What work experience had you gained before coming here?

I worked part time as a healthcare assistant at a busy A&E department in Liverpool alongside my Mechanical Engineering degree. This was fascinating as I got to experience life on the front line of the NHS, from working in minor injuries to resus and major trauma.

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Why did you choose Warwick?

I thought that it was fantastic that Warwick provided a medical degree that was 100% tailored to graduate entry students from all backgrounds including non-science. Upon talking to Warwick students, it was clear that there is a close-knit community of students and support in WMS, and that the student body is extremely diverse. I felt good vibes right from the start of the application process with Warwick, so despite other offers, I knew it was the place for me.

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How are you finding the MB ChB so far?

The curriculum at Warwick is no nonsense and highly clinically relevant, with the caveat that you must put in the work to keep up with the fast pace. I particularly like the emphasis on self-directed learning, as only I know how I learn most effectively, and this is different for everyone. I have found the workload of the course challenging, but this has certainly pushed me to achieve more than I thought I was capable of. Overall, I am thoroughly enjoying the course, and I haven’t looked back.

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How have you found your clinical placements?

Clinical placements have been exciting, because I particularly like the hands-on parts of medicine, and this is where it all happens. Clinical skills are taught early in the course, so it’s good to be able to practise these and solidify our theoretical knowledge with real patients.

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What do you most enjoy about the course?

Anatomy! The anatomy sessions have been fantastic. The plastinated prosections are exquisitely detailed, and the anatomy team are passionate about teaching, with extra emphasis on the most clinically relevant parts. Before I started, I thought that anatomy was just naming the different parts of the body. However, it was clear from our teaching that there is so much more to it: it is really about developing the ability to appreciate a clinical story and how each of the components of the body interact for that pathology to occur.

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Have you been involved in any extracurricular activities during your time here?

I use the university gym most mornings with a mate from my cohort, and it’s good to chill in the sauna on a Saturday morning after a week’s hard work! Other extracurricular activities include eating a lot of food and drinking a lot of coffee.

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Do you have any idea at this stage about which specialty you’d like to pursue?

I like to keep an open mind when it comes to specialities. I want to experience what each speciality has to offer before I make my choice.

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Do you have any advice for people applying to the MB ChB at Warwick?

The application process is daunting for medical school. My advice would be to just relax and be yourself at interview, because at the end of the day, the selection process is set up to look for the qualities that make a compassionate doctor and being human is definitely one of them.

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Finally, which three words would you use to describe your experience of studying at medical school?

Challenging, fulfilling, and fun!