Blogs - The Medic Portal

How to Pick a Medical School to Suit Your Strengths

19th April 2017

Different medical schools place a different emphasis on parts of the application process, so it's important you pick a school to suit your strengths.

Medicine 2018 Application: Essential Checklist

18th April 2017

Applying for Medicine for 2018 entry? We've created an essential checklist of what you need to do to get organised, from extra reading to UKCAT prep.

Weekly News Summary – 18th April 2017

18th April 2017

A study has found that those who ate fruit daily were 12% as less likely to develop type II diabetes than those who do not. Read more medical news here!

How to Make the Most of Offer Holder Days

18th April 2017

Have you been invited to an offer holder day and not sure what to expect? This blog will guide you through how to make the most of the day.

How to Make the Most of a Gap Year

13th April 2017

Whether you've received an offer for medicine or not, a gap year can be an excellent opportunity to explore your interest in medicine. Find out how here!

Weekly News Summary – 11th April 2017

11th April 2017

This week, figures showed that a record number of GP practices have closed over the last year. Read more medical news here!

Volunteering Experience: Nightline

10th April 2017

One student writes about her experience as a London Nightline volunteer and how it has developed her skills for medicine, including empathy and teamwork.

How to Make Your Firm and Insurance Choice

10th April 2017

Wondering how to make your firm and insurance choice for medical school? This blog details how to make your decisions and pick the right med school for you.

How to Choose Between Your Offers

6th April 2017

Do you have multiple offers for Medicine? Congratulations! This blog details how to choose between your offers and pick the right medical school for you.

Weekly News Summary – 4th April 2017

4th April 2017

This week, NHS England are formulating guidelines to discourage GPs from prescribing medicines that are available over-the-counter. Read more here!