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From anatomy cadaver labs to long back-to-back lectures, community placements to jam packed social calendars, my first year of med school has been a tumultuous rollercoaster of emotions and experiences. It’s a brand-new chapter in my journey to becoming a doctor and I hope my recap can bring some insight
With first-year exams only a month away I’ve been looking back on my first term of medical school, what can I say it’s been busy. From moving away from home for the first time and starting new sports to university itself it’s been quite a steep learning curve however I’ve
My name is Nazifa and I’m a 1st year Medic at the University of Oxford. To preface this and shed some light on why I have titled this blog as ‘Being Different’ – I am a Muslim, first generation, disability identifying, Bangladeshi student from a widening participation background. Now let
Quick Introduction Hi, my name is Lucinda and I’m nearing the end of my first year studying medicine at Exter University. This year has truly flown by and my end-of-year exams are soon approaching! Only a few months ago I was packing all my belongings into the back of my
Being involved in running the programmes offered by Medic Mentor, such as the Medical Leadership programme as a scholar has allowed me to see how valuable these are for students. Students can develop their communication and leadership skills through speaking to their peers about relevant topics in medicine. This is really good preparation for medical school interviews as admissions panels are not only looking for how academically capable applicants are, but also how well they are able to articulate their thoughts.
My name is Sarayu and I’m a second year medical student at Keele University. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog and hopefully you may take away a thing or two to help you on your application journey. I went to an all through state school (from reception to sixth form) so I’m not your typical grammar or private school student, and I’m sure there are lots of you like me out there too! So, I hope this post gives you some motivation and some tips to encourage you to keep going and grab that dream place at medical school.
I first heard of Medic Mentor through school, where they advertised GIM conferences to learn more about the medical application process. Following this, I gradually immersed myself in more MM programmes such as the free work experience and medical society, which I found useful for building skills and experiences as part of my application.
On reflection, my work placements combined with experience at the care home truly allowed me to experience patient interaction in the medical setting. I learnt the importance of communication and empathy skills which will be invaluable in my future professional career. A robust academic foundation in science, complemented by relevant work experience, gave me the confidence to tackle challenges and pursue medicine as my lifelong profession.
Applying to medical school can sometimes feel like starring on the game show “Who wants to be a Millionaire”. The suspense as you feel the eyes of onlookers in the crowds; your parents, your teachers, your siblings and friends. Your palms begin to perspire as the Game Show host, or in this case, the medical admissions team stare into your eyes. They ask you question after question, the stakes slowly getting greater until you hit the million-pound question. The final barrier. One more step and you’ve done it. Hit the jackpot, and reached your goal. You’d be a millionaire, a medic.
My journey into medical school was…quite out of the ordinary. From 4 unsuccessful med applications, to applying for biomedical science through clearing and finally securing a place at Anglia Ruskin’s medical school, I’m genuinely impressed by how far I’ve come, regardless of the hurdles thrown my way. I know plenty of you are in a similar situation and can understand and relate to my stress. Therefore, I hope sharing my journey will uplift your morale and bolster your confidence with your medical application process, as well as steering clear of the pitfalls I encountered.
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