A guide to medical etiquette: applying for a job

Barring criminality, a well paid job with excellent prospects and public regard is pretty much guaranteed for a doctor in Britain. Given this, it is no wonder that the application for jobs in the final year is a calm, relaxed affair where everyone behaves courteously to their colleagues and would not consider any unethical or underhand behaviour.

Does this sound familiar or is your medical school different? Let's be honest, if a little …