How To Become A Doctor

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Soham from the University of Oxford. Oxford is a traditional course and has a compulsory intercalation year. The A Level entry requirements for 2021 entry are A*AA, and the average BMAT score for 2018/19 entry was Section 1: 5.6, Section 2: 5.8 and Section 3: 3.6A. Listen to hear all about how students really find the course and get some top tips...

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Syliva from the University College London. UCL is an advertised as an integrated, but has very limited patient contact in the pre-clinical years. The course also has a compulsory intercalation year. The A Level entry requirements for 2021 entry are A*AA, and the average BMAT score for 2018/19 entry was Section 1: 4.3, Section 2: 4.1 and Section 3:...

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Keertana from the University of Leicester. Leicester is an integrated course with an optional intercalation year. The A Level entry requirements for 2021 entry are AAA, and more points are allocated for those with UCAT scores higher than 2900. Listen to hear all about how students really find the course and get some top tips on how to get in! Comm...

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Rebecca from the University of Glasgow. Glasgow is an integrated course with an optional intercalation year. The A Level entry requirements for 2021 entry are AAA, and the lowest UCAT score considered for interview was 2650 (in 2019). Listen to hear all about how students really find the course and get some top tips on how to get in! Comment any q...

Fear not! Despite Open Days being cancelled across the country, Ciara and Lucy are bringing the Open Days to you through a series of ‘Open Pods’ where they interview Medical Students from different universities across the UK. They ask all the important questions that will help you make an informed decision as to which Medical School is right for you. Listen for fantastic insight from students who...

Join hosts Lucy and Ciara, both medical students, as they walk you through how to choose your the perfect Medical School for you. In parts 2 & 3 they break down the types of medical courses and methods (including less conventional methods!) to help you make difficult decisions. If you’re confused by the terms EBL, PBL, CBL, traditional, integrated and spiral curriculum, this episode will debunk th...

Join our hosts, Lucy and Ciara, as they interview Dr Uppal (chief dentist) all about the Awards Programme for Applying Students! Also hear from Dr Quinn as she discusses the latest addition to the Scholarship programme - the Awards programme for Medical Students! Make sure to comment on the blog to let us know your experiences of the Awards programme and any advice you have for other students!

Join hosts Lucy and Ciara, both medical students, as they walk you through how to choose your the perfect Medical School for you. Everyone always wishes they knew whether a university was going to accept them or not before they use up one of those precious 4 medical school applications slots - applying strategically is the closest Ciara and Lucy can get you! In part 1 of this mini-series on Choosi...

Join hosts Lucy and Ciara, both medical students, as they discuss how to choose your university accommodation and packing essentials! Let us know what you think on the medic mentor blog: https://medicmentor.co.uk/how-to-become-a-doctor-blog/

Join hosts Lucy and Ciara, both medical students, as they walk you through the summer before starting medical school! Find out what they did and start planning a fun and productive summer break! Let us know what you think on the medic mentor blog: https://medicmentor.co.uk/how-to-become-a-doctor-blog/

Join hosts Lucy and Ciara, both medical students, as they discuss student finance. Want to know the difference between tuition vs maintenance loans or how to access grants you won’t have to pay back? Listen to the latest episode now! Let us know what you think on the medic mentor blog: https://medicmentor.co.uk/how-to-become-a-doctor-blog/

Join hosts Lucy and Ciara, both medical students, as they interview the president of Medic Mentor Dr Lauren Quinn to find out all about how you can gain access to up to £12,000 of scholarship funding! Let us know what you think on the medic mentor blog: https://medicmentor.co.uk/how-to-become-a-doctor-blog/

Join hosts Lucy and Clara, both medical students, as they talk to Dr Rob, a vet, about the effects COVID-19 has had on the profession. Let us know what you think on the medic mentor blog: https://medicmentor.co.uk/how-to-become-a-doctor-blog/

Join hosts Lucy and Clara, both medical students, as they talk to Dr Priya Chohan, a dentist, about the effects COVID-19 has had on the profession.

Join hosts Lucy and Ciara, both medical students, as they discuss PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) - a hot topic both in the NHS and globally. Learn what PPE is, why it is an issue. Listen to Ciara and Lucy discuss their thoughts on the situation, making your wider reading that much easier! Links to information referenced in this episode: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/how-scientists-qua...

Join hosts Lucy and Ciara, both medical students, as they discuss the latest news that the PM had been admitted to an intensive care unit. Learn more about what happens in intensive care, what the most recent data shows on Covid-19 ITU patients, and listen to Ciara and Lucy discuss their thoughts on the media's reporting of the PM's condition. Links of references used in this episode: https://news...

Join hosts Lucy and Ciara, both medical students, as they discuss how to deal with uncertainty. Learn tips and methods to manage uncertainty and how to make the most of your time during lockdown. Let us know what you think on the medic mentor blog: https://medicmentor.co.uk/how-to-become-a-doctor-blog/

Join hosts Lucy and Ciara, both medical students, as they discuss how coronavirus (covid-19) is affecting them. Learn what medical students are doing to help and how they feel about the pandemic. Let us know what you think on the medic mentor blog: https://medicmentor.co.uk/how-to-become-a-doctor-blog/

Join hosts Lucy and Ciara, both medical students, as they introduce the brand new podcast 'Becoming A Doctor'. Get to know the hosts and learn what to expect from future episodes. Let us know what you think on the medic mentor blog: https://medicmentor.co.uk/how-to-become-a-doctor-blog/