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BMJ Learning Online courses to help you learn at every stage of your career. Hundreds of interactive, peer-reviewed learning modules, written by experts from BMJ.
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The BMJ World-leading medical research journal. Stay up to date with the latest news, education and opinion.
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Find your specialty

With 65 specialties in the UK to choose from, finding the right one for you can be difficult. Specialty explorer can help you discover opportunities in fields you may not have considered before.

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Upcoming events

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Career progression From job applications to working abroad, and for whatever stage of your career or training you are at, our guides are there to help.
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BMA Library We offer a range of facilities, both in person and online, including access to our reading rooms, a huge range of e-books and e-journals.
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Studying medicine Find out how to become a doctor, what to expect at medical school and some top tips for choosing your medical specialty.
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