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Introduction to New Oxbridge Resource

What comes to mind when you think of Oxbridge? A mystical land beyond your reach? Harry Potter? A place where only perfect card-board cutout students belong to? 

In this series of blog posts, we hope to debunk the myths associated with the application process and provide you with a realistic insight into Oxbridge Medicine. Our intention is to reassure you in these confusing times where you may feel concerned as to what will happen in the year ahead. We will do this by sharing our advice and personal experiences with you.

With this resource, we hope to guide you each step of the way from aspects such as your decision to apply to Oxbridge, their entry requirements, volunteering, work experience, interview preparation and beyond. Additionally, we will be directing you to a myriad of opportunities within Medic Mentor and outside, in order to strengthen your application to medical school and Oxbridge in particular.

The Oxbridge resource is dynamic, so if you have any specific questions about Oxbridge that you would like to know, post them in comments section and Koby and Laura will be sure to include them in future blog posts.

In the Video below, Koby Kalavannan and Laura Stirling have a discussion about what it was like applying to Oxbridge and their tips on becoming a successful Oxbridge applicant.

The Oxbridge resource is dynamic, so if you have any specific questions about Oxbridge that you would like to know, post them in comments section below (on this page) and Koby and Laura will be sure to include them in future blog posts.

Medical Application Support and Resources
Lorna
Key Milestones Of The NHS

Last year, we celebrated the NHS’s 75th birthday. This momentous achievement can be celebrated by having a brief look back at its history and how the NHS has shaped England, chartering an exciting course for the future of medicine whilst simultaneously taking care of the 56 million people in our country.

After taking a very brief tour of the NHS over time we can see how influential and vital it has been on a national scale. This especially has been highlighted in recent years, with the global pandemic and all the various levels of protection that were put in place to keep us safe.

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Academic Support and Resources
Lorna
Active Revision Techniques & Effective Study Methods

Most students rely on passive study methods particularly when they first start learning how to revise. This is because these techniques such as making pretty notes and highlighting revision guides feel like an easier method.

A balanced approach that combines both passive and active techniques can be highly effective. Let’s explore some active study strategies you can consider…

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Academic Support and Resources
Lorna
What Is The Pomodoro Technique?

Since pomodoro involves smaller, more manageable tasks it makes it easier to start and complete. You are less likely to feel overwhelmed by how much you have to do and instead can do it in parts in each of the 25 minutes. This a technique used to help focus on studies and it helps you do more effective work. By placing a time limit for you work, it helps you make as much progress as possible within the given time.

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