Author: medicalzoe
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Principles of psychology to improve 3 areas of your life
We all need a little boost to make life more bearable or even more fun sometimes! So today let’s look at 4 principles of psychology that will help you boost your life and satisfaction. Principles of psychology for motivation: Motivation is something that we all struggle with gaining sometimes. Many of us put off starting…
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medicine expectations Vs reality- A career as a doctor
There are a ton of misconceptions when it comes to what a career in medicine would actually be like. Sometimes those are harmless, but others can prevent someone from pursuing a career they would love! Whether you’re applying to medicine or just intrigued, here are some of the most common “medicine expectations vs reality” busted.…
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medical work experience: 7 BRILLIANT ideas:
I know how hard it is to get medical work experience. It feels like a huge challenge even in normal times so times that by 1000 and you get how it feels during a pandemic! It can be a challenge to know what makes a good work experience for aspiring medics and what isn’t so…
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5 qualities of the best doctors + how to develop them
One of the important things to understand as an aspiring medic, is the what the qualities of the best doctors are. This underpins all the extracurricular activities that you will undertake in preparation for medical school! I have listed the 5 qualities that are mentioned the most during my conversations with Doctors. For more blog…
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4 skills of a medical student you already learnt at pre-school.
Pre-school is a time you developed skills, friendships and relationships. These basics have set the path for the rest of your life. It is where you learn pre-skills that lay out the basics for everything else. So, here are four vital skills that you learnt at 3 years old to help you to develop the…
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How to get into med schools: complete guide.
One of my most frequently asked questions is just ‘What do I need to do to get into med schools in the UK?’ I almost always say that I don’t have time to answer the question because it’s no short answer! There are so many routes into medicine but today I wanted to break down…
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self-care awards: The best, worst and weirdest we’ve seen.
Self-care is a part of life that I tend to ignore whilst rushing around in the business of life! During the lockdown, I’ve noticed how taking a little bit of time out from your day to just take care of yourself in whatever way you feel that you need is incredibly important. Self-care can mean…
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5 barriers between you and a medical career & HOW TO BEAT THEm.
When applying to medicine, or later down the line, a doctor job, there are a ton of things that hold us back. Today, let’s talk about a few of those barriers between you and a medical career, and give you ways to smash them to bits! I promise, by the end of this post you…
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6 online communities all aspiring medics should join now!
During this very odd time. It’s even more important to have a great community of aspiring medics and mentors that will support in your application and beyond. I have done all the work for you and collated 6 online communities all aspiring medics should join now! 1. Medic mentor virtual medicine society First, up on…