by Publishing | Aug 18, 2021 | wellbeing
Applying to medical school taught me many things about myself, but I have realised since that even when you think you have mastered a skill, there is always room for improvement. The main thing I learnt as an applying student, and as a medical student since, is that...
by Publishing | Jul 15, 2021 | COVID-19 Innovation Programme, wellbeing
Due to obvious reasons, being a fresher this year is definitely nothing like how it usually is. Jam packed lecture halls, pub crawls and fresher fairs have all been moved to the virtual world of Zoom, Blackboard Collaborate and Microsoft Teams. No matter how much we...
by Publishing | Jun 20, 2021 | Application Updates, wellbeing
Hi everyone, my name is Megan and I’m in my first year of medicine at the University of Bristol. The wait for my interview invitations, offers and exam results led to a panic-stricken year for me, as I’m sure it has many others. I jumped at the opportunity to write...
by Publishing | Jun 6, 2021 | Application Updates, wellbeing
My name is Erin Kelly. I’m a second year medical student at the University of Glasgow. I’m twenty years old. My favourite colour is pink. I like dancing, swimming and listening to music. In 2018 I was diagnosed with depression and...
by access | May 26, 2021 | Student Author Series, Virtual Medical Society, wellbeing
Hi everyone, welcome to our next blog on “how to stay motivated during lockdown”. I am Sanshika and I am Shraddha and we are your Wellbeing Officers. If you haven’t already, make sure to have a look at our previous blogs where we introduce ourselves and “The...
by Publishing | Apr 17, 2021 | Medical School: My Experience, wellbeing
There is an indefinable motivation at the start of a new period, whether that is a year, month or week. This powers us to set goals, write resolutions and achieve, but can also lead to adding unnecessary pressure and comparing yourself to others, especially where...
