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PBL: What to expect at medical school and how to exceed at it
OCT 2, 2023
During your research on the application process to Medical School, you have most likely been introduced to various teaching methods and curricular approaches...

Stress Management Before Exam Period
SEP 24, 2023
Applying to Medical School is an exhilarating and challenging journey that demands hard work and dedication. As you strive to pursue your dream of becoming a doctor...

Interview Question and Model Answer Bank: Creativity
SEP 24, 2023
Throughout this article, we'll provide you with a bank of creativity-based questions commonly asked in medical school interviews.

How can I increase my chances as an international applicant of getting into UK medical school?
SEP 20, 2023
The UK has long been a top destination for high quality education, with many students from around the world especially eyeing the UK's medical programs...

Interview Question and Model Answer Bank: Work Experience
SEP 20, 2023
Converting an interview into an offer to study medicine can feel like the last but also highest hurdle in a successful application to medical school...

Interview Question and Model Answer Bank: Skills
SEP 20, 2023
Greetings, aspiring medical students! We extend a warm welcome to this article crafted specifically to aid you on your path towards the medical school application process...

How to Score Highly in GAMSAT Section 3
SEP 20, 2023
Amongst the medical school aptitude tests, the GAMSAT is often slated as the 'worst' or 'most difficult'. While it can certainly feel like an overwhelming task...

How to Score Highly in GAMSAT Section 2
SEP 20, 2023
The GAMSAT has a reputation for being amongst the harder medical school entry exams available to write, used across graduate medical programs in the UK, Ireland, and...

How to Score Highly in GAMSAT Section 1
SEP 20, 2023
Amongst the medical school aptitude tests, the GAMSAT is often slated as the 'worst' or 'most difficult'. While it can certainly feel like an overwhelming task...

Navigating the Integrated Curriculum: Excelling in Medical School's Modern Approach to Education
SEP 14, 2023
As you embark on your journey to become a medical professional, the way in which the course content has been structured is a crucial thing to understand...

BMAT Update
MAY 30, 2023
The Biomedical Admissions Test (BMAT) has been an integral part of the medical school application process for several universities in the UK and other countries. The test is designed to assess a candidate's aptitude for a career in medicine and evaluate their knowledge...

A guide to writing your medical school personal statement
MAY 30, 2023
The personal statement is a valuable chance to show universities why you deserve a place on their course. Aside from academic achievements...

How to make your personal statement interview-ready?
MAY 30, 2023
In both panel and MMI interview formats, your personal statement - now question answers as of 2023 - can serve as a central focus of the conversation. In both my MMI interviews, I was given a station where an interviewer...

How to stand out as an undergraduate medical applicant!
MAY 30, 2023
So, you've decided to apply for medicine, congratulations on making your first steps towards a greatly fulfilling career! As you probably already know, it has never been more competitive...

Personal statement: tips for writing about work experience
MAY 30, 2023
Writing about work experience forms a large part of your personal statement, it is what shows medical schools that you are keen on understanding and experiencing what a medical career...

Exploring Medical School Rankings: Your Path to a Medical Career
MAY 30, 2023
So, you've decided to embark on a career in Medicine, how exciting! The next step is to decide where you'll be spending the next 5/6 years (assuming you are applying directly following A-levels). With over 30+ medical schools in the UK and only 4 spaces allowed per UCAS cycle...

University access and widening participation schemes
MAY 30, 2023
Many medical schools in the UK have access and widening participation schemes to allow all students to have the opportunity to get into medical school. They are aimed at people from under-represented backgrounds...

Easiest Graduate Entry Medicine Programs in the UK: Admission Ratios & Requirements
MAY 30, 2023
Graduate entry medicine (GEM) is a route offered to applicants who want to apply to medical school in the UK and already hold a previous degree. Typically, GEM courses are accelerated...

Hardest GEM Medical Schools: Entry Requirements & Competition Ratios
MAY 30, 2023
Graduate entry medicine (GEM) is a route offered to applicants who want to apply to medical school in the UK and already hold a previous degree. Typically, GEM courses are accelerated and so are only 4 years...

What are the places to study medicine in the UK as an international?
MAY 30, 2023
The UK is a sought-after destination for international students, with hundreds of thousands of internationals coming to the UK yearly to study. There are endless reasons...

