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Free advice & guidanceUCAT Abstract and Verbal Reasoning: Best Practice
Hi, budding medical students! I'm writing to give you some tips to smash the UCAT this summer. I am a 3rd-year medical student, so I totally understand the stress you guys are likely feeling at the moment, but don't sweat it. I've got you covered. How to prepare for...
Top tips for UCAT Verbal Reasoning
This article gives you a quick introduction and overview of the verbal reasoning section of the UCAT exam. It’s really important you take the time to prepare properly for your UCAT exam and that should involve preparing for the verbal reasoning section as well. As...
5 Reasons why summer is perfect for your medical work experience
When to do your medical work experience? Medicine is highly competitive, and it's essential you make the most out of your summer before writing your personal statement and preparing for interviews. While you do need to relax before your final year and the stress of...
Everything you need to know about the UCAT
Author: Jack B. 2nd Year Medical Student UCAT basicsUniversity Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is one thing you have most likely heard about if you are seriously thinking about applying to medical school. Most UK medical schools require all the applicants to take the...
Getting the most out of your work experience
Author: Raeesah Jusab 4th Year Medical Student How to make the most out of your medical work experience?Due to COVID-19, the field of Medicine has had to adapt. From wearing masks and PPE to social distancing and remote learning, medical placements certainly feel very...
What I wish I knew before starting Medical School
Author: Sunthus A. 4th Year Medical Student What is it like at Medical School?Medical School- a mystical place where naïve bright-eyed teenagers are transformed into hard working profession clinicians.It can be daunting, disorientating or even discomforting, but...
How to answer the ‘Why Medicine’ question?
Author: Aaliyah A. 4th Year Medical Student Why Medicine? The question that is almost guaranteed to come up in your medical school interviews and the one which people dread giving a textbook answer to.I remember when I was practising for my medical school interviews,...
5 Things You Need to Know About Medical School
Author: Hamzah R. 4th Year Medical Student Medical school might be around the corner for some of you and you're probably ready to embark on your next adventure, probably the most significant of your academic life. Gone will be the days of sitting in tedious English...