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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.
Megan Pode
Jul 23 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


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


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


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


Intercalation Stories - MSc International Disaster Management
Doing a Masters as part of a totally different institute (the Humanitarian Conflict Response Institute), studying a totally different...
Jessica Beresford
Feb 11, 20242 min read


Letting Go Of Perfection - Why A Pass Is Enough!
Getting into med school is tough, there’s no question about it. It’s also what a lot of us have been striving for for years, chasing the...
Megan Pode
Dec 11, 20232 min read


Welcome to GP Land - How to Get the Most Out of GP Placements
GP placements tend to vary massively in quality and enjoyable-ness, being the marmite of med student experience but bread and butter of...
Megan Pode
Dec 11, 20232 min read
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