Zainab explains how a passion for the science of the human body led to a career change from pharmacy to medicine. I was a little concerned about going back to studying after being out of university for a good few …
To mark 300 years of the Medical School, an official tartan was created by Minty, a third year textiles student at the University of Edinburgh, whose winning design is now officially registered and part of our Medical School’s history. Thank …
Rob Gilmour, final year medical student, reflects on research he co-authored with Dr Mekhola Hoff, exploring how drones could transform the way organs are transported for transplantation. What did you do and what did you find? Dr Mekhola Hoff …
Edinburgh University Medics Rugby Club is a long-established and proudly traditional club, with records stretching back to 1978. Our distinctive red, yellow and maroon strip, said to represent blood, pus, and liver, echoes this strong heritage. The club is built …
Mona Eskandaripour meets Professor Sarah Tabrizi and discusses recent advances in gene therapy We’ve all read it – or at least the BBC headline – “Huntington’s disease successfully treated for first time”. Coming from a neurosciences background, I was especially …
MBChB student Lucy tells us about her experience on the 16-day APEX 7 research expedition to Bolivia. I am not the outdoorsy, adventurous type. The cold, the lack of amenities, the discomfort – this is not where I thrive. Or …
Mona Eskandaripour and Hannah Yoncer discuss the challenges of working part-time while studying. Studying medicine isn’t easy. Every week introduces a new system to learn, ten diseases to memorise, 15 acronyms to decode and about 400 new Anki cards to …
MBChB student Kavya Shankar on trying to find comfort in idleness I’ve been trying to add “doing nothing” to my weekly routine, the way one might add yoga or journaling – and it’s going terribly. I’m bad at it. I …
MBChB student Ruby explores some of the best swimming spots around Edinburgh. Growing up in north-east England, just a stone’s throw from the North Sea, meant that every Boxing Day started with slathering on goose fat and a bobble hat …
Here at EUVSS, we aim to bring together students with an interest in vascular surgery and the wider vascular sciences. Our goal is to provide a platform to develop surgical skills, deepen understanding, and inspire the next generation of vascular …
Nicole Benson intercalated to Edinburgh from King’s College London. She explains why she chose to intercalate onto the Anthropology and Sociology of Medicine programme, and how it is helping to shape her future career plans. “Intercalation is a waste of …
Zahra Hussaini witnessed the fall of Kabul firsthand, losing friends and classmates along the way. These experiences, alongside limited access to basic healthcare in her home country, inspired her to pursue medicine as both a rewarding career and a profound …
As women across Afghanistan were stripped of their right to education, Tahmina Hail found herself on a new, but challenging, pathway. Here, she shares her journey from Afghanistan to the Edinburgh Medical School. My aspiration to become a doctor …
Final-year medical student Ellie Rowbotham swaps scrubs for sea boots as she reflects on her first voyage as a sail trainee during the Tall Ships Races in Aberdeen. What is a tall ship? As someone who had not sailed …
Hello! Here at EUSCTS we aim to provide likeminded individuals with a platform to build on confidence, skills, and knowledge. To keep it short, we want to educate and mentor the next generation of cardiothoracic surgeons! What is cardiothoracic surgery? …
Year 1 medical student, Cassidy explores the boundaries around activism and professionalism and discovers and discusses a few of the grey areas and obstacles. Lately, with so much happening, with the pandemic, environmental challenges, widening health inequalities, and uncertainty around …
Year 5 medical student, Joe discusses the new preference informed allocation system for prospective resident doctors and weighs up a couple of possible scenarios. “You mean you could be sent…down south?!?” she lamented with the horror reserved only for Scots …
Transitioning to full-time medicine education involves not just a shift in routine but careful financial planning. Here’s how final year student, Susan Poots, navigated the transition from part-time to full-time learning in year-four of HCP-Med. Managing financially When I started …
Hi, I’m Susan, a year 5 student on HCP-Med. Combining advanced studies with personal life demands a high level of discipline and effective management strategies. Here’s an insight into how I manage to juggle family, work, and academics in the …
Year 5 medical student Amberley, shares her experience visiting Surgeons’ Hall museums to see a powerful new exhibition featuring a portrait celebrating women in surgery. On a sunny afternoon not long before we entered the depths of exam season, …
