Vomiting Blood: When the Gut Bleeds Loudly
There are few sights in medicine that still silence a room. A patient vomiting blood is one of them. Bright red or coffee-ground, slow or … Read more
There are few sights in medicine that still silence a room. A patient vomiting blood is one of them. Bright red or coffee-ground, slow or … Read more
Few symptoms unsettle patients more than a change in bowel habit or the sight of blood where none should be. Stools, after all, are deeply … Read more
Abdominal swelling is one of those presentations that looks deceptively simple. The patient points to their abdomen and says, “Doctor, it’s getting bigger.” What they … Read more
My balanced perspective for prospective applicants This is a question I get asked more and more: “Would you recommend medicine as a career today?” It’s a … Read more
Every year I meet anxious applicants who cling to a single number or achievement as if it were their entire destiny. “I’ve got a Band 1 … Read more
Every year, thousands of applicants ask the same question: “Which four medical schools should I apply to?” It sounds deceptively simple. In reality, it’s one of the … Read more
One of the most overlooked parts of the medical school application is choosing the schools themselves. Too often, students pour energy into their UCAT prep, their … Read more
Think of this as your field guide on the morning of battle. Calm preparation beats last-minute panic 1. Mental Preparation 2. Presentation 3. Essentials to Carry (or … Read more
When it comes to medical school applications, many students obsess over their UCAT score, their GCSEs, or the perfect personal statement. And while these are … Read more
As prospective medical students, you’ve probably heard the whispers: “If you get Band 1 in the Situational Judgement Test (SJT), you’re golden.” But is that really … Read more