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 …
Susan, a final year student on the HCP-Med programme, explains why it was the right programme for her, and shares the highlights and challenges so far. Choosing HCP-Med When I considered a career change into medicine there were a couple …
Tell us about your current job I currently work as an intensive care nurse in the Highlands. I work 1:1 with ventilated patients requiring multiple organ support. This involves giving kind and compassionate care as well as in-depth knowledge to …
Tell us about your current job I am currently working as a MSK advanced practice physiotherapist in the NHS. I see a range of musculoskeletal conditions in an outpatient setting, as well as a mentoring and teaching role for peers …
Year 2 HCP-Med student Mike Potts tells us about his long and winding path towards a career in medicine I am currently a second year HCP-Med student and hope (fingers crossed, touching wood and lucky rabbit’s foot) to be a …
Hi everyone! My name is Calum: I’m an Advanced Critical Care Practitioner (ACCP) and a year 2 HCP-Med student. I have found the HCP Med programme has been ideal for me to study medicine while continuing to work as a …
Hello, my name is Róisín. I am a first year HCP-Med student and podiatrist. I am very passionate about widening participation and encouraging people to consider a career in healthcare. HCP-Med is a medical degree designed for experienced healthcare professionals …
Hi, my name is Ayesha Ali. I am a Year 1 HCP-Med student and I work as a radiographer based in Glasgow. A HCP-Med e-flyer was initially circulated to the department through email by our sector superintendent radiographer in early …
