COVID-19 can be a hot topic in medical school interviews, especially during and shortly after the pandemic's peak. Admissions tutors may ask questions related to COVID-19 to assess applicants' understanding of public health issues, healthcare systems, medical ethics, and motivations for pursuing a career in medicine during such challenging times.

The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has profoundly influenced every facet of our lives, with the NHS experiencing the most significant impact. It disrupted livelihoods, job security, incomes, and social lives, all essential for healthy living. The topics of COVID-19, how the government and NHS responded to it, and the ongoing challenges are hot topics in Medical School Interviews.

Recently, you may have noticed that some medical schools have removed the need for A-level chemistry from entry requirements for studying medicine. These medical schools usually accept A-level biology instead. Have you ever wondered why this is the case?

Have you ever wondered why most medical schools in the UK insist on prospective candidates having A-level chemistry as one of their choices of A-level subjects? They can also insist on having a particular grade in A-level chemistry, usually A or A*. There is evidence behind why they insist on this, and in this blog, we will go through this.

Many students will start revising for the UCAT exam, typically held over the summer in the UK. This examination is essential for entry into most medical and dental schools in the UK. A higher score in the exam opens the ability to apply to more medical schools, especially those based in more popular and established universities. Many students will start their revision by going through past questions. This blog discusses why this is not a smart approach to this exam.

Although this exam does not have a specific ‘fail’ mark, a low score may mean your application is rejected outright, or you don’t get an offer after your interview. Here are some significant reasons why we feel students get low scores in the UCAT exam.

Student bank accounts are simply current accounts that let you pay money in and out, set up direct debits and offer additional benefits such as an overdraft. We look at why you need to have one as a medical student

Congratulations on getting the grades that you need for medical school. Your journey to become a doctor has now started and you are ready for at least five years of tough academic study. Here is our guide on how to get ready for your first year at medical school

Medical students at the prestigious University of Oxford medical medical school will have to resit some of their exams due to allegations of teaching.

There has been some concerns regarding the new medical doctors degree apprenticeship raised by doctors and students.

Burnout amongst junior doctors is at an all-time high. NHS backlogs are threatening the wellbeing and health of doctors, who are leaving the NHS.

Dr White, who was a GP, openly criticised official NHS advice and the UK government rules concerning COVID19. This raised the question of the freedom of expression for doctors.

It may be possible to train to be as a doctor through the apprenticeship route rather than through medical school. We look at the options.

Medical school vary in their requirements for work experience for prospective medical students. You need to check very carefully for each medical school what their requirements for work experience are.

This is your chance as a prospective medical student to gain an insight in what it is like to actually work as a doctor in the NHS. Not only do you get an insight into what the good points are about being a doctor but also some of the bad points.

So what are the ‘6 Cs’ and how can they be used to improve patient care?