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Feb 22, 20227 min read
What does a career in academic medicine look like?
Do I need to publish 200+ papers? Do I need to spend all my time in a lab/looking under microscopes? What does a professor (in the...
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Feb 7, 20224 min read
Studying for OSCEs
OSCEs are Objective Structured Clinical Exams. They are exams that involve simulated scenarios with patients (i.e. role-play) and aim to...
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Jan 13, 20224 min read
Presenting research
Presenting your research is a chance to share your work with the scientific community. This can take the form of an oral presentation of...
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Oct 17, 20216 min read
Want to intercalate at Cambridge or Oxford? Here's how (postgraduate degree)
If you are thinking about pursuing an academic clinical career, Oxford and Cambridge are amazing places to gain once-in-a-lifetime...
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Sep 8, 20215 min read
My top study resources for clinical exams
During the pre-clinical years of medicine (usually Years 1-2), you'll focus a lot more on the scientific concepts that underpin diseases...
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Jun 7, 20216 min read
Want to relocate abroad as a UK doctor? Some things to consider...
Medical professionals relocating to practice in other countries is not an unusual occurrence, and there are several reasons people decide...
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Apr 18, 20215 min read
Why I decided to intercalate in a Master's
So, I have officially received an offer from the University of Cambridge to complete an MPhil in Medical Science with the Psychiatry...
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Feb 26, 20215 min read
How I study anatomy (+ some tips for lockdown)
Anatomy is known to be one of the most difficult parts of Medicine to get your head around (I agree). If you're a student in your...
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Jan 22, 202110 min read
Writing my first research project
My first research experience was my Student Selected Component in my 2nd year of medical school. I chose to undertake my project in the...
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Dec 15, 20208 min read
How to improve your scientific writing at medical school
I saw a tweet a couple of months ago that read: Having read well over 100 journal manuscripts (not for fun...) and edited around the same...
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Oct 20, 20207 min read
How to get the most value out of clinical placements
Clinical placements are the mainstay of medical school, as this is the only time for you to get patient contact, practice your clinical...
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Sep 20, 20205 min read
The NHS Bursary explained
How do I apply? Who is eligible? How much do I get? The NHS Bursary is an annual award that pays the cost of your tuition fees and an...
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Sep 12, 20208 min read
Should I intercalate or not? An iBSc, a BA or a Masters?!
As part of your medical studies, you may have the option to do an intercalation, which is a year away from your medical degree dedicated...
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Sep 9, 20208 min read
How much do UK doctors get paid?
How much doctors get paid for their work is a taboo subject and is not something people enjoy discussing. Maybe it has something to do...
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Aug 11, 20208 min read
Navigating medical careers & deciding on a specialty
One of the hardest decisions after graduating from medical school and beginning Foundation training (UK) is deciding on a specialty. With...
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Jul 18, 20204 min read
The publishing process - a brief overview
Publications are highly sought after by medical students - mainly because they serve to add some points to your Foundation Programme...
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Jul 15, 20206 min read
LinkedIn do's and don'ts
LinkedIn is a great platform for facilitating professional networking. However, it is not a social media platform like Instagram or...
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Jul 8, 20204 min read
Essay Competitions
There are several ways to win a national prize as an undergraduate medical student. A national prize can not only make you stand out when...
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Jun 17, 20203 min read
Work-Life Balance - does it exist for medical students and doctors?
Your work/life balance will be based on your prioritisation of your work/career/education and lifestyle. It’s essentially about...
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Jun 15, 20205 min read
My experience of running a society group (and my first conference)
In my second year of medical school, I started getting involved in student societies as a committee member – committees are made up of...
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