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Episode 5: Lectures, Dissections and Insecurities

In this week's episode we talk about medical school lectures and the different roles students play, from distractors to sleepers. We remind ourselves about the amazing opportunity we had at KCL to learn anatomy on real human bodies during dissections. We also discuss insecurities and how we can try and overcome them.

Find out what roles Amz and Abdul played in lecture theatres? 

Our 3 golden pieces of advice from this weeks episode:

• Immerse yourself in university culture and engage with the student community at large
• Lectures are an excellent place to reinforce your learning and an opportunity to get a better understanding of complex topics. Spend time to identify the way you learn most effectively and utilise this approach for future exams and revision. You can always ask questions at the end, review the lecture online and even seek help from senior years
• Channel your energy and challenge your insecurities, don’t worry we all have them and you are not alone   

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Hosted by: Dr Amz and Dr Rahyead

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If you need help getting into medical school or would even like to pursue other careers such as Law or Banking, make sure to visit:

 

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Episode 4: Medical School - First week and Up to No Good at Freshers

In this week's episode we talk about finally getting our offers to go medical school and our reactions. We discuss our first day, freshers and societies. We also briefly mention how to make the most out of your years at med school.

Find out what Amz thought about Abdul as he sat down next to him on the very first day of medical school.

Our 3 golden pieces of advice for starting medical school:

- Every student is different and that is the beauty about going to university. So don't compromise your principles, beliefs and morals trying to fit in with everyone else. Be yourself and you will naturally find your place at university.

- Try to get involved in other aspects of university life particularly societies to gain other skills and experience which will help your career and life outside of medicine. It is also a great opportunity to do activities you may not have had access to prior to university.

- Get in touch with older students and find mentors to help you through medical school and tell you the best way to maximize your time at university!

Check out our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scrubbedin_/

Hosted by: Dr Amz and Dr Rahyead
https://www.instagram.com/abdul_rahye...
https://www.instagram.com/amzchoudhury/

If you need help getting into medical school or would even like to pursue other careers such as Law or Banking, make sure to visit:

https://www.wealthyminds.co.uk/

We would love to hear from you! So please contact us on:

scrubbedin.podcast@gmail.com

Episode 3: Wearing a Baseball Jacket for Medical School Interviews!

In this week's episode we talk about medical school interviews and how we prepared for them. We discuss what worried us most and why it is particularly important to prepare well, be genuine and most importantly dressing the part.

Find out why Abdul had to wear a baseball jacket and a pair of trainers for his interview!

Our 3 golden pieces of advice for medical school interview:

- Prepare well and practice with friends and family in answering some common questions in a structured way but remember to not repeat word for word on the day. The importance of being natural and showing real passion is key.

- Be genuine, show honesty and convey you have the right skills and traits essential to becoming a great doctor. Make sure you relate it to your work experience and know your personal statement well.

- Dressing the part, communicating well and excellent manners always goes a long way!

Check out our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scrubbedin_/

Hosted by: Dr Amz and Dr Rahyead
https://www.instagram.com/abdul_rahye...
https://www.instagram.com/amzchoudhury/

If you need help getting into medical school or would even like to pursue other careers such as Law or Banking, make sure to visit:

https://www.wealthyminds.co.uk/

We would love to hear from you! So please contact us on:

scrubbedin.podcast@gmail.com

Episode 2: Medical School - UCAS, Personal Statements and Work Experience

In this episode we talk about UCAS, how some students don't always get the right support from their teachers and the importance of having a great personal statement. We discuss how work experience in a hospital or clinic isn't the only way to succeed and how to overcome an uneven playing field when applying for medical school.

Find out how a devastating and unfortunate event at college changed the course of Amz's life!

Our 3 golden pieces of advice for preparing to apply for medicine:

- Identify medical school entry requirements, the exams which need to be sat and prepare well for them (UKCAT, BMAT, GAMSAT etc). Spend time and effort preparing a well written and concise personal statement showcasing your passion and dedication to pursue medicine.

- Work experience in healthcare, hospital or clinical settings are the gold standard however if you are unable to secure such placements always find experiences which showcase other skills required to be a good doctor. Try to focus on skills such as communication, leadership, problem solving, teamwork as well as many others.

- Try and secure a mentor!

Check out our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scrubbedin_/

Hosted by: Dr Amz and Dr Rahyead
https://www.instagram.com/abdul_rahyead_/
https://www.instagram.com/amzchoudhury/

If you need help getting into medical school or would even like to pursue other high-flying careers such as Law or Banking, make sure to visit: https://www.wealthyminds.co.uk/

We would love to hear from you! So please contact us on:
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Episode 1: Why We Studied Medicine in The UK?

Welcome to Episode 1 of Scrubbed In, in this episode after finally becoming junior doctors in the UK, we look back and discuss the reasons why we both studied medicine in London. We talk about some of the difficulties we faced when applying to go to medical school. Furthermore explore the driving forces and motivation that finally made us apply for medicine and begin our journey of becoming doctors.