Beginnings

It’s that time again—buy new highlighters, spruce up your wardrobe, and get your thinking caps on for the year’s lectures, tutorials, and clinical teaching. Whether you’ve only just started medical school or you’re a seasoned ward warrior, welcome to a new academic year. There’ll be sleepless nights, endless cramming, but lots of fun.

If you get freshers’ flu, it’s better to stay home than force yourself to lectures or placement. Kevin Dew …