Category: Insight into medicine
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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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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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5 things you probably didn’t know about doctors.
Today I am showing you 5 things that you probably didn’t know about doctors, and what it is like to have a medical career. A lot of people have some very wrong perceptions of the career and think that it is all smooth sailing. Some of these facts, I hope will encourage you and excite…
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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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Black history month- Black medics who changed the world
And what we MUST learn from them! So it’s Black History Month in the UK and you want to learn a bit more about the people who shaped medicine? You’re in the right place an aspiring medic doctor or medical student. you need to be able to appreciate the diversity and Culture that has shaped…
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Medical Work experience: Great insight from a Paediatric Consultant.
Hi everyone! As you know, work experience is a vital part of a medical application! This is the third part of the ” medical work experience” interview series. I am asking all the big questions of a variety of healthcare professionals. Read part 1 – A conversation with a Staff Nurse, here and here. Read…
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Medicine work experience: The best insight from a Paediatric consultant
Welcome Back! This is the second instalment of my medicine work experience insight posts. This post is going to give you unmatched, first hand insight into life as a Doctor. Today, we talk Paediatrics! Stay tuned for everything you need to make an incredible Med school application! I have spoken previously about the importance of…
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MEDICINE WORK EXPERIENCE: AN HONEST CONVERSATION WITH A STAFF NURSE
Part II This is Part two of the first of a series of interviews with amazing NHS professionals. If you haven’t Read part I, not to worry! You can read it here. If you want to take your knowledge of healthcare to a new level, stand out in your interviews, and find a career you…
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Medicine work experience: an honest conversation with a Staff nurse
PART I Do you want to enhance your knowledge of careers in healthcare, stand out to Admissions tutors, and choose a fabulous career that you will love? You are in the RIGHT place! This interview will emulate the insight gained on a medicine work experience placement. Today we start with the real movers and shakers……