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20 June 2023
Starting a new course is an exciting time, however it is completely normal to feel overwhelmed. Medicine is no exception to this, as a student you will be juggling studying, attending placements, lectures and maintaining a social life… Read more…
12 May 2023
Starting placement as a medical student can feel very daunting, especially if it will be your first time in a hospital setting. Here are my top tips for getting prepared. Read more…
5 January 2023
It was easy for me to explain why I wanted to go into medicine. I want to work in a healthcare setting and deliver quality patient care and management. I want to fit in the pieces of a puzzle to come up with the diagnosis. The human body is fascinating and, to me… Read more…
5 January 2023
Here are some of the ways that I keep myself motivated when studying and revision become an uphill battle - which for me, can happen in winter. Read more…
30 August 2022
It isn’t unusual to hear people discuss burnout, especially when you study an intensive course such as medicine. You are usually in 5 days a week, and when you aren’t on placements or in lectures, you are making your way through a mountain of content in the hopes of passing your exams. Read more…
16 May 2022
One of the first questions I am asked is: what books do I need to buy before starting Medicine? My response will always be, unless you have required summer reading, leave out the book buying until you’re actually studying the course. Read more…
24 March 2022
When applying to Medicine, one of the most important things for me was to study in a place that not only had great facilities but also a place I could walk around and feel comfortable in. Fast forward to an open day at ARU and I got to tour around the brand-new Medical School, the library… Read more…
8 October 2021
Moving into halls can feel like a very grown-up decision when you’re 18. Once the reality sets in, you realise what unfamiliar territory you're treading and inevitably learn lots of life lessons along the way... Read more…
22 April 2021
Throughout the three years I studied Medical Science, I was constantly introduced to new topics, new potential career paths and new ways of learning… Read more…
8 April 2021
I, like many students, did a lot of research when choosing Medical Science. I looked at the different modules across all three years for the course, what they would entail and I also looked at different career prospects that could come from the course… Read more…
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