How To Become A Doctor

118. Public and Global Health Sciences MSci: Maeve Mulchrone (Birmingham)

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New episode alert! Tune in as we sit down with the brilliant Maeve Mulchrone alongside Krish. Maeve shares her insights into completing MSci Public a...

117. OpenPod: University of Aberdeen with Shreeja and Alice

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for an exciting episode! Join us as Afrida chats with the brilliant Shreeja and Alice about being a Medical Student in Aberdeen. From tips t...

116. Novel Emerging Medical Technology Evaluation and Development MSci: Ben Hammond (Birmingham)

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Prepare to be inspired! In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with Krish and the incredible Ben Hammond to unravel his journey – from intercala...

115. Foundation Programme - Essex, Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire with Dr Sylvia

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Foundation Programme series is back with the latest episode, featuring Medic Mentor superstar Dr Sylvia Manimaran, UCL Alumnus and current FY1 Doc...

114. Medical Education iMSc: Cam McIntosh (Nottingham)

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our intercalation series is back with another episode! Join Hannah as she talks to Cam McIntosh about what it's like to intercalate in Medical Edu...

113. Foundation Programme- London: Dr Gazet

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to our foundation series! Join us as we welcome Dr Gazet back to the podcast to talk about all things London. If you're wondering wha...

112. Biomed Engineering iBSc- Elisha Koonjul (Barts)

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Hannah and Mez (for the first time) as they have a chat with Elisha about what it's like to study Biomed Engineering. This is a really exciting e...

111. Foundation Programme: Top tips for new FY1 doctors

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Not to be missed! In this episode Dr. Gazet talks about her FY1 experiences and shares valuable advice and resources for new FY1 doctors starting soon...

110. Infectious Diseases iMSc - Cathy Dominic (Barts/LSHTM)

11 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to our intercalation series! Join Afrida as she talks to Cathy Dominic, a finalist at Barts & the London and an incoming AFP doctor a...

109. Foundation Programme- Peninsula Deanery: Dr Logan

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are back! In this episode Dr Logan will be talking about his experiences as a foundation doctor working in the Peninsula Deanery and what he has do...

108. Neuroscience iBSc - Dr Cherry Jain (Barts)

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to our intercalation series! Join Afrida as she talks to Dr Cherry Jain about what it's like to study Neuroscience at Barts and learn mor...

107. Foundation Programme- Scotland Deanery (South East): Dr Nicholl-Pierson and Dr Baldwin

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in to this episode as Dr Nicholl-Pierson and Dr Baldwin share their experiences of working as junior doctors in Scotland. Enjoy and stay tuned ...

106. Cardiovascular Sciences iBSc: Marsioleda Kemberi (Imperial)

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to our intercalation series!  Join Afrida as she talks to Marsioleda about what it's like to study cardiovascular sciences at Imperi...

105. Foundation Programme- Yorkshire and Humber Deanery (West Yorkshire): Dr Hayley Boal

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Dr Boal shares her experiences of working as a junior doctor within West Yorkshire. She also talks about life after the foundation yea...

104. Laparoscopic Surgery iMSc: Sid Singh (Barts)

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Afrida as she talks to Sid about his experience intercalating at Barts in laparoscopic surgery.  This is a great episode if you're intereste...

103. Foundation Programme- Wales Deanery and SFP experience: Dr Dion Manning

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are very excited to be launching our first Foundation Programme series episode. In this episode Dr. Dion Manning shares her valuable insight into l...

102. Gastroenterology: Dr Elizabeth Ratcliffe

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ever considered a career gastroenterology or just want to find out more? Then this is the episode for you, join Lucy as she speaks to Dr Ratcliffe- pr...

101. Critical Care iMSc: Wahaj Munir (Barts & the London)

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our very first intercalated masters episode! Tune in to hear Wahaj, a fourth-year medical student at Barts talk all about his iMSc (distinction) in Cr...

100. Clinical Genetics: Dr Lara Menzies

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Ciara and Vickey as they speak with GOSH registrar Dr Menzies about her journey and experiences of working as a clinical geneticist.

99. Remote Medicine iBSc: Jasmine Yap KCL

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recently introduced, the Remote Medicine iBSc explores the challenges of providing medical care in remote environments and unique challenges...

