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“Original ways to demonstrate your interest in medicine for interviews and applications"

Look beyond the usual yourself ... start considering the points of interest and discussion in things you read, watch and listen to ...

How to thrive and not just survive on medical school placements!

" a burden to those I was shadowing ... uncomfortable, anxious ... not really learning much"

Choosing your Specialty

...it is rare that at an early stage in our career we can make a truly informed decision...

Top tips on what to include in your personal statement!

"How does one write 47 lines about how amazing I would be as a medical student, without sounding cocky, and full of myself?!"

8 things I love about being a doctor.

As I write this in the middle of a stretch of night shifts I realise that sometimes we all need reminding just how amazing being a doctor...

Money and Medical School: How to Make Ends Meet.

Medical school has the potential to be some of the best years of your life. But money can be a big dark cloud looming over that...

JADE SCOTT-BLAGROVE