Dr Diary

Dr Diary

Job planning diary

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19 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 16, 2018
  • July 3, 2026

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This work diary helps UK doctors track job plan activities, understand work patterns, and manage professional development. It allows for detailed activity logging, personalized entries, and report generation to inform negotiations and appraisals.

Offline activity logging
Personalized activity tracking
15 or 30-minute time slots
Track multiple employers
Copy/paste daily/weekly activities
Summary and detailed reports
Share reports with employers
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What's New in Dr Diary

7.5.2

July 3, 2026

Fixed issue that prevented users from selecting years beyond 2025. The app now dynamically updates to include future years, ensuring it stay up to date automatically. Fixed issue in the Average week reports where activity percentages changed incorrectly when toggling ‘Include weeks with leave’. Percentages now correctly revert when the toggle is switched back, ensuring consistent results.

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User reviews

Can’t even get first step right

Added employer and insisted that EPAs or APAs should be greater than 0 or less than 10
Firstly why put abbreviations and assume I will know what they mean
Secondly why assume that a consultant would have to be doing what I assume are extra or additional programmed activities and not be able to enter the employer without putting a number in
Quite annoying in terms of an assumption than work life balance is not important for a BMA app so you get 1 star from simply annoying me
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Good but could be better

The upgrade is good and I have always liked the BMA diary, in this format and the old excel sheet. The new reports section on the app is a big improvement. It would be better though if the monthly report gave PAs per week rather than total PAs. Also, I thought I read that the diary would now allow 15minute activity blocks but I can’t seem to see this. Finally, shouldn’t annual leave count in you PAs?
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Just a calendar

I am sorry but I do not find Dr Diary useful. I can do the same thing with my outlook calendar . What it would be a real game changer , would be if it could calculate the PAs for each activity so when swaps and extra activity occurs ( like during covid period ) with the click of a button to know how many PAs were worked in a month/ week. ( like the job planner Allocate does)
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Improving

Improving but still so clunky.

You can’t duplicate things so each day has to be entered manually, which is tedious!

Additionally you can’t set the PA rate for some reason.

However it is slowly improving.

Maybe an option for important from a calendar would be possible

MMS

The app is poorly designed. You can not put more than 10 PAs and you add you job details you can not change it even when it is archived.

I have been using the XCEL version of the diary which is very comfortable but difficult to use on mobile.

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FAQ

What is Dr Diary used for?

Dr Diary is a work diary designed for UK doctors to track activities within their job plan, understand working patterns, and manage professional development. It helps in identifying patterns for future work planning and negotiations.

Who is Dr Diary for?

Dr Diary is specifically for BMA members who are consultants or SAS doctors in the UK, on the latest versions of their contracts. It helps them accurately reflect their work reality.

Can I use Dr Diary offline?

Yes, you can add activities to your diary while offline. This ensures you can log your work activities regardless of your internet connection.

How does Dr Diary help with job plan reviews?

The app generates summary and detailed reports on your workload in terms of sessions or programmed activities (PAs). These reports can be shared with your employer to demonstrate your work patterns and support negotiations at appraisal or job plan review meetings.

What kind of activities can I track in Dr Diary?

You can personalize activities to fit your work, including DCC (Direct Clinical Care), SPA (Supporting Professional Activities), Academic Work, and more. The app allows for flexible tracking of various professional tasks.

Does Dr Diary have ads?

No, Dr Diary does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use without any ad interruptions.

What devices does Dr Diary support?

Dr Diary is available on iPhone and iPad. It is designed for users who need a convenient way to manage their work schedule on Apple mobile devices.

How often is Dr Diary updated?

The latest version of Dr Diary is 7.5.0, last updated on March 9, 2026. This indicates a commitment to regular updates and improvements for users.