Farewell to Edinburgh
Hi! I’m Baran, a Year 6 medic who will be graduating in July and moving to England to start work as an FY1 shortly after. It feels strange to say that the last six years have flown by, especially given …
How to survive medical school: top tips for all six years
Hello! I’m Marina, currently a Year 6 medic, graduating in July. My medical school journey was one I will remember fondly, with many long-lasting friendships formed along the way and lots of learning acquired through clinical placements and tutors I’ve …
Memories of med school
Year 6 student Coco shares her highlights from six years of medical school. Hi! I’m Coco, a final year medical student at the University of Edinburgh. The six years of medical school have gone by faster than I could imagine. …
From dietitian to HCP-Med student
Year 2 HCP-Med student Mike Potts tells us about his long and winding path towards a career in medicine I am currently a second year HCP-Med student and hope (fingers crossed, touching wood and lucky rabbit’s foot) to be a …
Sustainability and planetary health at Edinburgh Medical School
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 …
Society profile: Widening Participation Medics Society
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 …
Society Profile: Lifestyle Medicine Society
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 …
276 summits of Arthur’s Seat in one year
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 …
The Graduate: Chloe Scott
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 …
A year of reflection
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 …
How hard is medical school really?
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 …
Three tips for taking care of your wellbeing at university
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 …
A sense of belonging
How do you set up a student society from scratch? Our Y2 medical students outline how they created the newly-established Edinburgh Hindu Society. Namaste! We are a group of Y2 medical students who have had the privilege of helping establish …
GECKO: A global surgical journey
My name is Nataysia, and I am a fifth year MBChB student at the University of Edinburgh. I grew up in Vancouver, Canada where I was very involved in sports such as varsity volleyball and track and field as well …
Society profile: Global Health Society
We are the Global Health Society! We have a wide range of interests, from topics like local health inequalities all the way to climate change and sustainability. We aim to celebrate enthusiasm for global health and offer opportunities to get …
The graduate: Marianne Watters
Marianne Watters graduated from her MBChB in 2017. Currently, she is a Wellbeing of Women Clinical Research Fellow and specialty trainee in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Tell us a bit about your time at university: any particular memories? I particularly …
Full-body scans: lifesaver or scam?
Medical student Jinken Li discusses the pros and cons of the current lifestyle trend for full-body scans. As a medical student, it’s ironic that I don’t have the healthiest lifestyle. Be it sleeping in on weekends, or a woefully unvaried …
My summer internship in Oxford’s Translational Research in Immunology Group
Year 2 medical student, Feruz spent her summer interning in the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Oxford. She shares an insight into this valuable experience and encourages others to consider applying for the UNIQ+ graduate internship. Hello …
Navigating life as a new medical student: a reflection on first year and what I wish I’d known sooner.
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, …
Stem cells and regenerative medicine: my summer internship in the Emmerson Lab
Year 2 medical student, Madeleine provides an insight into her summer lab internship in the Institute for Regeneration and Repair and how it has cemented her desire to incorporate research into her medical career. My name is Madeleine, and …
