BLOG

Latest News

Medical student taking notes during Problem-Based Learning

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...

READ MORE
Medical student dealing with stress before exam period

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...

READ MORE
Demonstrating creativity while Interviewing to become 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.

READ MORE
International students applying to medical school in the UK

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...

READ MORE
Highlighting work experience while Interviewing to become a doctor

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...

READ MORE
Demonstrating skills while Interviewing to become a doctor

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...

READ MORE
Reasoning in biological and physical sciences

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...

READ MORE
Written communication in section 2 of the GAMSAT exam to become a doctor

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...

READ MORE
Reasoning in Humanities and Social Sciences, and its relevance to medical education

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...

READ MORE
Students navigating an integrated curriculum in medical school

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...

READ MORE

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...

READ MORE

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...

READ MORE
personal statement interview

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...

READ MORE
undergrad medicine applicant

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...

READ MORE

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...

READ MORE
UK Medical School Rankings

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...

READ MORE
University Access Schemes

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...

READ MORE
Easy GEM universities

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...

READ MORE
Hardest GEM universities

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...

READ MORE
International Medicine Studies in the UK

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...

READ MORE
Medical School Application Tips

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...

READ MORE
Unlocking the Value of A-Levels

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...

READ MORE
Effective Revision Timetable

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...

READ MORE
Choosing Between Your Medical Schools

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...

READ MORE
GEM Application Cycle

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...

READ MORE
Learn about Foundation training

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...

READ MORE
Extended Project Qualification

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...

READ MORE
Medicine and Dentistry careers

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...

READ MORE
Interview Tips: Breaking Bad News

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...

READ MORE
A group of medical students in a lecture hall

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...

READ MORE
Graduate Entry Medicine Applicant

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...

READ MORE
GAMSAT: Highest-Yield Study Tips

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...

READ MORE
Medical School Interviews

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...

READ MORE
Medicine Application Timeline

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...

READ MORE
Interview Tips: Ethics

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...

READ MORE
creativity questions in medical school interviews

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...

READ MORE
Medical School Interviews

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...

READ MORE
Interview Tips: Talking About Volunteering

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

READ MORE
Mastering Medical School Interviews

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...

READ MORE
Medical School Interview Tips

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...

READ MORE
International Students Medical School

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,...

READ MORE
Medical Doctor Degree Apprenticeship

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…

READ MORE
Life of medical student

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...

READ MORE
Medical student practicing clinical skills

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...

READ MORE
Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM)

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...

READ MORE
A-Level Success Tips

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...

READ MORE
Medical student working in a clinic

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...

READ MORE
Summer Before A-Levels

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...

READ MORE
Score Highly in Section 3 of the BMAT

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...

READ MORE
High UCAT Scores

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...

READ MORE
Section 2 of the BMAT

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...

READ MORE
UCAT score requirements for medical schools

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...

READ MORE
BMAT aptitude and skills section

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...

READ MORE
Admissions criteria for universities based on GCSE grades

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...

READ MORE
Maximizing UCAT scores while studying for A-levels

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...

READ MORE
Effective UCAT decision-making strategies

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...

READ MORE
UCAT Guide

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...

READ MORE
UCAT: Top Tips

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...

READ MORE
 Prepare for the GAMSAT

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...

READ MORE
Study In Medical School

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...

READ MORE

Icons made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com