Check out the latest advice and news from The Next Step, including blogs and articles written by junior doctors and dentists
Here, Dental Specialist Financial Adviser, Gordon McMillan, answers the most common financial questions asked by dental students.
To help you kickstart 2025 in the right way, we sat down with Dr Freya Palmer to get her top tips on staying healthy as a medical student.
From managing your student loan to saving towards your financial goals, read our top tips for forming good money habits for the year ahead.
'Finfluencers' have taken the social media world by storm, but should you trust their recommendations? Here we share some pros and cons.
From advanced planning to active revision, our very own Daniel Kitson shares his top tips to prepare for exam success in this blog.
Here, Italia-Rosa Leech, fifth-year medical student, shares the ways she prioritises her wellbeing – from getting organised to saying no.
Here, Alexis Helliwell, Academic Foundation and Dental Core Trainee, talks through her experience of starting Dental Foundation Training.
What are the key differences between the NHSPS and private pension schemes? Here, Specialist Financial Adviser, Daniel Nixon, explains all.
NHS junior doctors are entitled to a range of benefits related to maternity and paternity leave. Here we run through how they work.
What is income protection and why should you be thinking about it? From NHS sick pay considerations to getting the right advice, read more.
In this blog, Kieran Ferris-Bureau shares some top tips for ranking your foundation programmes. From location to specialty, read more now.
In this blog, Arzoo Shaikh talks us through the requirements you should be aware of if you want to practice dentistry in North America.
In this blog, we spoke to the Singing Dentist, Milad Shadrooh, about the expenses you may be able to claim for when working as a dentist.
In this article, Dr Kiran Morjaria talks us through how the NHS pension works - from tax relief to investment options for retirement.
Feeling daunted by the idea of your first night shift? From adjusting your sleeping pattern to maintaining your energy levels, read more.
In this article, Dr Diana Omar shares her experience of working as an associate dentist and part-time locum - from UDA targets to becoming your own boss.
Looking to earn some extra cash as a junior doctor? In this article, Dr Kiran Morjaria talks us through how to make additional shifts work for you.
Dr Danielle Sutherland talks us through her top tips for medical students preparing to sit the SJT exam.
Dr Diana Omar provides an insight into what to expect when you begin Dental Foundation Training (DFT).
Completing an elective can be an exciting prospect, but a lot of organisation is involved. From travel insurance to PEP kits, read more.
