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Medic Mentor's blog is where they will be tracking and posting new resources and stories about their mentors, scholars, and applying students. The blog has been created to keep their medic mentor community connected and to make sure that you do not miss any important news or events on your journey to become excellent future doctors! They have established fantastic programs that provide a..
Medic Mentors Blog
3M ago
Revision plays a vital role in academic success. It helps solidify knowledge, enhance understanding, and boost confidence. However, not all revision methods are created equal. To make the most of your study time, it’s crucial to employ effective revision techniques that maximise retention and comprehension. In this blog, we’ll explore a range of proven strategies that can supercharge your revision process and set you up for success.
Create a Well-Structured Study Plan:
A study plan acts as a roadmap for your revision journey. Break down your subjects into manageable chunks and allocate specif ..read more
Medic Mentors Blog
3M ago
Exams can often evoke a mix of emotions, ranging from anticipation to anxiety. However, with the right mindset, strategies, and preparation, excelling in exams becomes an achievable goal. In this blog article, we will explore valuable insights and actionable tips that will guide you towards exam success and help you unleash your full potential.
Set Clear Goals:
Establishing clear goals is the first step towards excelling in exams. Define what success means to you and set specific, measurable targets. Having a clear vision will provide you with motivation and direction throughout your exam pre ..read more
Medic Mentors Blog
3M ago
One of the frequent questions we receive from teachers and students relates to transfer routes in Medicine. In order to provide these routes, it is important to outline what is meant by a transfer route.
In essence, it is exactly as the term suggests, a transfer route into medicine from a related undergraduate degree. The transfer can occur in some universities at some time between the first and third year (or fourth year if taking a sandwich course), but it can also occur at the point of completion and graduating from the original degree. Students may transfer into the next ..read more
Medic Mentors Blog
3M ago
BENCHMARK ONE
A stable careers programme, inspiring careers and enterprise activities, improving motivation, attendance and attainment.
Evidence
Medic Mentor provides step-by-step guidance for aspiring students through our Awards programme, Virtual work experience , and 4-day residential programmes. All programmes are available for aspiring Medics, Dentists, Veterinarians and Law students, with tailored support for each profession.
Evidence
All Medic Mentor programmes are created and led by doctors, vets, dentists and law professionals, inspiring applying students to remai ..read more
Medic Mentors Blog
3M ago
It is the start of another academic year, another cycle of UCAS applications with teachers and careers leaders supporting their medical, dental, and veterinary students apply to university! A frequent question I get asked is about BTEC requirements for these careers, so I wanted to prepare a one stop shop for all the information, so your BTEC students can be well informed of the requirements! If you do want further advice and guidance, you are welcome to email the education department directly on education@medicmentorfamily.org. The department does operate a free caseload su ..read more
Medic Mentors Blog
3M ago
Happy new year everyone and welcome into the next article of our Medic Mentor blog. My name is Dr Alok and I am one of the chief mentors for medicine at Medic Mentor. I look forward to meeting you all and mentoring you through your application journey.
Let’s get straight to it! As aspiring medical professionals, time management and prioritisation of tasks are key skill to possess and develop prior to your application to universities. I am going to focus on how these skills impact my professional and personal life. Hopefully, this gives you an insight as to the significant role these s ..read more
Medic Mentors Blog
3M ago
Problem Based Learning
Problem based learning (PBL) is a popular method of learning, currently used by most health professional courses in the UK.
The aim of PBL is for you to read through a complex and broad series of information, to identify areas of interest and areas you would like to explore further, in order to further your knowledge of specific topics, through self-directed learning.
The questions our mentors have provided offer ideas of topics to explore and are written in three streams for aspiring medics, dentists and veterinarians; focus on all three or simply what interests ..read more
Medic Mentors Blog
3M ago
Problem Based Learning
Problem based learning (PBL) is a popular method of learning, currently used by most health professional courses in the UK.
The aim of PBL is for you to read through a complex and broad series of information, to identify areas of interest and areas you would like to explore further, in order to further your knowledge of specific topics, through self-directed learning.
The questions our mentors have provided offer ideas of topics to explore and are written in three streams for aspiring medics, dentists and veterinarians; focus on all three or simply what interests ..read more
Medic Mentors Blog
3M ago
Top 10 Tips for MMI Interviews:
Interview Season has arrived! I am sure you are all thinking about how you can ace your upcoming MMI Interviews – well fear not! Having gone through the process myself in the past year, here are my top 10 tips to do exactly that:
Consider your language and tone – speaking clearly and ensuring your sentences are succinct will allow the interviewer to process your words and presents to them your amazing communication skills!
During my interview, I tried to maintain a clear voice and paced my words according to how much time I had in a station. This ..read more
Medic Mentors Blog
11M ago
Revision plays a vital role in academic success. It helps solidify knowledge, enhance understanding, and boost confidence. However, not all revision methods are created equal. To make the most of your study time, it’s crucial to employ effective revision techniques that maximise retention and comprehension. In this blog, we’ll explore a range of proven strategies that can supercharge your revision process and set you up for success.
Create a Well-Structured Study Plan:
A study plan acts as a roadmap for your revision journey. Break down your subjects into manageable chunks and allocate specif ..read more