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Sep 6, 2020
6 min

Applying for Academic Foundation Programme

The AFP is a type of Foundation Programme that provides a dedicated time for foundation doctors to get involved in either academic research,

Aug 30, 2020
6 min

A Guide to FPAS

The Foundation Programme Application System, or FPAS, is the process in which medical school graduates apply for their Foundation jobs

Dec 15, 2019
4 min

A Career in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Despite it being 2019, a handful of my patients and colleagues (young and old) are visibly surprised when I tell them that I am a Consultant

Jun 9, 2019
3 min

Didn't get a place for Medicine in the UK? A demystified guide to studying medicine in Europe

Medconnect Europe is an agency comprised of students and Doctors who’ve graduated from Bulgaria that provides free, impartial and...

Apr 28, 2019
3 min

The Truth about Comparison

"Comparison is the thief of Joy" I've heard that quote repeatedly throughout my life but I would be lying if I said that I don't compare...

Apr 21, 2019
3 min

Self-Management Strategies

“Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning and focused effort” -...

Apr 7, 2019
3 min

What to do if you don’t get into Medical School

Medical school applications are so competitive that deserving candidates are turned away every year. However, please be encouraged that...

Mar 17, 2019
4 min

How To Revise When You've Lost Motivation

Whether you’re studying for your A-level exams or medical school exams this summer, the motivation to get out of bed, go to school or...

Mar 10, 2019
5 min

The Importance of Role Models for the Young, Black Male

“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men” Fredrick Douglas I grew up in relative poverty. The common dream to...

Mar 3, 2019
3 min

Balance ~ Hitting the Gym vs. Hitting the Books

Balance. As medical students and future doctors it is something we frequently speak about during interviews and strive to achieve. It is...

Feb 17, 2019
3 min

Pre-Clinical Medical Years: What I Wish I Knew

As a preclinical medic, the idea of clinical medicine may seem daunting. How does one cope with the transition from lectures,...

Feb 10, 2019
3 min

Managing Your Time in Medical School - Our Top 10 Tips

Medical school can be very demanding and challenging at times by having insufficient time to complete everything. However, here are a...

Feb 3, 2019
3 min

Halfway through Medical School

It’s official, I’m halfway through medical school!! Last week we had our Halfway Ball at the beautiful Grand Connaught Rooms (London),...

Jan 13, 2019
4 min

Why we should be doing more to advocate for blood donation in our community

Black blood donors make up only about 1% of the NHS’s existing donor base, despite the number of donors increasing over the last few...

Nov 25, 2018
2 min

Don't Limit Yourself!

I decided to write this specific blog post after I received a message on social media. The message was not meant to be vindictive but it...

Nov 18, 2018
3 min

The Art of Being Reflective

What do you think of when someone asks you to ‘reflect’? Sometimes it can appear as a vague and abstract concept. Some people think it is...

Oct 15, 2018
4 min

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