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I'm struggling to get work experience in a hospital or GP, what should I do?

Firstly, don't panic! I never had any NHS work experience when applying and I still made it. Lots of unis don't stipulate a required number of hours to have spent shaddowing a doctor, or any at all for that ...
SH
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How can i make my medical school application stand out and what will give me the 'edge'?

The answer to this lies in the title. Do something other people haven’t done and for this we need to think outside the box. Medicine is extremely competitive; there must be a reason you've worked so hard and...
HF
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How do I reflect on my work experience?

First of all, make a list of all the work experience you have ever done. This can be medicine-related, but don't forget about your job, extracurriculars and hobbies. You can use these to talk about your pers...
JJ
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What is an MMI?

An MMI is a 'Multiple Mini Interview'. Usually when you take an interview, you would sit at a desk with one to two other people who would ask you questions. This is a similar process, but there are often 6-8...
JS
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If asked what qualities a doctor should have, what should I say and how should I link it to my experiences?

Applying for medical school is a long and can seem like a very draughting process, but understanding what the medicals schools are looking for will help you to stand out as a candidate at interview. There ar...
CP
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