98. Emergency Medicine: Dr Adrian Boyle

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Ciara as she speaks with emergency medicine consultant and Vice President of the RCEM, Dr Boyle about the inner workings of life in A&E.

97. Paediatrics & Child Health iBSc: Mithila Sharmin, 5th Year UCL Medical Student

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paediatrics is a specialty I hear medical students wanting to pursue all the time. This was me until I realised kids and unwell kids are two completel...

96. Paediatric Anaesthesiology: Dr Reema Nandi

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Lucy as she speaks with GOSH consultant Dr Reema Nandi about the ups and downs of working as a paediatric anaesthetic!

95. Forensic Toxicology SSC: Rebecca Glendell, 3rd Year Glasgow Medical Student

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know what a SSC is? Join Lucy as she speaks with Rebecca about her choice of SSC - incredibly interesting and definitely an unconventional one ...

94. Cardiothoracic Surgery: Mr Ishtiaq Ahmed

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Lucy as she speaks with Mr Ishtiaq Ahmed about about his experiences and insight as a cardiothoracic surgeon!

93. Psychology iBSc: Alex Zmuda, 5th Year UCL Medical Student

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why psychology? Why not psychology? Join Afrida as she speaks with Alex about the ins and outs of intercalating in psychology at UCL. Is it really as ...

92. Paediatric Neuroradiology: Dr Felice D’Arco

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Lucy as she speaks with GOSH paediatric neuroradiologist Dr D’Arco about his experiences in this specialty!

91. Emergency Pre-Hospital & Immediate Care iBSc: Zoe Hinchcliffe, 5th Year Cardiff Medical Student

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Afrida as she speaks with final year Cardiff medical student, Zoe Hinchcliffe, all about her last year intercalating in EPIC.

90. Paediatric Neurosurgery: Mr Dominic Thompson

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when paediatrics and neurosurgery come together to form one of the hundreds of subspecialties in medicine? Join Afrida & Lucy as they spe...

89. Clinical Sciences iBSc: Sylvia Manimaran, 5th Year UCL Medical Student

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

So you’ve heard the word ‘intercalation’ floating around and want to know more about how it works at medical school. Join Afrida as she launches...

88. Health Inequalities

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ethics is a huge topic in medicine but can often overshadow the social context and determinants of health. In this episode, Afrida talks to Dr Carol B...

87. GP and Leadership

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ciara and Lucy talk to Lauren and Emma about life as a GP trainee and their work as healthcare leadership fellows.

86: ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought about what ENT actually entails? Join Ruqayyah as she chats with Dr Arun all about his career and experience in the specialty.

85. Family and Medicine

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Family and medicine - are the two mutually exclusive? Can you ever really have both without sacrificing parts of the other? Listen now to find out how...

84. Surgery, Lecturing & Content Creation: Dr Karan Rajan

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join Afrida and Ruqayyah as they chat with Dr Rajan, the infamous TikTok doctor you are bound to have seen on your feed, all about his journey and exp...

83. Paediatrics and Inequalities in Child Health

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Interested in working with children? Listen now to find out all about the specialty of paediatrics from Dr Kiran Rahim, or themunchingmedic on Instagr...

82. Geriatrics

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join Ciara and Lucy as they interview Dr Lucy Pollock, a geriatrician and author of "The Book about Getting Older" - a must read for all aspiring medi...

81. Dermatology

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The skin is the largest organ in the body so it makes sense there is an entire specialty devoted to its care, right? But did you think it would be one...

80. Medicolegal Medicine with the MDU

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join Lucy and Ciara as they interview Caroline Fryar about the field of medicolegal medicine! Medico-legal work is an attractive option for doctors ei...

79. Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCOA)

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you interested in a career in anaesthetics? Do you think anaesthetics is only about surgery? Well, think again! Make sure to listen to this episod...

78. #Choosetochallenge: The Future of Surgery

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are men better suited to be surgeons? Are women too 'weak' and 'emotional' to be a good surgeon? Do most surgeons come from privileged backgrounds? Do...

77. Life as a Foundation Doctor in the UK

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Dr Kishan Bodalia about life as a foundation doctor. Have you ever wondered what happens in the last year of...

76. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Afrida and Ciara talk to Dr Rob Verrecchia about the role of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF, also known as Doctors Without Borders) ...

