Here are our articles about lifestyle, advice, health, and wellbeing. These articles cover University, Leeds, and all-things-medical-student more broadly.
June 2025
Why We Go to Medical School—and Why We Stay
Magda Sime, Fourth Year Medicine The question I dreaded most in my medical school interview was, “Why do you want to be a doctor?” My anxiety around this question made me doubt whether I was making the right decision in applying. I believe that only a select few people have a deeply profound and specific…
Escapes Beyond the Library: Outdoor Gems Around Leeds
Katherine Renshaw 4th Year Medicine Whether you’ve just finished an OSCE, pulled an all-nighter, or just want an excuse to leave your desk, Leeds has some absolutely beautiful outdoor spots for an escape into nature. From wild swimming and canal-side runs to epic views and cosy cafés, here’s a round-up of some of my favourite…
Sun, Scrubs, and Saviours: Who Really Wins in Medical Electives?
Abigail Ngwang, Fourth Year Medicine Introduction Medical electives offer a valuable, exciting, and unique opportunity for medical students to explore different healthcare systems and pursue areas of medical interest, at home or abroad (Willott et al., 2019). They provide a chance to develop clinical skills in unfamiliar settings, enhance cultural sensitivity and adaptability, and build…
February 2025
Mastering the Duke Elder Undergraduate Examination: A Practical Guide
Dr. Ronan Aziz, FY2 Doctor Ophthalmology combines the best of medicine and surgery, offering great work-life balance and interesting pathology. It’s no wonder the specialty is incredibly competitive, with ratios…
Reflections on Medical School: University of Leeds
Shruti Chawla, Fifth Year Medicine The Worsley Times has weaved in and out of my time at Medical School and has provided a platform for creative release, based on either…
Alternative To Intercalation
William Hedley, Fourth Year Medicine Medicine has always been demanding, not only once qualified, and surveys of medical students’ mental health show that it’s not getting any easier. Barrages of…
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