MED SCHOOL Q&A: UoN medical school, applying to medical school, workload and A-levels

Today I answered questions about applying to and being at medical school (in particular UoN) which you guys asked on Instagram and in the comments section. I hope this video is useful, please do not hesitate to leave any more questions in the comments section. I've included the timestamps for each of the questions:
00:43-06:25 What is your perspective on studying at University of Nottingham Medical School?
06:25-06:39 What type of accommodation did you stay in for first year?
06:39-08:10 What do you do the summer before medical school?
08:10-09:23 Why did you choose University of Nottingham Medical School?
09:23-10:07 How heavy is the workload, do you get much free time during the week?
10:07-10:23 How did you know that medical school was the right thing for you?
10:23-10:40 How much work should I do outside of seminars and lectures?
10:40-10:56 How do you take notes at medical school/what app do you use to make your notes?
10:56-11:20 If you weren't doing medicine what would you do?
11:20-12:37 What sixth forms would you recommend and which sixth form did you go to?
12:37-12:48 Did you do the UCAT and BMAT?
12:48-13:38 When did you start revising for A-levels properly?
13:38-14:15 How did you get an A* in chemistry and biology?
14:15-14:30 Did you get a job in year 12 or year 13?
14:30-15:10 How much work experience did you do prior to medical school?
15:10-15:19 Did you get your driving licence in year 12 or year 13?
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  • @FayeBate
    @FayeBate4 жыл бұрын

    Completely agree with the “don’t do anything over summer” point, I say this to everyone!!

  • @laytontate6845

    @laytontate6845

    2 жыл бұрын

    instablaster.

  • @haleema1616
    @haleema16164 жыл бұрын

    I really just watched this whole thing despite doing an English degree , ALSO LOVE your PHONE CASE! And you look amazing here as always and love the necklaces 💗💗

  • @needia-tina5777
    @needia-tina57774 жыл бұрын

    I am so happy to have found this channel!🥺☺️

  • @AymaraAnahi

    @AymaraAnahi

    4 жыл бұрын

    your comment made my day!

  • @annarebecca
    @annarebecca4 жыл бұрын

    Loved this!! Im starting medical school in September so was so helpful, loving your videos so much xx

  • @AymaraAnahi

    @AymaraAnahi

    4 жыл бұрын

    everyday Anna Congratulations! I’m glad I could help, your comment made my day! 💜🦋

  • @masterjacob7155
    @masterjacob71553 жыл бұрын

    Great video and keep up the great work

  • @islapark5489
    @islapark54894 жыл бұрын

    I’m starting at the University of Nottingham in September (hopefully) as a medical student and your videos are making me feel so much calmer and excited about going! X💗

  • @AymaraAnahi

    @AymaraAnahi

    4 жыл бұрын

    You’re so sweet! That message made my day. I’m glad I could help! Best of luck with medical school and I hope to see you around! 💜

  • @Jasmine.Mae5
    @Jasmine.Mae54 жыл бұрын

    i wanna start by saying you are soo useful, i'm aspiring to become a doctor just like you but was very weary about literally everything.i mean honestly every you research people always say don't study medicine and it rly PUT ME DOWN soo i wanna say that ur very realistic and that i'm glad you popped up on my recommended. I wanted to ask if you went to uni straight from sixth form or you took a gap year? and regarding your work experience was it hard to find them and what techniques did you use to help you get them? Thank You and keep up the content xx

  • @AymaraAnahi

    @AymaraAnahi

    4 жыл бұрын

    Xx Jasmine Xx you are the sweetest, your comment really made my day! I went to university straight from sixth from, and I got the majority of my work experience through my school - by talking to the careers advisor and also researching local volunteering opportunities via school or using google. good luck with everything, if you’re passionate and committed then you’re already half way to becoming a doctor! ❤️🦋

  • @matteomoro3908
    @matteomoro39084 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the information, very interesting 👌

  • @AymaraAnahi

    @AymaraAnahi

    4 жыл бұрын

    Matteo Moro thank you Matteo!

  • @ellagallagher4694
    @ellagallagher46943 жыл бұрын

    Hi, loved your video it was really useful! I just wanted to ask which tutoring platform you used in sixth form and how you got started? thank you so much x

  • @gstar9109
    @gstar91093 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed this video!!! This has made me really interested in this particular uni :))) tysm!

  • @AymaraAnahi

    @AymaraAnahi

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m glad! If you want to know more about University of Nottingham check out my Q&A kzread.info/dash/bejne/aJ2VpcqfpdDeYMo.html ❤️😌

  • @gstar9109

    @gstar9109

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AymaraAnahi thanks !

