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, 2023
- 4 min
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, 2023
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 5 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 5 min
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, 2020
- 6 min
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, 2020
- 6 min
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, 2020
- 4 min
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, 2020
- 5 min
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, 2020
- 7 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 4 min
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, 2020
- 6 min
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, 2020
- 4 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 5 min
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, 2020
- 5 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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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