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‘In the fields of observation chance favors only the prepared mind’

Louis Pasteur, Lecture, University of Lille (7 December 1854)

Although Pasteur in this famous quote was referring to the process of scientific research – his sentiment also applies to contemporary career theory. More here

The Careers Unit provides a whole range of resources to help ensure trainees are prepared and informed when making the choices ahead of them.

The trainee's perspective

A trainee's view

Psychiatry is an extremely satisfying and enjoyable specialty. The work consists of assessing and treating patients with a range of mental illnesses. In the words of one trainee, 'I have worked in lots of interesting places including acute in-patient wards, at Broadmoor Hospital and in psychiatric liaison teams in A&E.'

Psychiatry

Specialty School Recruitment

What makes a strong applicant to a particular specialty? What are some of the common mistakes that applicants make as part of the selection process?

View our specialty podcasts to get tips on how to best prepare for the selection process. The podcasts feature Heads of Specialty Schools for GP, Paediatrics and Medicine.

Specialty School Recruitment