Why There Could Be Fewer Medical School Places
MAR 9, 2023
Thinking of applying to medical school? Competition for 2023 and 2024 entry may be increased. This is due to an interplay of several different factors. This article...

HOW YOUR A-LEVEL KNOWLEDGE CAN BE USEFUL IN UNIVERSITY
MAR 9, 2023
Many people see A-Levels merely as a stepping stone to university. In fact, I don’t think it’s farfetched to say many students disregard a lot of what they learn in...

HOW TO CREATE AN EFFECTIVE REVISION TIMETABLE
MAR 9, 2023
We’ve all been there – the workload seems to be piling up and you can’t decide where to begin with revision. Luckily, there is a simple solution – if you plan your...

Choosing Between Your Medical School Offers
MAR 10, 2023
So, you’ve had your interviews, beaten the statistic, and secured offers to medical school – what next? It can be a difficult decision to make, and is a life-changing...

GEM Application Cycle
MAR 10, 2023
Applying to medical school can be a daunting prospect but applying as a graduate can feel like an insurmountable task. Not only do you have to jump through all the...

What Happens After Medical School
MAR 10, 2023
In this article, we will explain what goes on after medical school and the training process for new doctors in the UK. It is important for you to have an idea of this...

How Doing an EPQ Can Boost Your Application to Medical School
MAR 10, 2023
The extended project qualification (EPQ) is something that you have probably heard of if you are picking or sitting A-levels, and particularly if contemplating applying...

Medicine vs Dentistry – Which One Is Right for You?
MAR 10, 2023
The age old debate… Medicine or Dentistry? It is a position many of us will find ourselves in when selecting our future career path. Medicine and Dentistry have many...

Interview Tips: Breaking Bad News
MAR 9, 2023
The aim of the various interview stations in MMIs is to test critical skills which will form the foundation of your training in medical school and beyond. Using your...

medicine-with-a-foundation-year
MAR 10, 2023
What are foundation courses? There are currently 20 medical schools in the UK which offer foundation courses. These courses are typically designed to enable students...

How to Stand Out as a Graduate Entry Medicine Applicant
MAR 10, 2023
Safe to say, it is very easy to feel overwhelmed when planning your first steps in a Graduate Medicine Application. With over 10,000 applicants each year, it’s natural...

GAMSAT: Highest-Yield Study Tips
MAR 9, 2023
The GAMSAT has a scary reputation – if you’re a graduate who has even thought about applying to medical school, you’ve very likely been warned of its cruel nature. It’s...

Interview Tips: How To Be Confident At Your Medical School Interview
MAR 9, 2023
Interviews in themselves can be daunting, with medical interviews among the most stressful. Being confident can improve how you come across, as well as your outcome, so...

Medicine Application Timeline
MAR 9, 2023
You’ve made the decision to apply to medical school, now it’s time to figure out exactly what that entails. It is really important to be prepared for the amount of work...

Interview Tips: Ethics
MAR 9, 2023
Medical Ethics is a guaranteed question at medical school interview whether for undergraduate or graduate applications. Not only is the ability to understand and apply...

Interview Tips: How To Approach Creativity Questions
MAR 9, 2023
So you have prepared for the ‘why medicine’ question, you can finally recall the four pillars of medical ethics, and you have been keeping up to date with NHS news… but...

Medical School Interviews: Will They Be Online or In Person?
MAR 9, 2023
There are several steps to the admissions process in order to enter medical school and begin your training in the medical field. Once you submit your UCAS application...

Interview Tips: Talking About Volunteering
MAR 9, 2023
You’ve spent all those hours volunteering, but how can you stand out at an interview? Here are 5 top tips! Talk about specific examples

Interview Tips: How To Demonstrate Your Interest In Medicine
MAR 9, 2023
Congratulations, you have made it to interview! You have already proven your interest in medicine, but what should you talk about, and how? Every interview question...

Interview Tips: MMI Roleplay
MAR 9, 2023
Medical school interviews can be daunting, and then they ask you to act! The most important part of preparing for these stations is to practice them yourself, so that...

