Becoming a doctor – advice from the career coach

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Dr Denise Taylor

21 September 2010

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Really interesting publication if you are considering training to become a doctor
http://www.bma.org.uk/images/becomingadoctor2011_tcm41-198047.pdf
This has been produced by the BMA.
 
Skills and attributes that are considered the ‘core values’ of doctors
 
·       Competence
·       Caring
·       Responsibility
·       Integrity
·       Compassion
·       Advocacy
·       Confidentiality
·       Commitment
·       Spirit of enquiry
 
It discusses entry qualifications, including what to do if you don’t have science A levels and what’s involved in applying.
 
This is a very helpful article so if you know anyone who wants them to become a doctor, get them to read this.

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