In this Open Pod episode, Ciara interviews Lucy from the University of Cambridge. Cambridge is a traditional course but still integrates some clinical patients in the preclinical years. The course also has a compulsory intercalation year. The A Level entry requirements for 2021 entry are A*A*A, and the average BMAT score for 2018/19 entry was Section 1: 5.5, Section 2: 6.1 and Section 3: 3.5A. Listen to hear all about how students really find the course and get some top tips on how to get in! Comment any questions for Lucy on the Medic Mentor blog: https://medicmentor.co.uk/how-to-become-a-doctor-blog/

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Syliva from the University College London. UCL is an advertised as an integrated, but has very limited patient contact in the pre-clinical years. The course also has a compulsory intercalation year. The A Level entry requirements for 2021 entry are A*AA, and the average BMAT score for 2018/19 entry was Section 1: 4.3, Section 2: 4.1 and Section 3: 2.9A. Listen to hear all about how students really find the course and get some top tips on how to get in! Comment any questions for Sylvia on the Medic Mentor blog: https://medicmentor.co.uk/how-to-become-a-doctor-blog/

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Keertana from the University of Leicester. Leicester is an integrated course with an optional intercalation year. The A Level entry requirements for 2021 entry are AAA, and more points are allocated for those with UCAT scores higher than 2900. Listen to hear all about how students really find the course and get some top tips on how to get in! Comment any questions for Keertana on the Medic Mentor blog: https://medicmentor.co.uk/how-to-become-a-doctor-blog/

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Rebecca from the University of Glasgow. Glasgow is an integrated course with an optional intercalation year. The A Level entry requirements for 2021 entry are AAA, and the lowest UCAT score considered for interview was 2650 (in 2019). Listen to hear all about how students really find the course and get some top tips on how to get in! Comment any questions for Rebecca on the Medic Mentor blog: https://medicmentor.co.uk/how-to-become-a-doctor-blog/

Fear not! Despite Open Days being cancelled across the country, Ciara and Lucy are bringing the Open Days to you through a series of ‘Open Pods’ where they interview Medical Students from different universities across the UK. They ask all the important questions that will help you make an informed decision as to which Medical School is right for you. Listen for fantastic insight from students who know what they are talking about. And the best part... you don’t even need to leave your house!  In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Chris from the University of Bristol. Bristol is an integrated course with an optional intercalation year. The A Level entry requirements for 2021 entry are AAA, and candidates with a UCAT score of >2660 (in 2017/8) were likely to be invited to interview. Listen to hear all about how students really find the course and get some top tips on how to get in! Comment any questions for Chris on the Medic Mentor blog: https://medicmentor.co.uk/how-to-become-a-doctor-blog/

Join hosts Lucy and Ciara, both medical students, as they walk you through how to choose your the perfect Medical School for you. In parts 2 & 3 they break down the types of medical courses and methods (including less conventional methods!) to help you make difficult decisions. If you’re confused by the terms EBL, PBL, CBL, traditional, integrated and spiral curriculum, this episode will debunk the jargon to help you make an informed decision.

Join our hosts, Lucy and Ciara, as they interview Dr Uppal (chief dentist) all about the Awards Programme for Applying Students! Also hear from Dr Quinn as she discusses the latest addition to the Scholarship programme - the Awards programme for Medical Students! Make sure to comment on the blog to let us know your experiences of the Awards programme and any advice you have for other students!

Join hosts Lucy and Ciara, both medical students, as they walk you through how to choose your the perfect Medical School for you. Everyone always wishes they knew whether a university was going to accept them or not before they use up one of those precious 4 medical school applications slots - applying strategically is the closest Ciara and Lucy can get you! In part 1 of this mini-series on Choosing a Medical School , we will discuss how medical schools assess your application and what weighting means with regards to the different parts of your application such as the UCAT, BMAT, your GCSEs, predicted grades and personal statement. We share exclusive advice about what to do if your UCAT score is low (<610), as well as how you can find out if you are a below average, normal or above average applicant to each medical school. We have so much advice to share with you so if there is anything you think we've missed then make sure to comment on the Medic Mentor blog for this episode at: https://medicmentor.co.uk/category/becoming-a-doctor-podcast-series/

Join hosts Lucy and Ciara, both medical students, as they discuss how to choose your university accommodation and packing essentials! Let us know what you think on the medic mentor blog: https://medicmentor.co.uk/how-to-become-a-doctor-blog/

Join hosts Lucy and Ciara, both medical students, as they walk you through the summer before starting medical school! Find out what they did and start planning a fun and productive summer break! Let us know what you think on the medic mentor blog: https://medicmentor.co.uk/how-to-become-a-doctor-blog/