#AskAMedStudent – Life of a Medic

#AskAMedStudent: I want to study medicine but I have a history of struggle with mental health. Do you think that medicine is just too stressful for some people, or will I be able to balance it? I’m worried if it takes over my life I will struggle mentally

#AskAMedStudent: Do you have any textbooks/resources you swear by for starting medical school?

#AskAMedStudent: I’m hoping to start med in September, but my main worry is about how to approach studying. What is your “study routine” after a lecture?

#AskAMedStudent: I’m currently in year 12 and I think I would like to do medicine, but I also really want to enjoy my uni experience, as a medical student, do you think you go out enough or have enough time to wind down and chill with friends?

#AskAMedStudent: How do you write about work experience and volunteering in your personal statement?

#AskAMedStudent: I’m struggling in finding a way not to forget what I studied and I’m overwhelmed with the amount of material I’m still a first year med student so if you have any tips that’ll help me study and memorise for a long term I will be so grateful.

#AskAMedStudent: Do you see any advantages of traditional courses over integrated?

#AskAMedStudent: I am a year 12 student & I want to apply for medicine. I started a volunteering placement at the start of February this year at a care home but no longer attend due to the pandemic. I also have no hospital work experience so I am really worried about not having a sustained placement somewhere or much work experience for my application. Do you have any advice on what I can do? I am currently completing the virtual work experience programme that you recommended.

#AskAMedStudent: Since you go to a clinical setting in around year 3, do you feel like you have enough information and a good grasp of everything before going, or do you guys get lectures and learn along the way?

#AskAMedStudent: Do you guys get lectures or like courses on chemistry, physics or maths, if not then how exactly do you enrich yourself in those areas?