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Question and Answer: Medical School Interview

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It’s currently November, and you know what that means… Medical School Interview Season! (WOOOOO!) I posted a story recently on instagram asking for your top…

10th November 202020th November 2020
Reflecting as a medical student
Categories Admissions, Medical School

Networking as a medical student – Why and How

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Networking is not something that came naturally to me as an individual or as a medical student. I always viewed ‘Networking’ as an activity, or…

3rd August 20204th August 2020
Reflection
Categories Admissions, Medical School

Reflection: Why and How?

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“Reflection is an essential activity that doctors use every day in their practice.” The reflective practitioner – a guide for medical students – GMC Reflection…

26th July 202027th September 2020
Choosing a medical school
Categories Admissions, Medical School

Top Ten Things to Think About When Choosing A Medical School

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The process of applying to medicine is long and arduous. There are so many hoops to jump through, from the right GCSE grades, to entry…

15th July 202020th November 2020
Summer Break
Categories About Me, Admissions, Medical School

What Should You Be Doing With Your Summer Break?

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The majority of students will have a long summer break from June-September, and while it can be very tempting to just relax for this time, it can also be important to maintain some productivity. Let’s go through how I spend my summer breaks, the reasoning behind it, and how I would recommend other’s divide their valuable holiday time.

1st July 20201st July 2020
2020 MEDICAL APPLICANT
Categories Admissions

The 2020 Medical Applicant Timeline and Schedule

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Today we’ll run through the top 10 things YOU can do as a 2020 medical applicant in the months between now and the end of…

24th June 202024th June 2020
BMAT Explained
Categories A MEDICAL STUDENT’S GUIDE, Admissions, Medical School

The BMAT explained

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The BMAT is the second of the two undergraduate medicine admissions test. This guide will explain the three sections, highlight key resources and how to…

10th June 202022nd June 2020
How to write a personal statement for medical school
Categories Admissions, Medical School

How to Write a Personal Statement for Medicine

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Starting a personal statement for medicine can be a daunting experience. Hopefully after reading this post you’ll be able to create a piece of work that emphasises your strengths, interests and motivations, and really makes you stand out as a candidate.

17th January 20201st June 2020
Extracurricular Requirements of UK medical schools
Categories Admissions, Medical School

What are the Extracurricular Requirements to Study Medicine?

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Okay so, good grades in the right subjects aside, what else do you need to do to make yourself really stand out to medical schools?…

17th January 202024th January 2020
Successful personal statement
Categories Admissions, Medical School

What Does a Successful Personal Statement Look Like?

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I have dissected my own personal statement, from 2013. It made me very nostalgic to do so!

17th January 20207th November 2020

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