It's no secret that the transition from medical school into working life as a doctor is huge and nothing can quite fully prepare you for that jump. Personally, I found the first few months as a doctor very tough but this year has been a huge year of growth, both as a person and as a clinician. Over the last year working as a junior doctor, I have collated all of my tips, tricks, strategies and coping mechanisms into this concise 26-page guide to help new FY1's.