Overview
On behalf of our College and our fifteen thousand members, congratulations on taking up your new post as a doctor in training. This survival guide has been written by trainee doctors for trainee doctors.
Please see the video below for more details.
The role of the Resident Doctors' Committee
The Resident Doctors' Committee informs and advises College on key issues which directly impact on resident doctors, and contribute to discussions and activities around all aspects of College life.
The Resident Doctors' Committee is strong and proactive with a motivated membership drawn from all grades across the specialty spectrum. Committee members work hard to engage with a multitude of bodies, committees and individuals in order to promote trainees’ interests across a wide range of issues and domains. The committee can help and support you through your training and can be contacted by emailing traineecommittee@rcpsg.ac.uk
Joining the Resident Doctors' Committee is a great opportunity to become actively involved in the College and to help shape the future of medicine.
Survival Guide for Foundation Trainees
committee@rcpsg.ac.uk
Regional Advisors
Our network of regional advisors are point of contact and support in your clinical setting. They can provide advice on membership, education and examinations and connect you to new opportunities and people to support your career.
Wellbeing Resources
Our College is committed to consistently calling for action to be taken to support wellbeing of the workforce, and doing all we can as a College to raise awareness and provide support to our members and all those who interact with us.
For wellbeing support, guidance, signposting and
information please see rcp.sg/wellbeing
Some tips for your foundation training
"During nightshift make sure you have plenty of food with you. Being polite and helpful to all staff members from all departments does pay off. I believe if you are helpful, people are more likely to help you when you need it, whether you ask for it or not."
Carly Bisset
"I was always very nervous about being responsible for patients. However, I realised very soon that I had a whole team behind me, all with the same focus and enthusiasm for delivering optimal care, and most with far more experience than I had. You're certainly not on your own."
Lisa Ishak
"My first supervisor in orthopaedics told me to try to achieve something every job, even if it was in a specialty I wasn't interested in. Try to get involved in QI or learn a practical skill, it will pay off further down the line."
Linda Provan
"Leave on time and take your breaks. Stay positive, talk to friends and family if you're going through stressful times. I was nervous about people thinking I was stupid but looking back you realise that there's no point in worrying about that - it's a huge learning curve, just do your best."
Zak Maas
"I developed my style of working by being considerate of my capabilities and trying to use the best bits I found from other's styles. Talking to colleagues at different stages. Happy that support network and camaraderie within the hospital that go a long way to making the first few weeks more manageable."
Oloruntobi Rotimi
"Seek opportunities to clerk patients. this will prepare you for FY2. I was scared of the level of responsibility. It is shared between the healthcare team."
Nadia Capaldi
"Introduce yourself to members of staff on the ward - it's nice to start off on the best footing and everyone's help is invaluable! Socialise, try planning fun activities for when you are not on-shift. I was nervous about dealing with unwell patients and not knowing what to do but there's always someone available to help."
Rebecca McCall
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