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…
Reflecting on My University Experience So Far
I’ve recently celebrated being officially halfway through my time at medical school, however, had I opted for a more conventional three-year degree, my time at University would be nearing its end. With that being said, it felt like the perfect opportunity to reflect on what I’ve made of the “University Experience.”. These are some valuable…
Mastering the Medical School Interview
By this stage, you’ve gotten your predicted or achieved grades, written an amazing personal statement, and smashed the UCAT. All that stands between you and that spot at medical school is an interview. Personally, as a professional waffler, I found the interview stage as the most enjoyable part of the application process. It was the…
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%…
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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