Medical Leadership Programme

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.

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...

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.

Reflection: Areeba’s 1st Semester of University

Reflection is a crucial process in medical education and practice, providing healthcare professionals with a means of learning from their experiences and improving their skills and knowledge. Reflection is defined as “a process of reviewing an experience of practice in order to describe, analyse, evaluate and so inform learning about practice” If there was one word I could use to describe my first semester at university it would definitely be busy. Amongst the academia involved in studying medicine, I have thrown myself into a multitude of diverse experiences ranging from society events to joining the university badminton team. I have enjoyed every bit of university so far and am looking forward to my second semester.

Study Methods I Used to Achieve 3 A*s in A- level Biology, Chemistry and Geography

I used a wide- array of study techniques at A- level. The first half- term of lower sixth entailed me trialling different methods for each subject to figure out which method provided me with the best outcome (with the effectiveness highlighted through performance on the end of unit tests). It is very important to keep an open- mind when it comes to trying new techniques out as methods that worked during GCSEs do not necessarily work at A- level due to the stark differences in depth of content and pace of teaching.

Cultivating Concentration: Your Roadmap to a Distraction-Free Study Space

As we’ve all experienced over the years, staying focused on our studies can be quite a challenge, especially when the allure of procrastination beckons. The struggle is familiar, but worry not – we’re here to guide you through some tried-and-true methods to help you sidestep procrastination and make the most of your study time.