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A community of medical students making study better.
Grab a coffee and explore our blog to discover the bigger picture of life at medical school, and how the team have navigated those difficult questions.
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What Our Aim is...
Sometimes it feels as if medical school is all about pressure to do well in exams, but of course you have a bigger end goal in mind than just a certificate!
As you progress through university you’ll start to wonder things like:
- How do I pick a speciality?
- How do I apply for the foundation year?
- Should I consider studying in the USA?
- Are there opportunities outside medicine that I should consider?
These big questions aren’t always easy to answer and sometimes you might wish you could just have a drink with someone who’s been there before and pick their brains!
This is even better. As you explore our blogs you’ll discover the thoughts and personal experiences of our growing student community. So you can learn from many viewpoints, and you won’t even have to buy a round.
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Read our Articles
How to get through exam term
The final push! How to keep going in exam term Exam term is really tough! It’s hard to keep going with everything going on and after a long year. Have a look below for some inspiration on how to make it easier! Want access to high-quality medicine notes? Click here to access all our medical notes for free …
How to Manage Your Time in Medical School
How to Manage Your Time in Medical School Medical school is tough. You can easily be overwhelmed by the vast amounts of material to learn and the long days in lectures or on placement. So how do you cope? Want access to high-quality medicine notes? Click here to access all our medical notes for free Why am I …
To intercalate or not to intercalate?
To Intercalate or Not to Intercalate? Are you considering intercalating during you medical degree? Have a look below to help you weigh up whether or not this is worth it. Want access to high-quality medicine notes? Click here to access all our medical notes for free Why am I writing this blog? The choice of whether to intercalate …
How I Use Flashcards to Study Efficiently
How I Use Flashcards To Study Efficiently This short guide will give you an introduction to using flashcards to study and will also cover some more complex additions to your flashcard deck. Want access to high-quality medicine notes? Click here to access all our medical notes for free Why am I writing this blog? Getting through medical school …
A guide to surviving life on the wards
A guide to surviving life on the wards As a medical student, being on the wards can be a really daunting experience. You might find yourself at the back of the ward round struggling to hear or see anything. This guide goes through how to get the most out of being on the wards as …
How to Write a CV
How to Write a CV – Introduction This article goes through a simple 3 step process in drafting your very own CV from scratch. We have used this same process ourselves to write our own detailed, structured CVs. At the end, download our template and have a go at making your very own CV. Want …
My journey into medical school
My Journey into Medical School This blog goes through my journey of why I chose to study medicine and the various different challenges I faced along the way when I was applying. You might be able to relate to my journey and hopefully avoid some of the mistakes I made along the way. Are you …
Taking on the UCAT Part 1
Taking on the UCAT Part 1 This blog is the first of our UCAT trilogy that aims to explain how to prepare for the UCAT, using strategies I used to achieve 3190 (average of 798). The UCAT is an important discriminator amongst medical school applicants and it can be extremely daunting. This series of blogs …
The Summer after Year 12 – Don’t waste it!
The summer of Year 12 – Don’t waste it This blog explains how important the summer of Year 12 is in preparing for your application to medical school and goes through the advice that I would give to students on how to get the most out of their summer. Are you applying to medical school? …
Medicine in the UK – An international student’s perspective
Medicine in the UK – An International Student’s Perspective This blog goes through Shweta’s journey of applying to study medicine in the UK. You might be able to relate to her journey and use the advice she has given from personal experience to improve your chances and confidence in gaining a place at a UK …
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How to choose which medical schools to apply to?
Choosing which medical schools to apply to? This blog goes through how you can decide which medical schools to apply to, in order to maximise your chance of gaining admission and finding the best course which works for you. Are you applying to medical school? Click here to try our course “How to Write a PERSONAL …
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Introduction to Medical Ethics and Law
Medical Ethics and Law This article goes through key ethical principles and medical laws to help you answer those challenging interview questions… Are you applying to medical school? Click here to try our course “How to Write a PERSONAL STATEMENT!” for free! Introduction Ethical Theory Medical Law Example Cases Introduction This article is aimed at 6th …
How to Get Involved in Research
Get Involved in Research – Introduction This article goes through the various types of research and how students can get involved. Want access to high-quality medicine notes? Click here to access all our medical notes for free Introduction Types of Research Other projects Final Tips Introduction The world of research can seem so big and there’s so much …
