What is Burnout? Burnout is a very real phenomenon, characterized by the feeling of overwhelming emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion. It is often caused by prolonged stress that has not been managed effectively and can be influenced by many factors such as a lack of control, unclear expectations, and dysfunctional workplace dynamics. Despite being a…
Ace the UCAT:5 Essential Tips for Success
The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is one of the many hurdles a successful medical school applicant must overcome. It is an incredibly stressful experience as you have only one shot, and any slip-ups can quickly derail your application. These are some of the tips that helped me achieve a score in the top 20%…
Unconventional Essentials: 5 Surprising Items You Didn’t Know You Needed for University
A major aspect of university life involves living independently away from home. For many of us, myself included, it means diving headfirst into the responsibilities of cooking, cleaning, and self-care for the first time. Whilst we all know the basics such as pots, pans, and laundry baskets, there are some game-changing purchases that never occurred…
Silencing the Inner Critic: Confronting Imposter Syndrome Head-On
What is imposter syndrome? I like to best describe it as feeling like a fraud waiting to be exposed. It is essentially when you can’t take credit for your achievements. Instead of holding your head up high and being proud of your hard work, you can’t help but think it was luck or someone giving…
Med School Journal: 3 Surprising realities that caught me off guard
Like most first years, anticipating their first day of med school, I had spent that summer delving into the depths of YouTube and medic forums to find out what it was actually gonna be like. From what to bring, to what to expect, by the end of my research, I thought I had a pretty good idea, come September. I did not…
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