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The work experience that you do to get in to medical school is really important - this is something that every admissions officer is looking for to prove that you are interested in and committed to the idea ...

For medicine, the work experience you do isn't so much what you do but what you get from it. It's very important to reflect on what you learnt and how your outlook on things changed as a result of the work e...

Try to keep a logbook of specific examples when on a work experience placement as this will become very useful when preparing for an interview and writing your personal statement. Remember to remove any name...

The key thing is to show, don't tell . Whatever work experience you have, it is important to demonstrate the key things you have learnt and how this links to your skills and suitability to becoming a doctor....

Oxford - Use percentage of A*s at GCSE (Ideal candiates will need close to 90% or above) Birmingham - Usually require 7 A*s plus Cardiff - Usually require 7 A*s plus Other universities use it more holistically.