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
Change in Bowel Habit and Rectal Bleeding: When the Gut Changes Its Mind
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: When the Abdomen Is Trying to Explain Itself
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
Is a Career in Medicine Still Worth It?
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
The Truth: No School Picks on One Factor Alone
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
Which 4 Medical Schools Should You Pick?
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
Top Mistakes Applicants Make When Choosing Medical Schools: Errors to Avoid
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
Professor Khan’s Battle Plan: The Interview Day Checklist
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
The Interview is the REAL Battle
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
UCAT Band 1 SJT: Is it a Gamechanger?
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