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Medic Mentor

The UK's leading Medical Social Enterprise providing courses & resources for medical, dental and veterinary school applicants.

Get in touch - https://airtable.com/shrM6UPT8Z2uxx7OL Medic Mentor is a professional resource used by many students to get ahead in Medicine. The courses have been specifically designed to compliment the 3 main transition points in your medical career:

(1) getting into medical school,

(2) doing well at medical school,

(3) becoming a junior doctor. Our inspirational Mentors have an extensive w

ell rounded portfolios and a commitment to teaching others the secrets of how to become a successful medical student and working professional. We are passionate about Widening Access to Medicine and provide free courses for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. We also run a national widening access to medicine blog to enable all students to make a strong application to medical school, regardless of their background. As a social enterprise we are committed to raising money for charity. Proceeds from our 'Interview Skills Course: Part 2' mock interviews are given to charity. We also run 11 scholarships for medical students, nursing students, dental students and veterinary medicine student across the country to enable them to develop essential transferable skills.

12/05/2025

Are you taking the UCAT this year, or going to in the future? Feeling nervous or confused about how it works? You’re not alone! 🫂

Join us on Tuesday the 13th of March from 5:45pm - 6:45pm for the Virtual Medical Society session! In this week’s session we’ll explore how to tackle each and every one of the UCAT subtests, including verbal reasoning, decision making, quantitative reasoning, and situational judgement 🌟

In each section, we’ll discuss the basics of each subtest, the different question types, as well as the key strategies and common pitfalls, before ending with some practice questions ✍️

So as I’m sure you can tell, this session will be a really comprehensive introductory guide to the UCAT, and I definitely recommend you come along - we can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

Get to know Millie:
Hello everyone! I’m Millie, and I’m so happy to be your VMS President for this term! I am a Year 12 student studying A-level Chemistry, Biology, and Spanish. Having been both a previous inclusion officer on the last committee and a regular attendee of several VMS sessions myself, I know just how valuable our meetings can be. Having access to a fantastic group of like-minded individuals like this, who you can engage with and share knowledge and support, is so useful at every point on your journey through your medical school application, and it definitely has been for me! I really enjoy being on the committee and giving back by supporting applying students like you, so always feel free to message me here on Circle with any questions at all ☺️

Joining Instructions
The VMS meeting will be held on Tuesday night from 5.45pm to 6:45pm, via Zoom. The meeting details can be found in your Circle Pathway channels! Not a member? Join for FREE on the Medicmentor.org website!

09/05/2025

The road to becoming a healthcare professional is exciting, but we know it can sometimes be overwhelming, especially with key steps like the UCAT ahead. That’s why we’re excited to share our latest blog post, packed with everything you need to know about the UCAT and how to ace it 🎯

For those who aren’t familiar, the UCAT is a crucial entrance exam for medical and dental schools, testing skills like decision-making, problem-solving, and ethical reasoning. It’s more than a checkbox on your application journey – it’s your chance to show you’ve got what it takes to stand out and cope under pressure in medicine or dentistry!

Want to read more? Head to our blog here: https://medicmentor.org/a-guide-to-the-ucat-what-you-need-to-know/

If you feel you could benefit from additional support, our Ultimate Platinum Pathway is here to help. Here, you’ll be able to access daily UCAT prep sessions, expert tutoring, the best UCAT question banks, personalised mentoring, and so much more. This is the perfect programme for a focused, less-stressful application process!

✨ We’ve got exclusive discount codes to make your preparation even more accessible:
Use BLOOM25 for £500 off the Virtual Summer School Platinum Pathway
Use MAYDAY25 for £250 off the in-person Summer School Platinum Pathway

PLUS, receive complimentary mentoring for an A-Level Chemistry/Biology module to enhance your academic journey when you enrol! But hurry, these codes are only valid until Monday with very limited spaces available!

For more information on the Platinum Pathway and how to enrol, head over to the website: medicmentor.org/medicine-summer-school

13/04/2025

Don't forget- Applications for the Wider Reading Society Committee close TOMORROW at midnight!