75. Military Medicine

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Brigadier Tim Hodgetts and his experience working in military emergency medicine and treating the victims of...

74. World Health Organisation (WHO)

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ciara and Afrida interview Dr Natasha Azzopardi-Muscat from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to explore the role of the WHO and fi...

73. Royal College of Surgeons

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Professor Neil Mortenson about his role as the president of the Royal College of Surgeons. Learn all about h...

72. Social Media and Professionalism with the GMC

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ciara and Lucy discuss what it actually means to be professional as a medical student and doctor, especially on social media. Joined ...

71. Ethical Decision Making with the GMC (Part 2) - for UCAT, SJT and Interviews

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this second part, Ciara and Lucy continue to uncover the fundamental principles behind ethical scenarios with their two incredible guests - Kim (nu...

70. Ethical Decision Making with the GMC (Part 1) - for UCAT, SJT and Interviews

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The General Medical Council (GMC) is a key organisation working to protect patient safety and support medical education and practice across the UK. In...

69. A&E: Dr Alex George

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lucy and Ciara have a chat with Dr Alex George about more than just the journey through medicine, the many up and downs and the impor...

68. Media Medicine & General Practice: Dr Sara Kayat

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lucy and Ciara chat with Dr Sara Kayat to discuss the many hats she wears as a GP, This Morning's resident doctor and new mum. You'll...

67. Sports Medicine: The Gym Medic

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lucy and Ciara interview Dr Sarah Bailey (aka The Gym Medic) to discuss her role as a GP trainee and sports medic. Find out how Dr Ba...

66. Obstetrics and Gynaecology: The Gynae Geek

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lucy and Ciara interview Dr Anita Mitra (@gynaegeek on Instagram) to discuss her role as a specialty trainee in obs&gynae. Find o...

65. Royal College of Physicians (RCP)

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

*BRAND NEW SPECIALTY SERIES* In this episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Andrew Goddard, the President of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP). Make su...

64. NHS Structure

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lucy talks to Helen and Hong-And from The Kings Fund about NHS Structure - one of the key areas of knowledge you need to ace for your...

63. Oxbridge Interviews

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn all about the Oxbridge interviews and top tips for acing them!

62. How to ace your medical school interviews

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Everything you need to know to smash your medical school interview!  Check out this episode to find out about: ⭐️ the 3 types of interview:...

62. Open Pod: Keele University

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Nat from Keele University. Keele is an integrated course with an optional intercalation year. The A...

61. Open Pod: University of Sheffield

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Mary from the University of Sheffield. Sheffield is a traditional course with an optional intercala...

60. Open Pod: University of Plymouth

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Yordi from the University of Plymouth. Plymouth is an integrated course with an optional intercalat...

59. Open Pod: Brighton and Sussex Medical School

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did someone say 2 universities for the price of one? Make sure to listen to this episode to learn all about BSMS from 4th year medical student Eleanor...

58. Open Pod: University of Nottingham

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Roshni from the University of Nottingham. Nottingham is an integrated course with an optional inter...

57. BMAT Breakdown and Top Tips

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Got your BMAT coming up soon? Feeling unprepared? Not sure what to expect or how best to revise? In this Episode, Lucy is joined by Koby and Laura, wh...

56. How to Study At Medical School

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The transition from A Levels to Uni is not an easy one, and just as you will adapt and grow in the new environment, your study techniques are likely t...

55. Open Pod: University of Southampton

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Phoebe from the University of Southampton. Southampton is an integrated course with an optional int...

54. How to Survive Your 1st Week At Medical School

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lucy and Ciara give you the low down on all things freshers! They discuss their experiences living in student accommodation for the f...

53. OpenPod: University of East Anglia

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Summer from the University of East Anglia. UEA is an integrated course with an optional intercalati...

52. How to Survive Medical School - Mental Health & Wellbeing

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lucy and Ciara discuss how to protect your mental health at medical school with 2 fantastic guest, Holly and Tash. Listen to this epi...

51. OpenPod: University of Edinburgh

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Sarah from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. Edinburgh is an integrated course with an optio...

50: OpenPod: University of St Andrews

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Adam from the University of St Andrews in Scotland. St Andrews is an integrated course with an opti...

