For those of you that don't know, I'm a medical student at Imperial College London. As part of the virtual open day over on LifeOfAMedic's blog, I wrote about my experiences including the teaching methods, a typical timetable, pros and cons of studying here, the non-medical stuff and my top tips for applying to Imperial! … Continue reading What It’s Really Like To Study Medicine At Imperial
I recently read a blog post about racism in healthcare, which inspired me to be proactive and educate myself about the disparities in medicine as a result of racism, personal biases and inequalities. My main source of information is usually books and I came across some which I thought I'd share with you. It's such … Continue reading Books about Racism in Healthcare
I've been bullet journalling since early 2013 (before I even knew there was a name for it!) and over the years, I have definitely discovered ways that work for me and many (many) ways that don't. I've come to realise that as much as I love art and drawing, I want my bullet journal to … Continue reading My Bullet Journal Weekly Spread
Tea steaming beside me, wrapped up in my dressing gown, I sat down at my desk ready to sit my medical school exams. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all of my exams for second year changed from classic pen-and-paper exams to online equivalents. Aside from the classic setting of an exam hall, the format was … Continue reading I Sat My Medical School Exams Online…
A lot of wider reading around your chosen subject is a huge part of many successful university applications, especially when applying to the top universities. As such, many prospective students may choose to read a few books that they can discuss in their personal statement, or in the case of medics, in the interview. Mentioning … Continue reading Medicine Reading List – Best books for Medical Students
Are you writing your personal statement for medicine and have no idea where to begin? Maybe you’re staring at a blank word document, waiting for the words to come pouring out of you. Maybe you’ve already written a draft and have no idea where to cut words from. Whichever stage of the personal statement writing process you are at, it’s never easy, but I’m here to help you out.
Avoiding the distraction that is the internet is one of the main study tips I can offer for IB success, however there are many apps/websites that may make revision and studying easier and maybe even fun (???). Here is a list of 10 that I used over the two years of IB. I am also … Continue reading Top Apps and Websites for IB Success
Read the material once first (Pre-read) Note down any questions you have and things you don't understand In the margins, on post its, etc. Find solutions to these questions - go to teachers, friends, internet Make detailed notes Don't write things you already know Use different methods based on the subject (Biology = diagrams Condense … Continue reading How to Learn New Material – IB Revision
Everyone could use a little boost in their productivity, right? Considering how many times I've been asked about how to be more productive over on my Instagram, this is true for a lot of us. I'm by no means an expert on productivity, but I have figured out what helps me to have a more … Continue reading 6 Tips To Have A Productive Day
