Year 5 medical student, Sarah takes us on a journey through history as she ponders the use of alcohol as medicine. “For wine is the most beneficial of beverages, the pleasantest of medicines, and the least cloying of appetizing things” …
Year 1 medical student, Cassidy discusses imposter syndrome. One day, you’re thrilled to have made it into medical school. Full of excitement and ambition, you realise all the hard work you poured into your application paid off. The next, you’re …
MBChB student Joe Bulman explores the phenomenon of the doctor turned comedian. Robin Williams (as the now iconic fictional funny-doctor Patch Adams) once declared, when his character was finally brought to justice for practising medicine without a licence, that “If …
Claudia Chan graduated from the MBChB in 2023. She is currently a Specialised Foundation Year 2 doctor at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. Tell us a bit about your time at university. Any particular memories? One of the highlights of my …
If you are seeking academic support and guidance during your studies, then your Deputy Year Directors are here for you. They work closely with the Student Experience Coordinator to facilitate welcome, induction and transition activities alongside a range of community …
Year 2 medical student Cassidy, takes us along on her voyage to discover some of Edinburgh’s finest records stores and what they have to offer dedicated vinyl fans and casual browsers alike. I imagine waking up at an unearthly early …
Year 5 medical student, Sarah reflects on her medicine of the elderly placement, and specifically dealing with the death of patients. “The last stage is mournful and distressing to behold. The patient is troubled with severe diarrhoea or looseness, the …
Hi my name is Saloni, I’m a Year 6 medical student and co-founder of the Mahim Aboli Foundation. 225 towels, 450 handkerchiefs, 675 sets of undergarments. This is the number of hygiene products that the Mahim Aboli Foundation distributed this …
Year 5 medical student, Amberley Evans weighs up the benefits and risks of medical TV. When they asked me why I wanted to be a doctor at my medical school interview, the most truthful answer would have been that it …
The Edinburgh Friends of MSF society is a student-led society which aims to raise awareness about Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and what they are doing in the field. Our goals are to engage the University community through a variety of …
Rachael Forsythe graduated with her MBChB in 2008. She works as a consultant vascular surgeon. Tell us a bit about your time at university. Any particular memories? I initially struggled to adapt to being a very academically average student. …
Exam time, after work time and avoiding screen time: crochet is the perfect project. We spoke to Year 5 students, Stefanie and Amberley plus transplant surgeon, Prof Lorna Marson about crocheting as the perfect break from medicine. Stefanie I …
Hi! I’m Alastair (he/they), I’m a 4th year medic and also the president of the LGBTQ+ Medics society. However, in some ways I’m better known as my alter ego Ivy Infusion (takes some people a minute to get the medical …
Hear from Year 4 and 5 MBChB students, Ellie and Amy as they delve into the world of planetary health, driven by a shared passion for sustainability. Ellie, and myself, Amy, both have a background interest in planetary health …
We are the Widening Participation Medics Society! We are a society that aims to support widening participation medical students to ensure backgrounds don’t negatively impact on opportunities into and throughout medical education. We hope to provide a safe space for …
Edinburgh University Lifestyle Medicine Society (EULMS) provides opportunities for like-minded individuals to share their passion for all aspects of lifestyle medicine, through education and discussion. What is lifestyle medicine? Lifestyle medicine is a modern medical discipline, based on the …
Year 2 medical student Tom details his experience climbing Arthur’s Seat 276 times in 2023 alone. My name is Tom Cadden, I am a second-year medical student. When I started studying last year, I had to move across to …
Chloe Scott graduated from her MBChB in 2004. She works as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon. Tell us a bit about your time at university: any particular memories? I really enjoyed my time at Edinburgh University and made some really …
Fourth year medical student Amberley completed her intercalated degree in Literature and Medicine. Literature and medicine might seem worlds away from many of the other intercalation options that the university provides. However, I think it’s one of the most unique …
Year 4 medical student Priyanka believes that while medicine perhaps has a reputation for being a difficult subject, it’s very manageable if you have the right attitude. I think it’s fair to say that medicine has a pretty tough …
