Monthly Archives: December 2025

Registration & Pathways

MRCP PACES Overview and Preparation Strategy | Membership of the Royal College of Physicians

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MRCP PACES Overview and Preparation Strategy
04
Dec

If you’re preparing for OET, consider exploring our practice resources at OET Bank.Explore professional learning materials and courses:👉 https://oet-bank.com/shop For IMGs who aim to pursue specialist training in the UK, there is one unavoidable milestone: passing the MRCP (Membership of the Royal College of Physicians) examination conducted by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP). The […]

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OET Vocabulary, Word of the Day

Epigastric Fossa – Meaning and Usage in Medical English

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Epigastric Fossa – The Medical Term for “the hollow below the breastbone”
02
Dec

👁 What Does “Epigastric Fossa” Mean? Epigastric fossa is the medical term for the shallow hollow located in the upper mid-abdomen, just below the sternum (breastbone). The word comes from Greek roots: epi- meaning upon, gaster meaning stomach, and Latin fossa meaning hollow or depression. In clinical medicine, it is used to describe both an […]

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Registration & Pathways

How IMGs Can Find Overseas Medical Job Opportunities

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How IMGs Can Find Overseas Medical Job Opportunities
02
Dec

IMGs can work overseas if they meet certain eligibility requirements. To start working abroad, you must apply directly for positions at your desired destination. Unless you already have personal connections, you will need to search for job opportunities independently. In reality, job hunting itself becomes a major hurdle for many doctors. This is because success […]

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OET Vocabulary, Word of the Day

Costal Arch – Meaning and Usage in Medical English

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Costal Arch – Meaning and Usage in Medical English
01
Dec

👁 What Does “Costal Arch” Mean? The costal arch is the curved lower border of the rib cage formed by the cartilage of ribs 7 to 10. The word costal comes from the Latin costa, meaning rib, while arch describes the bow-shaped structure it creates across the upper abdomen. In medical contexts, “costal arch” is […]

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