MBChB student Joe Bulman explores the phenomenon of the doctor turned comedian. Robin Williams (as the now iconic fictional funny-doctor Patch Adams) once declared, when his character was finally brought to justice for practising medicine without a licence, that “If …
Claudia Chan graduated from the MBChB in 2023. She is currently a Specialised Foundation Year 2 doctor at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. Tell us a bit about your time at university. Any particular memories? One of the highlights of my …
Bob shares experiences of finding the right part time job and prioritising living expenses. At the time of writing, I have four official jobs: one as a Christmas temp, another as an online tutor, a third as a university ambassador, …
Bob shares what to expect from offer holder days, from meeting future classmates to talking to ambassadors. I was quite nervous in the weeks leading up to Edinburgh’s offer holder day. My experience with Edinburgh, both as a city and …
Hello, I’m Andria, a first-year medical student at Edinburgh Medical School from Taiwan. Here’s a bit about my experience (and some top tips) for managing a part-time job while studying medicine. Starting university is a big transition, not just academically …
If you are seeking academic support and guidance during your studies, then your Deputy Year Directors are here for you. They work closely with the Student Experience Coordinator to facilitate welcome, induction and transition activities alongside a range of community …
Year 2 medical student Cassidy, takes us along on her voyage to discover some of Edinburgh’s finest records stores and what they have to offer dedicated vinyl fans and casual browsers alike. I imagine waking up at an unearthly early …
Year 5 medical student, Sarah reflects on her medicine of the elderly placement, and specifically dealing with the death of patients. “The last stage is mournful and distressing to behold. The patient is troubled with severe diarrhoea or looseness, the …
Hi my name is Saloni, I’m a Year 6 medical student and co-founder of the Mahim Aboli Foundation. 225 towels, 450 handkerchiefs, 675 sets of undergarments. This is the number of hygiene products that the Mahim Aboli Foundation distributed this …
Year 5 medical student, Amberley Evans weighs up the benefits and risks of medical TV. When they asked me why I wanted to be a doctor at my medical school interview, the most truthful answer would have been that it …
The Edinburgh Friends of MSF society is a student-led society which aims to raise awareness about Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and what they are doing in the field. Our goals are to engage the University community through a variety of …
Rachael Forsythe graduated with her MBChB in 2008. She works as a consultant vascular surgeon. Tell us a bit about your time at university. Any particular memories? I initially struggled to adapt to being a very academically average student. …
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 …
Hi! I’m Alastair (he/they), I’m a 4th year medic and also the president of the LGBTQ+ Medics society. However, in some ways I’m better known as my alter ego Ivy Infusion (takes some people a minute to get the medical …
Tell us about your current job I currently work as an intensive care nurse in the Highlands. I work 1:1 with ventilated patients requiring multiple organ support. This involves giving kind and compassionate care as well as in-depth knowledge to …
Tell us about your current job I am currently working as a MSK advanced practice physiotherapist in the NHS. I see a range of musculoskeletal conditions in an outpatient setting, as well as a mentoring and teaching role for peers …
Hi, I’m Hasan, a Year 6 medical student from Newcastle Upon Tyne. Congratulations on securing your place at the University of Edinburgh. You are about to embark on an exciting journey, one that will be intellectually stimulating, challenging and immensely …
I’m Sioned and I’ve recently begun my fifth (yikes) year of medicine at Edinburgh. I thought it would be fun to bring you all along on a week in my life (while enthusiasm is high) so that you can see …
My name is Hector, and I am a Year 5 student on the programme. At my point in study, first year feels like a lifetime ago, but I distinctly remember why I picked this great place to study medicine. At …
Hi there, my name’s Hector and I am aYear 5 student currently on placement on OBGYN at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary. This is the busiest block of the year so normally my days have more self-directed learning time but …