49. OpenPod: Dundee University

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Sarah from Dundee University in Scotland. Dundee is an integrated course with an optional intercala...

48. OpenPod: Aberdeen University

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Mai from Aberdeen University in Scotland. Aberdeen is an integrated course with an optional interca...

47. Medicine with a Foundation Year (OpenPod: Edge Hill University)

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lucy and Ciara interview Caitlyn who has just completed her medicine foundation year at Edge Hill. Foundation Courses at medical scho...

46. Gap Year

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking about taking a gap year? Not sure whether it is right for you? What do universities think of gap years? In this episode, Lucy and Ciara talk ...

45. Private Medical Schools (OpenPod: University of Buckingham)

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Rhea from the University of Buckingham. Buckingham is a private medical school in the UK, and so ca...

44. Try, Try, Try and Try Again - Reaching Medicine on Your 4th Attempt

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lucy and Ciara talk to Jenardan - a medical student at the University of Warwick who got into medicine on his 4th attempt! Listen to ...

43. Studying Medicine Abroad (Masaryk University, Brno)

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Priya from Masaryk University, located in Brno (Czech Republic). Like many other medicine courses i...

42. Postgraduate Medicine (Open Pod: University of Warwick)

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Bhavdeep from the University of Warwick. Warwick is a graduate-only medicine course, and so you mus...

41. Adjustment for Medicine

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, learn all about adjustment for medicine (yes, this is different to clearing!). Ciara and Lucy talk to Raahul (Medical Student from St...

40. Clearing for Medicine

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, learn all about the process of clearing for medical courses. Lucy and Ciara chat to Sophie, a Medic at St Georges, about her experien...

39. Alternative Routes Into Medicine - SUMMARY

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Where there is a will, there is a way! In this introductory episode, Ciara and Lucy take you through the many different ways you can fulfil your dream...

38. Personal Statements

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lucy and Ciara discuss how to ace your personal statement for medical school using their amazing Personal Statement Handbook. They di...

36. Open Pod: University of Birmingham

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Open Pod episode, Lucy interviews Ciara from the University of Birmingham. Birmingham is an integrated course with an optional intercalation y...

37. Open Pod: Newcastle University

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Robbie from Newcastle University. Newcastle is an integrated course with an optional intercalation ...

35. Transferable Skills

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ciara will talk you through those transferable skills everyone keeps talking about. She will discuss why transferable skills are crit...

34. How to Write and Publish as a Prospective Medical Student

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lucy and Ciara will discuss how to write an article and the opportunities to publish them with Medic Mentor. They will discuss how to...

33. Open Pod: Barts and The London

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Sanjana from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry (part of Queen Mary, University ...

32. Open Pod: University of Exeter

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Dani from the University of Exeter. Exeter is an integrated course with an optional intercalation y...

31. Open Pod: Imperial College London (ICL)

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Haider from Imperial College London (ICL). ICL is an integrated course with a compulsory intercalat...

30. Open Pod: Anglia Ruskin University

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Elif from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU). ARU is an integrated course with an optional intercalatio...

29. Reflection

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lucy will talk you through the all important art of reflection you need to ace your personal statement and interviews. Learn about th...

28. Open Pod: University of Manchester

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Rob from the University of Manchester. Manchester is an integrated course with an optional intercal...

27. Open Pod: Hull York

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Heidi from the Hull York Medical School. Hull York is an integrated course with an optional interca...

26. Open Pod: University of Leeds

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Ahmed from the University of Leeds. Leeds is an integrated course with a compulsory intercalated ye...

25. OpenPod: University of Cardiff

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Dion from the University of Cardiff. Cardiff is an integrated course with an optional intercalation...

24. OpenPod: University of Liverpool

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Anusha from the University of Liverpool. Liverpool is an integrated course with an optional interca...

23. UCAT Tips

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Rebecca - a medical student who came in the top 1% of all UCAT candidates. They discuss the latest update to...

22. Open Pod: King’s College London

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Sujan from King’s College London. KCL is an integrated course with an optional intercalation year...

21. Open Pod: St George’s, University of London

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Sophie from the St George’s, University of London. St George’s is an integrated course with an ...

20. Open Pod: University of Oxford

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Soham from the University of Oxford. Oxford is a traditional course and has a compulsory intercalat...