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...

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

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

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

In the summer of 2018, I spent 8 weeks in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on my medical elective. After waiting for 4 years, I finally...

One can't deny the fact dealing with your emotions in Medicine is challenging. You come across different things everyday, it's very rare...

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...

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...

What is Speed Reading? Speed reading can be best defined as the process of quickly identifying and understanding as well as retaining...

STREAMLINE YOUR WORKLOAD USING THE 5 D’S: DO, DELETE, DELAY, DIMINISH, DISTRIBUTE Do: Work that is of high priority and needs to be done...

Medical school at times is exactly what I feared,  but some days it is the complete polar opposite of what I expected. There are many...

1. I WISH I KNEW HOW SACRED MY TIME WOULD BECOME The intensity of Medical School is no joke, when they say your time becomes limited they...

As part of our plans to expand this year, we have decided to share the stories of many Melanin Medics (both doctors and medical...

My second semester of Medical School has officially begun in full force and has shown no signs of slowing down. For those that don’t know...

We have all received medical attention at certain points of our lives, and I can say that holds true especially for my family and myself....

Learning content and studying can get very frustrating when it seems as though your trustee method isn’t working as effectively as it...

Burnout can be defined as a state of emotional, mental and physical exhaustion as a result of chronic stress. It is characterised by...

1. Be honest with yourself It is so important to be honest with yourself and realistic in terms of the goals you set. For example; if you...

So I’ll admit, I had a bit of writers block this week and struggled to decide what to write about but having posted consistently since...

So we’ve recently been asked about our tips for learning anatomy and we’re more than happy to share. Anatomy relies on memory so it is...