Student Testimonials
We heard from our Alumni students how MedSoc has supported their applications:
Name: Sherryn
Degree course: Medicine
Current University and Year:
University of Nottingham, 4th year
How Medsoc helped me: Medsoc organised regular workshops and talks which I found incredibly helpful for my medical school application. This included personal statement workshops, UCAT (admission test) and interview preparation / mocks and receiving talks from current medical students and doctors. The Medsoc staff showed me continuous support and were always happy to help with my application.
Top tips to aspiring Medsoc students: Try and get as much work experience as you possibly can – not just as a tick box for your application but also to see whether you can truly vision yourself working in the profession. A-Levels are tricky, especially year 13! Try and write your personal statement and do the UCAT before you start year 13 so you can put all your focus on your studies when you return from the summer break. Attend all the organised Medsoc events – everything was super useful! Wishing you the best of luck!
Name: Maryam
Degree course: Dentistry
Current University and year: Queen Mary University, 1st year
How Medsoc helped me: Medsoc gave me the opportunity to present topics in Dentistry which I was passionate about and learn about HOT topics from fellow students (which I was able to discuss in interviews) . It also enabled me to network and meet people in the dental field who gave me amazing advice on UCAT and interviews! Mrs Shah also runs a mock interview course with MMI and panel style questions which prepared me.
Top tips to aspiring Medsoc students
•It’s very competitive but if you put the hard work in from day one it will definitely pay off
•Try to take every opportunity Medsoc has to offer
•During work experience talk to many doctors/dentists and ask questions to find out if a career in this field is truly for you
Name: Gracie
Degree course: Medicine
Current University and Year:
University of Manchester, 5th year
How Medsoc helped me: MedSoc really helped me with my medical school application by giving me interview prep and great advice on volunteering and work experience. MedSoc also gave me the confidence and support I needed during my A levels to make my application! I couldn’t have done it without the help of MedSoc and will always be thankful for the support I was given!
Top tips to aspiring Medsoc students: Start UCAT preparation early. Make sure apply to medical schools that you know you can get an interview for (you can find out if you meet interview requirements on their website) and finally, don’t give up!
Name: Eliana Nakhleh
Degree course: Medicine
Current University and Year:
University of Cambridge, 2nd year
How Medsoc helped me: Being a part of MedSoc has provided me with so much invaluable support and guidance, from both the amazing teachers and MedSoc members. The guest speakers who gave talks during MedSoc sessions provided precious insight to various medical professions. Furthermore, the society provided guidance on personal statement and interview preparation, enhancing my readiness for the application process.
Top tips to aspiring Medsoc students: Try to participate in MedSoc activities as much as possible, and always seek guidance and advice when needed throughout your application process. Participating in extracurricular activities can significantly enhance your interpersonal skills, such as communication and teamwork, which are invaluable assets for all aspiring medical students! Best of luck!
Name: Vanisha
Degree course: Medicine
Current University and Year:
University of Birmingham, 5th year
How Medsoc helped me: The mock MMI's were a key part in building my confidence and learning how to approach interview questions in a systematic way!
Top tips to aspiring Medsoc students:
- Start UCAT preparations early as this dictates the universities you can apply to.
- Gain as much work experience as you can to see if you could do this as a career for the rest of your lives.
- Be confident in your interviews even if you don't feel it - have faith in yourselves, you got this far in the application process for a reason!!
- Ask lots of questions at university open days to the medical/dental students on campus as they can give you a valuable insight into how the course is run and what it will entail, should you decide to attend there.
