Mona Eskandaripour discusses 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 write up. But …
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 Ramsay 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 …
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 …
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 …
Hello I’m Phei, I’m currently a 4th year medical student. I grew up in the Borneo part of Malaysia. Starting your journey at Edinburgh Medical School can be both exciting and daunting! Whether you are wondering how to navigate your …
Year 2 medical student, Libby shares an insight into her experience of being a first year medical student, obstacles met and overcome along the way and tips for new students. Hi everyone! I’m Libby, I’m a medical student ambassador, …
We hear from the team behind Widening Participation Medics on their society aims and objectives, community building and support, activities and events, and how you can get involved. Hi there, we are Robyn and Maha, current presidents and founders …
Edinburgh medical students and graduates alike will be able to reflect on time in the anatomy teaching lab learning from the ‘silent teacher’ – a community member who has donated their body for the purpose of medical teaching and research. …
Hello, I’m Heen, a Year 3 medical student. I’d like to share with you a few tips and suggestions on looking after your mental health and wellbeing at medical school and crucially – avoiding burnout. Medical school can be hard …
Hi, I’m Vicki McCorkell. I think that there has always been a teacher in me somewhere. As the daughter of two teachers (one primary and one secondary maths) it was perhaps inevitable. Many a weekend as a 12 year old …
Hello! My name is Janet Skinner, I graduated from Edinburgh Medical School in 1994 (so probably before many of you were born…Argh!). I’m from Tranent in East Lothian and had it existed in the day, would probably have been a …
Hello, I’m Agata. I’m a clinical fellow in medical education and currently doing a MD in medical education. I can’t quite believe I am an early career academic. I was from a widening participation background, born in Poland and immigrated …
I was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa when I was 19 and in my second year of medical school in England. My difficulties with eating had started the year before when I first came to university – I was fresh out …
“I feel like even asking trans people “why are pronouns important to you?” just shows how much most cisgender people take being addressed correctly for granted.” A blog post on pronouns, written by one of our medical students. I don’t …
Hello. I am Alison Scott, the Director of Student Wellbeing for the medical school. I have been in post since December of last year. I graduated from Dundee university (Edinburgh rejected my application to study medicine!) and I have worked …
Hello, I am Kirsty Dundas the senior tutor for student wellbeing in the medical school. I have been in this role for over 12 years. I am an Edinburgh medical school graduate and have trained in the south east of …
Hi I’m Weronika, a Year 2 medical student, and as part of our group project this semester we are writing blogs covering a variety of themes. Mental Health is a topic already relevant when discussing “life as a medical student” …
Hi, my name is Megan Taylor and I’m a second year medical student. As part of our SSC project for this semester, our group is writing blog posts on our experience of being medical students at Edinburgh University. This is …
Hi, my name is Elaine Fairchild and I am the MBChB Student Wellbeing Administrator as well as looking after the administration for the Clinical Tutor Associates for Years 4-6. I have been with the University for over twelve years in …
