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Work Experience - How to Find (And Make the Most of ) It
Getting work experience before medical school isn’t just about building your university applications, but more importantly about making...
Jessica Beresford
Jul 43 min read


Starting FY1 - What I Wish I Knew
Coming to the end of FY1 feels crazy to me, and I’m sure to lots of other trainees out there. It’s like you put your head down last July...
Jessica Beresford
Jul 46 min read


Surviving Medical School with a Chronic Illness - from a Type 1 Diabetic
Balancing medical school and a chronic illness like type 1 diabetes can be overwhelming. In this post, a medical student shares real-life tips for managing health, studies, and clinical placements. From staying organised to advocating for support, this guide offers practical advice and honest insight for anyone navigating medical training with a long-term condition.
Medics & Me
Jul 23 min read


HORUS Reflection Help! 'Quality Improvement: take an active part in processes to improve the quality of care (HLO 2: 9)'
Whether you're an FY1 just finding your feet or an FY2 refining your final sign-off, the Quality Improvement (QI) section of your foundation e-portfolio can sometimes feel vague or intimidating. But don’t worry- it doesn’t have to be- this is our guide to help you maximise this section to smash future applications and your ARCP!
Medics & Me
Apr 157 min read


Research in Med School: What It Means and How to Get Started
BY Dalia Al-Temimi Research is a huge part of modern medicine, shaping everything from new treatments to public health policies. As a...
Jessica Beresford
Mar 44 min read


Life at Exeter Uni
Life at Exeter Uni: Miruna’s Experience at the University of Exeter Medical School Hello! I’m Miruna, a (soon-to-be) fifth-year medical...
Jessica Beresford
Dec 9, 20245 min read


Life as a Buckingham Medical Student: Katherine's Experience of Medicine
Hi, my name is Katherine and I am a final year medic at the University of Buckingham. University of Buckingham is a relatively new uni,...
Lauren Wilson
Nov 26, 20243 min read


Life as a University of East Anglia (Norwich) Medical Student
Hi, I am Hasmeet Gill and I am currently in my 3rd year of medical school at UEA. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Norwich and am...
Lauren Wilson
Nov 26, 20243 min read


Life at Swansea (GEM)
Megan Johnston - Medical Student, Swansea University I’m going into my fourth (and final!) year at Swansea University as a GEM student....
Megan Pode
Nov 20, 20245 min read


Research Technician to Medical Student: Jennifer's Story
A Day in the Life of a Research Technician: Navigating Challenges Through Teamwork and Data Analysis As a research technician, my daily...
Lauren Wilson
Oct 30, 20242 min read


Life at Dundee University
Hi! I’m Maria and I’ve just started 4 th year at Dundee and so I want to give a current students perspective on life here, because I know...
Jessica Beresford
Oct 1, 20244 min read


Medicine Interview Guide: The Role Play Station
By Dr Sarah Llewelyn Throughout your medical school journey, one of the most important skills which is drilled into you over and over...
Megan Pode
Sep 23, 20247 min read


Deciding Where to Apply - Breaking Down the Big Decisions
Deciding which med schools to apply to is a vital part of the application process and your experience going forward! Everyone will have...
Jessica Beresford
Jul 26, 20242 min read


Life at Manchester Uni
I'm Jess, and I've just graduated from Manchester Uni so wanted to share some of my experiences. Overall, I've absolutely LOVED my time...
Jessica Beresford
Jul 26, 20242 min read


Intercalation Stories - MSc Global Medical Ethics
Today, Regional Lead Hannah Stobbs talks to us about her intercalation experience at Liverpool. I didn’t plan on intercalating until...
Jessica Beresford
Jul 26, 20242 min read


Life at Leicester Uni
Kelley Chen’s Experience at the University of Leicester I’m coming towards the end of my first year of studying Medicine at the...
Jessica Beresford
Jul 23, 20244 min read


Life At Nottingham Uni
Caoimhe's experience at the University of Nottingham I am coming to the end of my second year studying medicine at the University of...
Jessica Beresford
May 4, 20243 min read


Becoming a School Lead - Why and How To Apply
With our ever growing team, Medics and Me is always on the lookout for building partnerships with new students and teachers. We are...
Jessica Beresford
Apr 28, 20243 min read


The Challenges of Med School.. And How to Cope
Though the application process is arguably one of the hardest parts of the med school experience, it is by no means plain sailing after...
Jessica Beresford
Apr 17, 20244 min read


Mastering the MMI
Multiple Mini Interviews are used by most med schools, and typically involve 6-10 stations spanning a variety of tasks from calculations...
Jessica Beresford
Apr 6, 20243 min read
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