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Jun 9, 20193 min read

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...

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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