Why should you apply? Well, as a Wider Reading Committee member, you'll gain invaluable experience in leadership, teamwork, communication, and presentation—key skills essential for excelling at university 📚✨ Meet Grigori, one of our previous WRS Vice-Presidents, here to give you some of his top tips on how to secure a committee role and make the most of this amazing opportunity 💪🚀

Joining the Wider Reading Society Committee allows you to be part of a forward-thinking, passionate community dedicated to innovation and excellence in medicine and dentistry. Please note, this opportunity is only available to students currently enrolled on the Silver, Gold or Platinum Pathways using the Unique Pathway Link provided upon enrolment! 🔗

Applications close at midnight tomorrow on Monday 14th April, so make sure to apply ASAP! Best of luck everyone! 📚

For more information, check out our website: https://medicmentor.org/apply-for-the-medical-wider-reading-society-committee/

26/02/2025

This week at WRS: We want to hear from you!
Don’t miss this week’s Wider Reading Society Debate session on Thursday 27th February, 7-8pm 📚⭐️

Stemming from our brilliant book of the month - ‘What Doctors Feel: how emotions affect the practice of medicine’ by Danielle Ofri- we will be holding an open debate session: We invite you to participate in engaging, exciting discussions which delve into some of the most important aspects of coping with stress as a doctor or dentist, and the complex roles of empathy and resilience in medicine.

We’ll also discuss some of the most pressing recent medical and dental news, to help you stay informed about some of the most interesting developments as they progress 🩺🥼⭐️

We are looking forward to hearing from you this Thursday!
The WRS meeting will be held on Thursday night this week from 7pm to 8pm via Zoom. The meeting details can be found in your Circle Pathway channels

25/02/2025

We're so excited to announce the winners of our Spring 2025 Edition of Mentor Magazine: Under the Microscope! 🌟

This edition offered a special chance to explore the fascinating and dynamic realms of medical and dental research and science, where innovative breakthroughs are continuously transforming our understanding and approach to health 👏 A huge thank you and congratulations to everyone who put so much effort into submitting their essays and artwork, showcasing your unique talents! 🤩

Entires for this competition have completely blown us away—it wasn’t easy picking the winners! We’re so lucky to have such an inspiring group of future healthcare professionals! Let’s give a big shout out to our amazing winners:

🎨 Art Competition:
🏆 Front Cover Winner: Jai Elangovan
🏆 Back Cover Winner: Agnes Pullukattu
🥈 Runner Up (Mini Magazine cover - April Edition): Iqra Kashif
🥈 Runner Up (Mini Magazine cover - May Edition): Kate Wigglesworth

📝 Essay Competition Winners:
🩺 Soham Kale: How could the detailed mapping of human cells contribute to early disease detection and prevention efforts?
🦷 Alexander Hird: What role do oral biopsies play in the diagnosis of oral lesions in the cavity?

Huge congratulations again to our amazing winners, it’s so well-deserved! 🤩

Keep an eye out for the upcoming Spring edition of Mentor Magazine at the end of March, along with two exciting Mini Magazines set to follow in April and May! For more information on subscribing to the Mentor Magazine, take a look at our Pathway options here:

🔗 medicmentor.org/pathways
🔗 dental-mentor.org/pathways

✨ Want to be featured in our next edition of Mentor Magazine? Then don’t miss this opportunity to bring your talent to life and share your voice with the Mentorverse community! The National Art & Essay Competition is open to all students enrolled in the Silver, Gold, or Platinum Pathways. This isn’t just an opportunity to explore an inspiring topic—it’s your chance to become a published author or illustrator, so stay tuned for more updates about our next competition, which will be announced soon!

17/02/2025

This Week On VMS: LGBT+ History Month & Medical Specialties 🩺

Are you ambitious to learn the rich history of the LGBT+ community? 🏳️‍🌈 Or are you eager to learn about all the different medical specialities within medicine? 💊

If so, then this week’s VMS session is the place to be! Join us on Tuesday the 18th of February from 5:45pm-6:45pm for the Virtual Medical Society Session, where we will be digging deep into the efforts of many medical professionals, including the discrimination that the LGBT+ community faces, and looking at improvements made by the NHS to combat this discrimination, not forgetting the improvements that are still yet to be made.

You'll also enter the world of medical specialities and discover what day-to-day life entails for certain specialities, such as dermatology and cardiology🫀 . You don’t want to miss this amazing session! We can’t wait to see you there! 😄

12/02/2025

This Week At WRS: What Doctors Feel: how emotions affect the practice of medicine by Danielle Ofri.
Ever Wondered What It Really Feels Like to Be a Doctor?

