A regular feature where MBChB students meet teaching staff. This issue, Rebecca Murphy Lonergan meets Director of Undergraduate Teaching, David Kluth. Rebecca What were your expectations? As Prof Kluth has to put up with me quite regularly, I knew we’d …
MBChB graduate Greig Torpey tells us about the next big step on his medical career. We are now over three months into Foundation Year 1 (FY1) and what a crazy time it has been. Around 50 Edinburgh graduates made the …
Andrew Clelland, President of the ESSS tells us about the flagship surgical society within Edinburgh Medical School. My name’s Andrew and I’m President of ESSS this year. I’m very lucky to be supported by a diverse team of fantastically …
Year 5 MBChB student Gavin Woodbridge tells us about his passion for ornithology. My extracurricular interest is birding – identifying, recording and studying birds! It is more than a hobby, it’s a passion. I am fortunate enough to have had …
Year 3 MBChB student Luke O’Kane reports on starting intercalating in Bioethics, Law and Society. Going into third year, it’s hard to know what to expect. Depending on which degree you intercalate in, you can be put into a completely …
“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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
