Hi, I’m Ana and I’m a 5th year medical student from Liverpool. For many people, going to university is their first taste of independence. With this comes some new responsibilities, including managing your finances. This can be a big concern …
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 …
Priyanka Kaushal shares three ways she keeps on top of her wellbeing while studying for a medical degree. I’ve really enjoyed my time studying medicine so far, although it has obviously involved both ups and downs, and times when I …
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, …
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 …
Hello, I’m Sonia and I am a senior tutor for Years 1-3 for student wellbeing in the medical school. I am quite new to the team as I only started my role last year but have long had an invested …
As part of our ‘Inspiring Doctors’ series, we speak to consultant psychiatrist, Dr Robby Steel about his route into psychiatry after almost leaving medicine for law instead. I am Robby Steel. My day job is as a consultant psychiatrist at …
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 …
Delighted to introduce you to some of the committee members of the Edinburgh University LGBT+ Medics. Tobias (he/him) – Education Officer Where are you from? Dundee What made you join the society? To work together getting involved with LGBTQI+ education …
Hi I’m Debbie and I am the Director of the Clinical Educator Programme and a Senior Lecturer in Medical Education at Edinburgh Medical School, but I’m also a member of the Student Wellbeing Team! Who am I? I am …
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, 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 …