🌟 Don’t miss this term’s second Wider Reading Society session on Thursday 13th February 2025, 7pm-8pm.
This week, we’ll be discussing 📖 What Doctors Feel by Danielle Ofri 📖—a powerful and insightful book that delves into the emotions doctors experience, from joy and empathy to fear and burnout. Through real-life stories, Ofri reveals how emotions influence decision-making, relationships with patients, and the challenges of the medical profession. It’s an eye-opening read for anyone considering a career in healthcare! 📚✨

We’ll be diving into thought-provoking themes, including:
Guilt and Shame within the NHS
Importance of Empathy
Stress in medical life and how that affects patients
Emotional Needs of doctor

💡 Stay Updated with Medicine! 🌍

📢 Alongside our book discussion, we’ll dive into the latest medical news and breakthroughs, keeping you informed about the ever-evolving world of healthcare. 🏥📰

🔎 This is a great opportunity to explore key issues, reflect on your future in medicine, and engage in thought-provoking discussions with like-minded peers. 💭💉

Don’t miss out on this chance to broaden your knowledge and sharpen your insights in a space designed for curious and passionate minds! 🧠✨

10/02/2025

This Week On VMS: Meet The New Committee & Developing a Well-Rounded CV

Are you stressed about perfecting your medical application CV? Are you confused about the difference between extra- and super-curriculars, or between volunteering and work experience? 🤔

Well, look no further, as this week's VMS session will answer exactly that! We'll be doing a deep-dive into developing a well-rounded CV for your application to medical school, including frequently asked questions like how to reflect properly on your experiences, as well as how to demonstrate those key transferable skills that all medical schools are looking for 🩺

You'll find out exactly how to make the most of your valuable and limited time by choosing effective, compound activities that have the highest relevance to your application, and we'll also introduce the new committee for the next term, as we're all so excited to meet you! As you can tell, this is a really exciting session that you definitely won’t want to miss, and I can't wait to see you there!

Join us this Tuesday 11th of February from 5:45pm - 6:45pm for the Virtual Medical Society session!

01/02/2025

Over the weekend, Dr Siva was absolutely thrilled to join Grace, Niamh, and Piper, on the STEMinists podcast, where they dived into all things Mentorverse and explored the inspiring journey of how it all began 🙌

You can listen to the episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5fumSjav1TeMQwryDmGKbw?si=2f7d08da7be5455c

Fun fact: Dr Siva has personally taught and mentored over 9,000 aspiring doctors and dentists in the past year alone! That’s 9,000 future healthcare professionals working towards making the NHS stronger, more inclusive, and better equipped to serve communities across the UK, supporting our mission to save the future of the NHS 🙌

This was a fantastic opportunity to share stories, insights, and the passion behind creating a supportive community for aspiring medical and dental professionals. Dr Siva couldn’t have been happier to be part of such an engaging conversation with three incredible hosts who are just as passionate ✨

Thank you to Grace, Niamh and Piper for having us on your podcast! 😍

You can check out the STEMinists Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4uS8XxnZvt3Uu2fJwZpkjW?si=20cb170ecd444520

31/01/2025

Meet Freya, one of our 2024 Summer School students who achieved an amazing 3080 with a Band 2 in her UCAT, and 3 out of 4 offers so far! How amazing! 🤩

Freya talks about how the Platinum Pathway helped her to feel fully prepped for her interviews and UCAT exam! 🙌 The help, guidance and 1:1 support was there throughout her entire application process. She describes this support as genuinely unmatched, and really helped to aid her medical journey.

The 5-day Summer School residential as part of the Platinum Pathway dives into the intricacies of the UCAT, as well as guiding and supporting you through finishing your personal statement in just 2-3 days, preparing for interviews, gaining references from doctors and so much more! 🤩

Learning from accomplished medical school entrants who excelled in their exams is an amazing way to enhance not only your confidence, but also your UCAS application. Remember, 83% of our Platinum Pathway students are receiving a medical school offers, so secure your spot today and embark on your own journey to med success! 👨‍⚕️

https://medicmentor.org/medicine-summer-school/

27/01/2025

✨ This Week on the VMS: Committee Wrap-Up + Reflections ✨

Join us this Tuesday, 28th January, from 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM for a special Virtual Medical Society session! We'll be saying goodbye to our amazing committee members and celebrating their incredible contributions. 🥳

This meeting is packed with insights, learning points, and heartfelt reflections. Don’t miss this chance to learn, reflect, and celebrate together!

📅 When: Tuesday, 28th Jan

⏰ Time: 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM

📍 Where: Zoom (details in your Circle Pathway channels)

We can’t wait to see you there! 💻

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Medic Mentor is a professional resource used by many students to get ahead in Medicine. The courses have been specifically designed to compliment the 3 main transition points in your medical career: (1) getting into medical school, (2) doing well at medical school, (3) becoming a junior doctor. Our inspirational Mentors have an extensive well rounded portfolios and a commitment to teaching others the secrets of how to become a successful medical student and working professional. We are passionate about Widening Access to Medicine and provide free courses for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.