How To Become A Doctor
A Medic Mentor podcast hosted by medical students Afrida, Mez, Hannah & Krish, all about what to expect in the life of a medical student.
We talk about the day to day activities of both medical students and doctors across specialities and levels of training, while offering insight into frequently forgotten aspects of becoming a doctor. Expect to hear discussions of current affairs, personal anecdotes and top tips along the way!
Let us know what you think, follow us @howtobecomeadr on Instagram and tell us what you'd like to hear about next.
Latest episodes
Dec 7, 2020 • 32min
68. Media Medicine & General Practice: Dr Sara Kayat
In this episode, Lucy and Ciara chat with Dr Sara Kayat to discuss the many hats she wears as a GP, This Morning's resident doctor and new mum. You'll be sure to finish this episode feeling inspired as Dr Kayat shares what she loves about being a doctor. Listen to find out how Dr Kayat juggles her many roles and how she got into General Practice and TV 'doctoring' as we call it in the episode (and what that actually entails)! Make sure to leave any comments for Dr Kayat on the post for this episode on Instagram @howtobecomeadr.
Nov 30, 2020 • 46min
67. Sports Medicine: The Gym Medic
In this episode, Lucy and Ciara interview Dr Sarah Bailey (aka The Gym Medic) to discuss her role as a GP trainee and sports medic. Find out how Dr Bailey juggles her many roles, how she got into sports medicine (and what that actually entails), and some top tips on how to get into sports medicine! Make sure to leave any comments for Dr Bailey on the post for this episode on Instagram @howtobecomeadr.
You can find Dr Bailey on Instagram @TheGymMedic
Nov 23, 2020 • 49min
66. Obstetrics and Gynaecology: The Gynae Geek
In this episode, Lucy and Ciara interview Dr Anita Mitra (@gynaegeek on Instagram) to discuss her role as a specialty trainee in obs&gynae. Find out all about what working and researching in obstetrics and gynaecology is really like and get some top tips on how to make the most of your placements on the ward! Make sure to leave any comments for Dr Mitra on the post for this episode on Instagram @howtobecomeadr.
Nov 16, 2020 • 45min
65. Royal College of Physicians (RCP)
*BRAND NEW SPECIALTY SERIES*
In this episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Andrew Goddard, the President of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP). Make sure to listen now to find out what the RCP does, how Professor Goddard's career in gastroenterology progressed to allow him to become President of the RCP and how you can get involved with the organisation!
Nov 9, 2020 • 45min
64. NHS Structure
In this episode, Lucy talks to Helen and Hong-And from The Kings Fund about NHS Structure - one of the key areas of knowledge you need to ace for your interviews. They will discuss all the hot topics including:
What is the NHS
Integration of physical and mental health
Social prescribing
Division between social care and NHS care provision
Health inequalities and social determinants of health - the realisation that your health outcomes are not only determined by your access to healthcare
The future of integrated healthcare systems
NHS spending review and funding
NHS Brexit
Impact of coronavirus on NHS funding
Nov 2, 2020 • 20min
63. Oxbridge Interviews
Learn all about the Oxbridge interviews and top tips for acing them!
Oct 26, 2020 • 38min
62. How to ace your medical school interviews
Everything you need to know to smash your medical school interview!
Check out this episode to find out about:
⭐️ the 3 types of interview: MMI, panel & group
⭐️ tips to ace each type of interview
⭐️ who your interviewers will be & how to get into the mindset of an interviewer
⭐️ general tips & tricks on how to prepare (particularly with virtual interviews!)
⭐️ how to create your own mock questions
⭐️ how you can stand out as a candidate & secure that place!
Be sure to follow us on Instagram @howtobecomeadr
Oct 12, 2020 • 25min
62. Open Pod: Keele University
In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Nat from Keele University. Keele is an integrated course with an optional intercalation year. The A Level entry requirements for 2021 entry are AAA, and the UCAT score will be used in conjunction with GCSEs to rank applicants for invite to interview. Their UCAT cut off for 2021 entry is 2280 but this is looked at in conjunction with their roles and responsibilities form to determine who will be invited for interview. Listen to this episode to hear all about how students really find the course and get some top tips on how to get in! Comment any questions for Nat on her post on Instagram @howtobecomeadr!
Oct 5, 2020 • 32min
61. Open Pod: University of Sheffield
In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Mary from the University of Sheffield. Sheffield is a traditional course with an optional intercalation year. The A Level entry requirements for 2021 entry are AAA to include Chemistry or Biology and one other science (Maths, Physics, Biology/Human Biology or Psychology), and candidates must achieve a score of 2420/3600 or more in their UCAT to be given further consideration. The SJT is only considered for applicants invited to attend a MMI. You must also meet their minimum GCSE requirements. Listen to this episode to hear all about how students really find the course and get some top tips on how to get in! Comment any questions for Mary on her post on Instagram @howtobecomeadr!
Oct 2, 2020 • 24min
60. Open Pod: University of Plymouth
In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Yordi from the University of Plymouth. Plymouth is an integrated course with an optional intercalation year. The A Level entry requirements for 2021 entry are AAA, and the UCAT score will be used in conjunction with GCSEs to rank applicants for invite to interview. The average UCAT score of successful applicants in 2020 was 2620.. Listen to this episode to hear all about how students really find the course and get some top tips on how to get in! Comment any questions for Yordi on her post on Instagram @howtobecomeadr!
