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…
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Reflection: Why and How?
“Reflection is an essential activity that doctors use every day in their practice.” The reflective practitioner – a guide for medical students – GMC Reflection…
Top Ten Things to Think About When Choosing A Medical School
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…
What Should You Be Doing With Your Summer Break?
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.
The 2020 Medical Applicant Timeline and Schedule
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…
The BMAT explained
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…
How to Write a Personal Statement for Medicine
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.
What are the Extracurricular Requirements to Study Medicine?
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?…
What Does a Successful Personal Statement Look Like?
I have dissected my own personal statement, from 2013. It made me very nostalgic to do so!
What are the UK Medical School Academic Requirements?
What do you need to study to get into medicine in the United Kingdom? Everyone knows that getting into medical school is hard. But just…