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Which university should I apply to, Cambridge or Oxford?

There are 32 medical schools in the UK currently and you will only be able to choose 4 (plus one biomed) - so it is understandable you may have some difficulty narrowing them down. Cambridge and Oxford are i...
CR
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How does blood return from the feet back to the heart?

First, some general advice: It is not uncommon for medical interviews, particularly at Oxbridge, to test the interviewee's ability to think laterally, creatively or "outside of the box." When prese...
AV
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What is Cystic Fibrosis? Explain the mechanism behind this disease.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive genetic condition most commonly caused by the deltaF508 mutation in the CFTR (Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Regulator) gene . This disease is characterised by d...
JB
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How do I tackle interview questions that ask me for an example where I showed a particular skill?

Whether panel interviews or MMIs, medical school interviews will almost certainly invovle "behavioural questioning" style questions. These questions ask you to draw on an experience from the past t...
DK
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How should I start on my Personal Statement?

Like with every piece of writing, the key to success is a good plan. Have a think about why you are the best candidate, and why the admissions officer should give you a place at the university of your choice...
AT
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