Blogs - The Medic Portal

Reapplying to Medicine – My Experience

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.

School students get their results on results day

Not Made it to Medical School? Your Next Steps

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.

How to Plan Ahead for Your Personal Statement

15th August 2017

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

Weekly News Summary – 14th August 2017

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!

500 Extra Medical School Places – and What That Means for You

10th August 2017

You will have heard the news that the government has announced an extra 500 medical school places for next year. So: how does this affect you?

5 Things to Know Before Dentistry Work Experience

5 Things to Know Before Starting Dentistry Work Experience

10th August 2017

Got dentistry work experience lined up? On this blog, we detail how to make the most of your experiences and the five things to know before your placement!

Would a Traditional Course Suit You?

9th August 2017

Would a traditional medicine course suit you? Find out all about what a traditional course involves - and whether it would suit your learning style.

4 Steps to Prepare for the UCAT

8th August 2017

Starting your UKCAT prep but not sure where to start? Here's a four step strategy to prepare for the exam - from practice questions to mock tests!

Weekly News Summary – 7th August 2017

7th August 2017

New figures show that many mental health patients in the UK are spending years awaiting discharge from acute units. Read more medical news here!

Weekly News Summary – 31st July

31st July 2017

A 9-year-old HIV-positive child in South Africa has been off medication for 8 and a half years without any signs of infection. More medical news here!