Fighting back
“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 …
Staying mentally well at medical school
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. …
Intercalating in anaesthetics, critical care and pain medicine
Hi, I’m Lucy Stewart and for my third year of medicine I intercalated in anaesthetics, critical care and pain medicine (ACCPM). I chose this programme for two main reasons; firstly it was a speciality I was interested and I felt …
Intercalating in immunology
Hi, I’m Simran Piya and for my third year of medicine I intercalated in immunology. I have participated in a few clinical research projects but I have never had the opportunity to fully immerse myself and be involved in a …
Top tips for living in Edinburgh
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, …
Make the most of Welcome week
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, …
It’s a friendly place!
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 …
Get to grips with your workload
Hi I’m Eunsoo and I’m just about start Year 2. The best bit about living in Edinburgh is that everything is close enough together that you can walk pretty much anywhere. It’s a beautiful town with pretty buildings which makes …
5 steps to shopping ethically
In this blog for Fashion Revolution Week, medical student Mikaela Loach discusses her top tips for ensuring your clothing purchases are both ethically made and sustainable. Since I ditched high street shopping about three years ago, I get a lot …
Simulated neurosurgery – a student story
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 …
Walking back to happiness
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 …
