I’ve recently completed my six-week Obstetrics and Gynaecology placement, and if someone had told me at the start that it would end up in my top three career choices, I would’ve called them crazy. Yet here I am. This is my honest take on the specialty, based on my hands-on experience as a medical student….
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Navigating Clinical Years: Essential Tips for Medical Students
I’ve just finished my first year of clinical placement in medical school, and it was an experience, to say the least. It quickly became apparent that being a medical student carries a different meaning in the real world. On campus, I felt like a shining star, but in the clinical setting, I felt like I…
The Ultimate Anatomy Toolbox
Learning anatomy can be one of the most daunting challenges within the medical school curriculum, and I must admit, it certainly lives up to its reputation. Rarely does anything seem straightforward in the realm of anatomy. It’s a topic of complexities, with constant curveballs disrupting the patterns you try to recognise while learning structures. Don’t…
Cracking the Code of Burnout
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%…
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…
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