Working in the military as a doctor
Embarking on a career as a military doctor in the UK presents a fulfilling opportunity. Many physicians, weary of the routine of NHS...
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Sep 2, 20234 min read
Should I go to medical school? Factors to consider if applying in 2024 and beyond
Deciding to pursue a career in medicine is a significant life choice that requires careful consideration. The year 2024 presents a unique...
Jan 16, 20234 min read
The Medical Doctor Degree Apprenticeship - is it worth still applying to medical school?
What is the medical doctor degree apprenticeship (MDDA)? In July 2022, NHS Health Education England (HEE) announced that there will be a...
Jun 16, 20225 min read
Timeline and strategy for navigating resources for applying to medical school
There are a lot more accessible resources to help you become well-informed about UK medical school and the process of applying. However,...
Dec 17, 20211 min read
Interview practice sessions Master list (2021/22 entry)
IT'S INTERVIEW SEASON = an up-to-date blog post of the fantastic resources available for the 2021/22 cycle. Free interview guides...
Sep 28, 20215 min read
Low UCAT Score - what do I do now?
Where do I apply with a low UCAT score? This is probably the most commonly asked question post-UCAT season. Since UCAT testing is coming...
Oct 26, 20206 min read
Managing your time in Year 12-13
Learning in Sixth Form is very different from the learning you did at GCSE and the key difference is that more emphasis is put on...
Jul 11, 20206 min read
Being a student on King's College London Extended Medical Degree Programme (EMDP)
I am a 3rd year medical student who entered Medicine through King's College London's Extended Medical Degree Programme (EMDP). The EMDP...
Jul 3, 20204 min read
An insight into King's College London accommodation
During my 3 years studying at King's College London, I have lived (and worked) at student accommodation. In my first year, I lived at...
Jun 30, 20205 min read
Studying Medicine at King's College London
King's College London is a well-known university (and a very old one at that). I'm a student ambassador so we're given a script/fact...
Jun 19, 20207 min read
Choosing a medical school
Once you have decided that you want to study Medicine, you will need to start thinking about choosing 4 medical schools for your UCAS...
Jun 18, 20202 min read
The Medical Personal Statement
Universities use personal statements as part of their selection process to decide if students possess the qualities and knowledge suited...
Jun 16, 20204 min read
The BMAT (and the 2020 updates)
The BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) is a two-hour pen and paper aptitude test required by a some medical, dental and veterinary schools...
Jun 15, 20206 min read
What work experience can I do during quarantine?
Medical schools understand how much the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their prospective, current and recently graduated students....
Jun 15, 20204 min read
What happens on the Medical School Interview day?
Having been to a total of 6 medical school interviews, I am no stranger to the feelings you have on your medical school interview day and...
Jun 12, 20203 min read
Outreach and Widening Participation programmes
According to the Medical School Council’s Selection Alliance 2018 report, over the last 10 years, approximately 7000 medical students are...
Jun 11, 20205 min read
Medical School Interviews - strategy
The medical school interview is the final hurdle you have to jump over to be accepted into medical school. My first application cycle for...
Jun 9, 20205 min read
THE UCAT (and the 2020 updates)
The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) – which used to be called the UKCAT – is an admissions test used by some UK medical and...
Jun 8, 20203 min read
Why did you decide to study medicine?
This is a question you will be asked many times in the lead up to your medical school interviews, throughout medical school and even when...
Jun 7, 20202 min read
What to consider when choosing your A-levels
Before you start Year 12, you must choose your A levels and many students find this difficult. When choosing your A levels, there are a...
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