  • @theContentMedic
    @theContentMedic2 жыл бұрын

    Really helpful :)

  • @AymaraAnahi

    @AymaraAnahi

    2 жыл бұрын

    so glad ❤️

  • @ellen7537
    @ellen75374 жыл бұрын

    Can't thank you enough for uploading this video, I'm currently trying to decide on what unis I want to apply to in October and i'm soooo stuck as to what to put as my 4th option. I'm from Northern Ireland and I can't get into queens Belfast so it's super scary for me especially when I can't even get to open days or anything because of Rona. So far I've decided I want to apply to Glasgow, Leicester and Newcastle but I haven't the best GCSEs so hoping I get a decent UCAT ://

  • @AymaraAnahi

    @AymaraAnahi

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey Ellen! Picking medical schools can be tricky, it certainly was for me! I used this medic portal website to help, it allows you to compare medical schools based on entry requirements: www.themedicportal.com/application-guide/choosing-a-medical-school/comparisontool/ I’d also suggest looking at online medical school prospectuses/ KZread videos made by current students to get a little bit more of an insight about the medical schools! Hope this helps! Stay tuned as I’ll be posting more videos on each stage of the medical school application! 💜

  • @laraarif5088
    @laraarif50884 жыл бұрын

    I also went to private school on a bursary ah also this video was super helpful! x

  • @AymaraAnahi

    @AymaraAnahi

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lara Arif woo! I feel like we’re a tiny subset of people who don’t really fit in when it comes to the snooty private school stereotype! im so glad it was! 💜

  • @Aquathekitteh
    @Aquathekitteh4 жыл бұрын

    I like how you said if you weren’t a doctor you’d be a chemistry teacher. Miss Huang’s influence.

  • @AymaraAnahi

    @AymaraAnahi

    4 жыл бұрын

    Julia Duffy exactly

  • @maiacoombe5325
    @maiacoombe53254 жыл бұрын

    Great Video, really informative! What area of medicine are you planning to go into after medical school? ❤❤❤

  • @AymaraAnahi

    @AymaraAnahi

    4 жыл бұрын

    Maia Coombe thank you Maia! I am currently looking to go into psychiatry, or anaesthesiology :)

  • @immie5932
    @immie59324 жыл бұрын

    Loved this video! What is the difference between the Lincoln and Derby route at notts?

  • @AymaraAnahi

    @AymaraAnahi

    4 жыл бұрын

    thank you! i really couldn’t say as I do the Nottingham pathway, perhaps you could check the University of Nottingham website :)

  • @sl5223
    @sl52233 жыл бұрын

    What accommodation is good for Nottingham med?

  • @styles1625
    @styles16253 жыл бұрын

    Is Nottingham diverse and the city interesting ?

  • @henryhilton9942
    @henryhilton99424 жыл бұрын

    Bruv ngl you’re killing it w the vids, let’s collab when this is all over x

  • @AymaraAnahi

    @AymaraAnahi

    4 жыл бұрын

    oh my gosh for sure! thanks babe u too congrats on so many subscribers !!

  • @henryhilton9942

    @henryhilton9942

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@AymaraAnahi x

  • @sophieleach4968
    @sophieleach49684 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, this was so useful! Do you have time for a part-time job in medical school? x

  • @AymaraAnahi

    @AymaraAnahi

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sophie Leach hi Sophie, obviously this changes from person to person (depending how long it takes you to get through the content each week), whether you want to get involved in sports, or how much you will socialise with friends. I’d suggest if you are going to have a part-time job that it is quite flexible, such as doing deliveries (via deliveroo), tutoring or something based online. This is because the workload can change drastically from week to week and it may be difficult to get out of doing shifts etc if you have more strict working hours. I think it’s better to not get a part-time job during term time to be able to focus on studies and to leave enough time to yourself to rest and have fun (so you’re less likely to burn out!) ❤️

  • @sophieleach4968

    @sophieleach4968

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aymara Anahi Thanks so much x

  • @Aquathekitteh
    @Aquathekitteh4 жыл бұрын

    Notification on squad

  • @AymaraAnahi

    @AymaraAnahi

    4 жыл бұрын

    Julia Duffy u mean “COOL AYMARASTAN squad”...right?

  • @Aquathekitteh

    @Aquathekitteh

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aymara Anahi yes and also I’m legally changing my name to cool aymarastan

  • @rioghnachbarlow6193
    @rioghnachbarlow61934 жыл бұрын

    If you don’t mind answering, did you stay at Raleigh park or broadgate? I’m trying to decide which accommodation to apply for to study medicine at Nottingham in September! Xx

  • @AymaraAnahi

    @AymaraAnahi

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ríoghnach Barlow hi ríoghnach! I stayed at Raleigh park. I liked that it is set up as flats (so you have a shared kitchen/living room etc with your flatmates), and it’s also close to a supermarket and gym. However, it’s quite separated from the main campus so you don’t get the same campus feel to it. Hope this helps! Good luck with everything :)

  • @rioghnachbarlow6193

    @rioghnachbarlow6193

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aymara Anahi thank you! Xx

  • @laraconnor3669
    @laraconnor36694 жыл бұрын

    Fab video, very helpful for me as I'm doing the Notts degree next year. Stuck in my house due to the virus, so I can't go out and have the fun with people before med!

