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 …
Hi, I’m Jemima, a fourth-year medical student from Kent in the South of England. After living in Edinburgh for three years, I feel incredibly lucky to call it my home. It’s the perfect student city, and I’m excited to share …
Hello I’m Phei, I’m currently a 4th year medical student. I grew up in the Borneo part of Malaysia. Starting your journey at Edinburgh Medical School can be both exciting and daunting! Whether you are wondering how to navigate your …
Hi, I’m Ana and I’m a 5th year medical student from Liverpool. For many people, going to university is their first taste of independence. With this comes some new responsibilities, including managing your finances. This can be a big concern …
Hello I’m Phei, I’m currently a 4th year medical student. I grew up in the Borneo part of Malaysia. One of my favourite places and running spots in Edinburgh is the Holyrood Park. As a current student at Edinburgh, I …
I’m Joelle, a 5th year medical student, and am originally from Malaysia. I’m currently on my psychiatry placement at St. John’s Hospital. I hope you are all looking forward to the coming year: it’s going to be an exciting one. …
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 …
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 …
