Today on the MDS Outreach blog we have a post, from Dr Ella Quintela, a junior doctor working in intensive care, talking about the importance of teamwork in medicine. The ability to work well in a team is one of the most important qualities that a good doctor should possess. Classically, TV shows and films … Continue reading “Guest Blog – Teamwork makes the dream work”
Month: June 2020
Guest Blog – Applying to study dentistry: how I wrote my personal statement
This guest blog is written by Talia Harris, a Dental Student at the University of Birmingham and a member of Birmingham Widening Access to the Medical Sciences. Hi everyone! I’m Talia and I’m a 1st year Dental student at Birmingham University. Sitting down to write my personal statement seemed like the impossible task. I remember … Continue reading “Guest Blog – Applying to study dentistry: how I wrote my personal statement”
Guest Blog – Are you thinking of applying to Dentistry in 2020?
This guest blog is written by Dr Joanna Batt, Admissions Tutor for Dental Surgery for the School of Dentistry, Institute of Clinical Sciences, University of Birmingham. So this is a difficult enough decision to make. And add into that a global pandemic… you might be stressing! Well, don’t, please! Here are a few pointers which … Continue reading “Guest Blog – Are you thinking of applying to Dentistry in 2020?”
Guest Blog – What I learnt on GP Placements
This guest blog is written by Liaba Hassan, a Medical Student at the University of Birmingham and a member of Birmingham Widening Access to the Medical Sciences. What I learnt on GP Placements When I was first applying to medical school and preparing for the all-dreaded interviews, there was one question that I kept circling … Continue reading “Guest Blog – What I learnt on GP Placements”