  • @AymaraAnahi

    @AymaraAnahi

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lara Connor Congratulations! Honestly try not to let this self-isolation get you down, try learning any new skills you‘ve been wanting to try (whether it’s an instrument, practicing driving theory, working out or becoming more flexible, reading books, art). Also, I promise you the lockdown won’t last forever and I am sure we’ll be able to do lots of fun things this summer! (My birthday is in June so I am relying on the fact we’ll be let out by then haha) 💜

  • @EB-bb1ce
    @EB-bb1ce3 жыл бұрын

    hi! i’ve heard that you shouldn’t bring a car to uni but people are saying it can be really useful for courses like medicine because of all of the travelling to placements do you think it’s a good idea? (especially for nottingham) thank you :)

  • @AymaraAnahi

    @AymaraAnahi

    3 жыл бұрын

    for medicine in y1-y3 you won’t be more than a half an hour walk from the medical school so I wouldn’t worry :) but I’m sure it makes life a bit easier if you have one!

  • @yasminfaris9561
    @yasminfaris95614 жыл бұрын

    Please do you find medicine hard? And do you have more social life?

  • @AymaraAnahi

    @AymaraAnahi

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yasmin Faris of course it’s difficult - but you learn to adapt your life around it, and the most difficult thing is to achieve a BALANCE (which is possible!). and yes I do have plenty of time for a social life, and i have plenty of time to go out with my friends on the weekend, see them in the evenings after I’ve finished my work, but also to do work related activities with them such as going to the library (or gym!) ❤️

  • @yasminfaris9561

    @yasminfaris9561

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aymara Anahi thank you for the reply

  • @LA-zi2dp
    @LA-zi2dp3 жыл бұрын

    Hi, your videos have been really helpful in getting a good insight into what medicine at UoN is like, as I'm thinking of applying there this year. If you don't mind me asking, what UCAT score did you get? Thanks so much and hope to see more videos soon!

  • @AymaraAnahi

    @AymaraAnahi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I received 605 (band 1). Quite low but I was fortunate that UoN also took into account my GCSE grades! Thank you ❤️

  • @roqeerose5875

    @roqeerose5875

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AymaraAnahi if I got a high UCAT score but average gcses (1 A**, 2 A*, 3 A, 3 Bs) do you think that’s ok for notts or do they focus on gcse scores a lot😭

  • @owenreynolds1461
    @owenreynolds14612 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I love your videos, they are really informative and useful, they really give a great perspective of Nottingham Uni, which I now love the look of 😂. I was just wondering how you got to see lectures given by doctors? Was this whilst you were still in college? I'm trying to find different ways of getting at least some experience. Thank you P.S I know this was posted a while ago, sorry, but I've only just discovered your channel recently

  • @jingling1242
    @jingling12422 жыл бұрын

    I have a question when you are in medical school do you do some side hustles or you just read the whole semester

  • @AymaraAnahi

    @AymaraAnahi

    2 жыл бұрын

    it depends, some people do some don’t! it is achievable :))

  • @aleenavinu
    @aleenavinu4 жыл бұрын

    Hi! I'm an Indian currently doing my A-levels (CAIE) and will be applying to medical schools in the UK next year. I'm having a hard time finding work to do. It's very rare to find clinical related work for high school students here. Will it be a big issue when I apply? Thank you for your videos. They are extremely helpful.

  • @AymaraAnahi

    @AymaraAnahi

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aleena Vinu Hi Aleena, do not worry too much specifically about getting work experience in a clinical setting, as it is very hard to do unless you have specific connections. I’d say perhaps ask your school for contacts to any doctors, or try to look up any programmes targeted at students in hospitals etc. If this doesn’t work out, any voluntary experience in a caring environment is extremely useful, such as a care home or a school. That is the priority - not so much clinical experience.

  • @aleenavinu

    @aleenavinu

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@AymaraAnahi Thank you so much!

  • @JoeMura-HELLO
    @JoeMura-HELLO4 жыл бұрын

    Do you think five 8s two 7s, one 6 and one 5 are good enough to apply to med school?

  • @AymaraAnahi

    @AymaraAnahi

    4 жыл бұрын

    hi, your GCSEs won’t be the reason necessarily you don’t/do get into medical school. it really is about your application as a whole!

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