Compassion and sincerity allowed the doctors to clarify the gravity of the issue, whilst providing emotional support for the clearly vulnerable parents. I came to learn that, even when curing the patient was no longer possible, the quality of life throughout and after treatment was paramount.
Read MoreSearching for how underlying biochemical mechanisms work showed me the fascinating complexity of the molecular world. I first experienced this through Plasmodium's cunning method of recombining var genes to display different proteins on host erythrocytes, instantly enticing me to discover more about the hidden intricacies of life.
Read MoreOxbridge Medicine interviews are distinct from all other medical schools and require a different approach in terms of preparation. In this article, I hope to dispel any myths about the interview, share some tips to success and give some general advice about the best way to approach the seemingly ‘impossible questions.’
Read MoreThe Oxford medical course is an incredibly academically challenging course, with the whole undergraduate course (3 years) focused only on academic scientific study of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and others.
Read MoreThe questions from BMAT section 2 are taken from GCSE-level Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths content. Candidates can expect 6-8 questions on each of the sciences, and between 5 and 7 Maths questions, with just over a minute to answer each question
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