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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...
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Apr 7, 20193 min read
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...
Oct 2, 20183 min read
5 things I Wish I Knew Before Medical School
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...
Oct 2, 20188 min read
A Journey to Medicine - From Nigeria to the UK
As part of our plans to expand this year, we have decided to share the stories of many Melanin Medics (both doctors and medical...
Oct 2, 20184 min read
Dealing with Rejection
Every time I thought I was being rejected from something good, I was actually being re-directed to something better. – Dr Steve Maraboli...
Oct 2, 20187 min read
My Medical School Experience - UK to Bulgaria
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....
Oct 2, 20183 min read
Thinking of applying to Medical School - Things to Consider
Many dream of becoming a Doctor from a young age and some may only have decided recently but that is only the beginning. For those...
Oct 2, 201820 min read
Medical School Interviews Question Bank
DISCLAIMER: As Melanin Medics we thought it would be a good idea to have a central source of potential questions which we have gathered...
Oct 2, 20189 min read
Preparing for Medical School Interviews
Receiving interviews is a very daunting yet exciting time, you’re one step closer to your dream. Interviews are part of the process of...
Sep 26, 20185 min read
BMAT: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW!
Whenever I think back to applying to Medical School, I am always blown away by how much is demanded of you. As well as trying to keep on...
Sep 26, 20186 min read
STUDYING MEDICINE WITH A FOUNDATION YEAR
Hello! I’m currently a 4th medical year student, and my course included a foundation year, so essentially the complete duration of my...
Sep 26, 20183 min read
7 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD STUDY MEDICINE
Rewarding. As a doctor you have the opportunity to witness your direct impact on people’s lives and how the outcomes of decision you have...
Sep 26, 20184 min read
WORK EXPERIENCE FOR MEDICAL SCHOOL – OPTIONS
“Experience is the teacher of all things” – Julius Caesar Work experience is an important part of your application when applying to...
Sep 26, 20188 min read
WRITING A MEDICAL PERSONAL STATEMENT
Writing your personal statement is one of the first of many hurdles you face when applying to Medical School. Your personal statement is...
Sep 26, 20183 min read
THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A MENTOR
“If I have seen further than others, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” Isaac Newton 9 REASONS YOU NEED A MENTOR! They are...
Sep 26, 20184 min read
UKCAT – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW!
The UKCAT (UK Clinical Aptitude Test) is an admission test used by certain universities to select the students with the “most appropriate...
Sep 26, 20183 min read
CHOOSING A MEDICAL SCHOOL
There are 33 med schools and you only have 4 UCAS choices. When choosing a med school there are so many things to consider; so I thought...
Sep 26, 20184 min read
FIRST BLOG POST: GETTING INTO MEDICAL SCHOOL
I remember when I was in year 6 and my sisters friend asked me what I wanted to be. I said I wanted to be a neurosurgeon and she laughed...
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