presents a medically focused guide on how to prepare for the interview, how to behave in the interview and finally how to put oneself in the best possible position to be appointed in a consultant job.

This book helps doctors to improve their chances of getting the highly sought-after specialty training post. It is a wide-ranging, accessible guide to the application process, covering every step, from online application to the selection panel. It includes essential tips on career development, interview technique, and specialty-specific advice.

So you want to be a doctor? Be confident and fully prepared for every step of your medical school application. Packed with insight, tips, and information you won't find anywhere else, this essential guide helps applicants succeed against tough competition.