Blogs - The Medic Portal

Got a Low UKCAT Score? Next Steps

29th August 2017

Didn't get the UKCAT score you were hoping for? Here are our top tips on what to do next - from considering the BMAT to doing your research!

29th August 2017

A study of 10,000 people found that an anti-inflammatory drug could cut the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Read more medical news here!

28th August 2017

Writing your dentistry personal statement and not sure where to start? Find out our top five tips on how to prepare here!

24th August 2017

The government has announced an extra 500 medical school places for 2018 entry. So what does this mean for applicants? Find out in this blog!

21st August 2017

This week, drug-resistant fungus outbreak has broken out in 200 UK hospital patients. Read more of this week's medical news here!

18th August 2017

If you didn't meet your offer for Dentistry, why not consider taking a gap year and reapplying? Here, a current student gives her top tips!

17th August 2017

If you didn't get the A-levels you were hoping for, you might be thinking about reapplying to medicine. One student shares their experience.

16th August 2017

Not met your offers for medical school? Don't worry - you can still become a doctor! Find out your next steps to reapply to medical school.

15th August 2017

Here's are some tips to plan ahead for your personal statement so that you're ready for the UCAS deadline...

14th August 2017

The Department of Health has released data that indicates that the health inequality gap is “still growing” in England - read more medical news here!