Hi, I’m Susan, a year 5 student on HCP-Med. Combining advanced studies with personal life demands a high level of discipline and effective management strategies. Here’s an insight into how I manage to juggle family, work, and academics in the …
Year 5 medical student Amberley, shares her experience visiting Surgeons’ Hall museums to see a powerful new exhibition featuring a portrait celebrating women in surgery. On a sunny afternoon not long before we entered the depths of exam season, …
Year 5 medical student Sarah, shares the stories of four key individuals in the journey of transgender healthcare. ‘Surely, where the mind cannot be made to fit the body, the body should be made to fit, approximately, at any rate …
Susan, a final year student on the HCP-Med programme, explains why it was the right programme for her, and shares the highlights and challenges so far. Choosing HCP-Med When I considered a career change into medicine there were a couple …
Hello! We are Medics Crochet and Crafts, a relaxed society that aims to support students through creativity and crafting. You can come along to perfect your skills or learn something new! Our aim? The society is only a few …
Hey guys! I’m Andria and I’m a current first year medical student. As an international student from Taiwan, I have had to move (quite literally) across the world to Edinburgh. At the time, I remember being quite excited but also …
Trauma Code: Heroes on Call By Moniz Wong Thinking back to question ‘why do you want to study medicine?’, I’d imagine that many of us can attribute that to the medical shows that we’ve been exposed to since young. Whether …
Hello! We are Edinburgh Medics Run Club. Established in 2024, we are one of Edinburgh’s newest and fastest-growing societies. Whether you are a high-level athlete, completely new to running, or somewhere in between – we offer runs suited to all …
My name is Boss Cheung, avid amateur baker, cake sommelier and least importantly, a first year medical student. Here’s an insight into my life in baking – the ultimate time out for me. Whilst romanticising university life before I started …
Hello, my name is Boss Cheung and I’m a first year medical student and I wanted to share an insight into my adventure to Aviemore with the Wilderness Medics – my first residential trip away. Last semester was a busy …
Hi! My name is Sarah, and I am one of the directors for this year’s Medics Musical. I am writing this in the middle of our rehearsal for our big number for the end of act one, and I should …
Year 5 medical student, Sarah takes us on a journey through history as she ponders the use of alcohol as medicine. “For wine is the most beneficial of beverages, the pleasantest of medicines, and the least cloying of appetizing things” …
Year 1 medical student, Cassidy discusses imposter syndrome. One day, you’re thrilled to have made it into medical school. Full of excitement and ambition, you realise all the hard work you poured into your application paid off. The next, you’re …
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 …
