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Welcome to my blog!

Hi All!

I thought I would just introduce myself and explain why I created this blog.

I am just about to begin my first year of medicine at the University of Nottingham. In this blog I will be outlining my journey to medical school as well as offering advise and tips along the way for any aspiring medics. I will also be updating you on what I get up to at Nottingham as this is something I would have wanted to have read myself when I was applying to medical school.

Please keep an eye on my first post on my journey into medicine where I will give advice for GCSE onward including work experience, the UKCAT and personal statements.

I look forwards to seeing you on my blog again!




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