Advice For International Students Applying To The UK
MAR 9, 2023
The process of applying to university is daunting enough as is, let alone when you’re applying to also commit to live in a new country, away from your home and comfort,...

New Medical Doctor Degree Apprenticeship
MAR 9, 2023
Medicine is arguably the most difficult degree to gain entry. With a record number of applicants, many talented individuals are missing the opportunity to gain a place in medical school. With the current staff shortage and demands of the healthcare system, it is evident something must be done to ease the pressure on the NHS…

A Week in the Life of a Final Year Medical Student
MAR 9, 2023
Final year feels like the end of a marathon, you’re tired and you’ve done so many miles your feet are about to fall off, but the finish line is in sight, and you’re so...

A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF A FIRST YEAR MEDICAL STUDENT
MAR 9, 2023
As a first-year medical student, you can often feel like you are at the bottom of a very large and overwhelming mountain. I can remember that feeling very well, but it...

GRADUATE ENTRY MEDICINE: TIPS FROM A TUTOR
MAR 9, 2023
Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM) is often seen as an overwhelming and challenging prospect, the super competitive elder brother to undergraduate medicine, a true challenge...

How I Achieved 4A*s At A-Level
MAR 9, 2023
A-Levels are rough. Taking place when university applications and the consequences of missing your offer loom overhead one can’t help but feel the pressure to perform...

How to Answer the Age-Old Question: Why Medicine?
MAR 9, 2023
The age-old question of ‘Why medicine?’ is one that every medical school applicant cannot escape. When writing your personal statement, your introductory paragraph must...

How to Make the Most of the Summer Before A-Levels
MAR 9, 2023
The medical admission cycle is ruthless and takes no prisoners. It’s packed with exams, applications and interviews, all set against preparation for A-Level exams and...

How to Score Highly in Section 3 of the BMAT
MAR 9, 2023
When you mention the word “essay” to the prospective medical student, shivers are sent down the spine! Many think you are expected to conduct a long thesis and...

Which Universities Demand High UCAT Scores?
MAR 9, 2023
The UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) is used by many universities across the UK, for medical programs (Undergraduate, Graduate, and Foundation...

How to Score Highly in Section 2 of the BMAT
MAR 9, 2023
If you haven’t read our how to score highly in Section 1 of the BMAT, make sure to give it a read here. What does section 2 test? BMAT Section 2 tests your...

Which Universities Accept Average UCAT Scores?
MAR 9, 2023
The UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) is used by many universities across the UK, for medical programs (Undergraduate, Graduate, and Foundation...

How to Score Highly in Section 1 of the BMAT
MAR 9, 2023
The BMAT is split into three sections, each of which tests a different set of skills. Section 1 tests your problem-solving and critical thinking abilities using a...

Where To Apply With Average GCSE Grades?
MAR 9, 2023
With the limitation of applying to only 4 medical schools, it is important to tactically consider your options. Most universities consider an applicant’s A-level and...

Five Top Tips for Balancing UCAT Preparation and A-Levels
MAR 9, 2023
It’s no secret that the medical applications process can be stressful. Trying to balance A-level work on top of this may seem overwhelming, but it is possible with...

How To Score Highly In The Decision Making Section Of The UCAT
MAR 9, 2023
Decision Making (DM) was first introduced in 2016 (having only been a part of the test since 2017) before which it was known as ‘Decision Analysis’. The section...

The LAST UCAT Guide You’ll Ever Need!
MAR 9, 2023
The UCAT is arguably one of the most important, yet stressful and time-pressured aspects of the application process. I can almost guarantee the UCAT will be unlike any...

How To Score Highly On The Situational Judgement Section Of The UCAT
MAR 9, 2023
The situational judgement test (SJT) tests your way of thinking and isn’t something you can cram for with intense revision a few days before the test. It assesses your...

How to Prepare for the GAMSAT – A Step by Step Guide
MAR 9, 2023
The GAMSAT is, without doubt, one of the scariest and most overwhelming of the medical school entrance exams. Reserved for universities which accept graduates only, it...

How To Study In Medical School
MAR 9, 2023
Introduction So, you’ve passed your A-levels with the grades you needed for medical school, and you’re looking forward to embarking on your degree this September – but...