One of the trickiest things about the BMAT is that you have to sit it during term time (if you’re sitting it on the November date). Any of you considering it now will be in the difficult position of dividing yourself across revising for the BMAT and revising for your A levels for 2 whole…
Read More3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE MY FIRST WEEK AT MEDICAL SCHOOL!
So here we are – Fresher’s Week is over. My first week of being a “Medical Student” is officially history. This past week has truly been incredible and at the same time so busy that I couldn’t possibly document every activity or emotion that ran through my mind. So instead, here are 3 words that…
Read MoreDidn’t Get the UKCAT Score You Wanted?
Many of you will have already sat your UKCAT or will be sitting it very soon. Hopefully you’ll have all achieved the scores you were hoping for, but if not, don’t worry! Here are some top tips on what to do next.
Read MoreTHAT SINKING FEELING: SLEEP DEPRIVATION AS A MEDICAL STUDENT
By Dr. Sujay Kansagra My body jolts awake to a familiar sound. After a few blind swipes, my blows hit their target, and once again, there is silence. The air in the room is cool and crisp, and every fiber of my being wants me to remain in the welcoming warmth under the covers. It…
Read MoreFIRST YEARS AT MEDICAL SCHOOL VS SIXTH FORM: HOW BIG IS THE DIFFERENCE?
By TheDepressedMedStudent A common question that lots of people have asked me in the past is: are you enjoying medical school? It’s a very good question. It just seems like yesterday that I was sitting in my bedroom at home, packing my bags, looking through the events scheduled for fresher’s week (or, as is the…
Read MoreA DAY IN THE LIFE OF A JUNIOR DOCTOR!
By Dr Jennifer (Ginevrella) I’m going to be taking you through what a day in the life of a junior doctor is like right now. Before we begin, my days can vary wildly – you might say there is no such thing as a typical day for a junior doctor. In my current job, I rotate…
Read MoreHOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF CLINICAL PLACEMENTS & WORK EXPERIENCE
By Chidera Ota At medical school, it can be tempting to spend your time in the library or at your desk, writing out notes, memorising mnemonics and getting through your pile of ‘must-read’ textbooks. However, it’s important to not take any time you have in hospitals, on the wards, for granted; these can actually be…
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Life of a Medic 