Ron Grimley Undergraduate Centre for Medical Studies - RGUC

03/03/2026

“I had a little cry.”
Jenny shares her honest OSCE story. Walking out of a station convinced she’d failed… only to find out she hadn’t.
If you’ve ever replayed an OSCE in your head thinking “I’ve messed that up”, this one’s for you.

What feels disastrous in the moment doesn’t always reflect reality.

✨ Your perception isn’t always your performance.
✨ One station doesn’t define you.
✨ Keep going.

Save this for results season.

28/02/2026

Sometimes… OSCE prep feels overwhelming.
Jenny shares her honest take on preparing for OSCEs. It’s not about being perfect.
It’s about being structured, calm, and safe.
In this short, Jenny talks about:

• How to handle tricky communication stations
• How to ensure you get those easy (but often forgotten) marks
• And remembering your clinical skills

If you’ve got OSCEs coming up, this is the reassurance (and practical advice) you need.
Save this for revision season and tag your OSCE buddy 👇

26/02/2026

OSCEs coming up? 👀 Feeling the pressure?
Adrian, one of our former Clinical Teaching Fellows, shares his top advice on how to prepare effectively. From structuring your revision to building confidence under pressure and making every station count.
OSCE success isn’t just about knowledge. It’s about clarity, communication, and calm ex*****on on the day.
If you want practical, no-nonsense tips that you can apply immediately to your clinical exam prep, this one’s for you.
Save this for later, share with your study group, and let us know in the comments; what’s your biggest OSCE worry right now?

25/02/2026

From this angle, everything feels uncertain. The lights blur. The ceiling moves. The world shifts.

For many patients, this is what hospital feels like; unfamiliar, disorientating, and completely out of their control. Behind every trolley journey is a person navigating fear, vulnerability, and hope. A moment where trust in strangers becomes essential. Healthcare isn’t just about procedures and pathways. It’s about recognising how it feels to be on this side of the wheels.

13/02/2026

We are looking for guests to appear on The Right Chamber, the in-house podcast at Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust that shines a light on what makes a hospital a hospital. If you are involved in any aspect of healthcare, whether it be on the front line or behind the scenes, clinical or non-clinical, we'd love to hear from you.

We are looking for guests to appear on The Right Chamber, the in-house podcast at Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust that shines a light on what makes a hospital a hospital. If you are involved in any aspect of healthcare, whether it be on the front line or behind the scenes, clinical or non-clinical...

10/02/2026

From work experience to apprenticeships, this trailer previews a conversation exploring real routes into NHS careers at any age.

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Fran Hancock

05/02/2026

The February 2026 edition of the RGUC Newsletter is now available.

The newsletter updates medical students from University of Birmingham Aston University and University of Worcester as well as members of the The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Undergraduate Teaching Academy. It covers events, news and projects. It also details resources being developed to supplement learning and medical education.

We aim to publish an edition every quarter.

READ HERE: https://share.articulate.com/OzVPZKiZBJih3g-wCf18E #/

04/02/2026

Part 2 of our 3-part mini series to coincide with Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2026. Dr Andrea Gait and Dr Maya Patel explain how widespread harassment is perceived to be, how it is experienced, and why reporting rates remain low despite increasing awareness.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/l7fozywbyTs

Part 3 is released on Friday 6h February 2026.



Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week

02/02/2026

In part 1 of a 3-part mini series to coincide with Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2026, we welcome Dr Andrea Gait and Dr Maya Patel to examine how power dynamics, hierarchy and workplace culture can make it difficult for staff to challenge inappropriate behaviour or speak up when something feels wrong. They reflect on why certain behaviours become normalised, how impact is often minimised, and why intent is frequently used to deflect responsibility.

Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/IpGKYm2Hco8

Part 2 is released on Wednesday February 4th and part 3 is released on Friday February 6th.

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Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week

20/01/2026

Jasprit and Victor are joined by Dr Lucy Martin, a Dudley GP who qualified in 1996 and now serves as Chief of Primary Care within Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust’s Place Division.This is a newer, less widely understood part of the Trust that includes two GP practices run directly by the hospital organisation.

Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/z5e5xMgC0p8
Or listen...
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-right-chamber/id1754140706
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/cfabe121-fc4c-4cc4-a4cd-423750cb1a85/the-right-chamber

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12/01/2026

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27/11/2025

Tell us something good.

medical students and our academy staff stepped up to the mic to tell us about something that made them happy or feel good recently.

We take wellbeing seriously at RGUC, and we hold monthly wellbeing sessions and events for all medical students attending placement with us.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to share your stories with us.

DID ANYTHING GOOD HAPPEN TO YOU RECENTLY? Let us know in the comments.