I am a fourth-year medical student with an interest in surgery and I chose the BSs (Hon) Surgical Sciences programme for my intercalation year. For me, the most memorable aspect of the intercalation year was the diversity. On the Surgical …
For my intercalated degree, I chose to study Immunology. When choosing an intercalation in second year, I was really torn between several honours programmes but I knew that I had found immunology really interesting in first year. I was also …
Hi, I’m Mahnoor Shah and I’m a fourth year medical student. I have just finished my intercalation degree in health sciences (surgical sciences). Intercalation in medical school comes with many benefits and a few challenges. Hopefully, this will shine some …
Derek Smith is Radiology Registrar and Clinical Teaching Fellow with NHS Lothian. He tells us about the transition from medical school to career in radiology. When I started medical school in Edinburgh in 2007, I had no idea what a …
In legend, long ago… there stood a hospital on Mount Olympus. In a golden age of gods and extraordinary medical students, the greatest of these students was Hercules: son of Zeus. Caught in the midst of Zeus and Hera’s marital …
Medical student William Lawrence recalls an interesting first year student project. Our SSC1 project investigated the degree to which distractions in operating theatres impacted the performance of staff. We chose to do the project because we all were interested in …
Emma McLachlan is a 6th-year nursing-turned-medical student at the University of Edinburgh. While she was on her nursing elective in Ghana in 2013, she decided she wanted to step things up and become a doctor. Let’s start from the …
The WellMed committee share their top tips for looking after yourself. For those who are new or not sure who we are, WellMed is a student led group designed to improve wellbeing in the Medical School and beyond. We do …
A regular feature where MBChB students meet teaching staff. This issue, Rebecca Murphy Lonergan meets Director of Undergraduate Teaching, David Kluth. Rebecca What were your expectations? As Prof Kluth has to put up with me quite regularly, I knew we’d …
MBChB graduate Greig Torpey tells us about the next big step on his medical career. We are now over three months into Foundation Year 1 (FY1) and what a crazy time it has been. Around 50 Edinburgh graduates made the …
Andrew Clelland, President of the ESSS tells us about the flagship surgical society within Edinburgh Medical School. My name’s Andrew and I’m President of ESSS this year. I’m very lucky to be supported by a diverse team of fantastically …
Year 5 MBChB student Gavin Woodbridge tells us about his passion for ornithology. My extracurricular interest is birding – identifying, recording and studying birds! It is more than a hobby, it’s a passion. I am fortunate enough to have had …
Year 3 MBChB student Luke O’Kane reports on starting intercalating in Bioethics, Law and Society. Going into third year, it’s hard to know what to expect. Depending on which degree you intercalate in, you can be put into a completely …
“Mental illness may not be your fault. But it is your responsibility.” Medical student Jennifer Pewsey considers if anger is still a mental health taboo? In 2007, the world made fun of Britney when she shaved her head in the …
As part of Mental Health and Wellbeing Week 2019, medical student Heather McAdam reflects on her own experience and encourages others to speak out when they are struggling. I am Heather, a third year medical student intercalating in Global Health Policy. …
Hi, I’m Zac, just starting Year 2 at Edinburgh Medical School. Edinburgh is the perfectly sized city and it is so easy to get around by foot or on a bike. Sometimes it is easier to get the bus though, …
Hi I’m Adam Vacek, just about to start Year 2. Edinburgh is an amazing city. It was what ultimately convinced me to choose this university out of all of my offers. You can experience everything from culture, nature, nightlife, restaurants, …
Hi, I’m Mei Yen Liew, Year 2. The people in Edinburgh are very welcoming, polite and friendly and I have really enjoyed studying here thus far. It’s undeniably different from high school; there is a lot more self-studying. It takes …
By first year medical student, Nandaja Narayanan As part of Brain Awareness Week 2019, Edinburgh Medical School held an interactive performance of simulated brain surgery, featuring state-of-the-art surgical technology. The event required organisation from many parties to make the event …
Hello everyone… happy mental health and wellbeing week! My name is Karyn and I’m currently in my fourth year of studying medicine at Edinburgh. The topic of mental health is incredibly close to my heart as I myself started having …
