Category: Application Preparation
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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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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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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…
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10 things your competitors can teach you when applying to medicine.
Today’s Post is all about what our competitors can teach us when applying to medicine. I think often, as aspiring medics we are poised against each other with statistics that say only the top 10% get in, or that medicine is for the best of the best only. This leads to an enormous amount of…
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THE THREE C’S OF ETHICS. Ethics for medical interviews
Welcome back! Today we are talking about the three C’s of medical ethics and law which is very important to know for your medical interviews! I have been super busy this month releasing my interview live series on Instagram which you can check out below! Thanks for being patient with the blog content this year…
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All about Panel Interviews + tips from an Oxford medic.
Welcome back! In the week that I have been away from the blog, a lot has happened. A national Lockdown, bonfire night, and some people are even starting to get medical interview offers! If that is you, congratulations! Stick around to find out how to knock socks off at your panel interviews. If you haven’t…
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Medical school interview tip: 7 steps to tackling ethics
Are you in need of a top medical school interview tip? Well, today I have 7 of them to help you when talking about an ethical dilemma Keep reading to find out how you can stand out! If you haven’t already, read my previous blog post! *5 steps to the perfect interview answer: childhood obesity*…
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medical current affairs: 5 steps to the perfect Med school Interview.
Let’s discuss: Childhood Obesity. Welcome back! You are here at the right time as this week I am going to begin tackling what many applying medics are thinking about… interviews. If you want to smash your medical current affairs section you need to have done some wider reading! Check out my blog posts to find…