“It’s like watching a critically ill patient bleed out before your eyes, while assiduously tending to their bunions.” My piece on Therese Coffey’s lamentable failure to get to grips with the true causes of the NHS crisis. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

We are sharing on behalf of BWAMS: FREE Medicine DR.EAM Senior Conference: Year 13s Date: Saturday 1st October 2022 Time: 9am to 3pm (ZOOM webinar) If any students would like to attend, encourage them to apply before 26 Sept using the following link: tinyurl.com/dreamsenior22

So, you've been given a low UCAT score. Everything can seem hopeless at this point. You are not alone and this ABSOLUTELY DOES NOT HAVE TO BE THE END OF YOUR MEDICAL JOURNEY. Talk to us at Medic Mentor for guided advice on the next best steps for you: medicmentor.co.uk

Sign up for this free webinar on Thursday to get tips for the BMAT Section 3 Essay buff.ly/3DQigql

UCAT testing has now finished for 2022. Final results will be published on our website here: ucat.ac.uk/results/test-s… by the end of the day on Monday 3rd October. After the UCAS deadline we liaise with UCAS, then communicate your test result directly to your chosen Universities.

Personal Statement Tips: How to write about your motivation for Medicine buff.ly/3RexIiU

We’re deeply disappointed that despite ample opportunity, Ministers have ignored our calls to value junior doctors appropriately and duly restore their pay to 2008/09 levels #OverworkedUnderpaid #PayRestoration 1/ 4 bma.org.uk/pay-and-contra…

The final #UCAT2022 results for this year are now available on our website: ucat.ac.uk/results/test-s… ⁠ ⁠ This shows the mean average score for 2022 = 2500.⁠ ⁠ There's also a useful percentile calculator so you can see exactly where your score is placed in the overall rankings.

Free virtual work experience for aspiring doctors! October’s session is: General Practice. You will get to observe a real doctor dealing with patients in a GP through a series of clinical scenarios! Find out more: bit.ly/3E9zu1N

Today we’ve issued an alert on blood stocks and have asked hospitals to put measures in place to ensure that blood remains available for those in greatest need. If you are O positive or O negative please make an appointment as soon as you can. Read more: bit.ly/3CrvdEC

Year 12s - Applications for UCL's Target Medicine Mentoring scheme are now open. See here for more details and eligibility criteria: ucl.ac.uk/medical-school…

Thinking about selecting an Allied Health course as your fifth UCAS choice? Learn more about Allied Health degrees and careers in our guide buff.ly/3VsegTl

All set up and ready to welcome visitors to our Open Event Runshaw College

How I Scored 7.1 In BMAT Section 1: Use these tips from an Imperial student to ace Section 1 of the BMAT exam buff.ly/3Mnbjzi

On 20 October the University of Buckingham will be running a free webinar in collaboration with The Medic Portal to explore what Allied Health is, what study options are available and what prospective careers you can access. Register here: buff.ly/3kEzM6N The University of Buckingham

Join this free webinar on Thursday with University of Buckingham Medical School to find out more about Allied Health degrees and careers buff.ly/3fUwJaO

Have you heard about the SMF's Aspiring Professionals Programme? Its is completely free and supports students from Year 12 / S5 onwards. You can check if you're eligible and apply directly between September and December here: app.socialmobility.org.uk #wideningparticipation

At tonight's Virtual Medical Society we will be discussing 'Overcoming Setbacks.' Life isn't always smooth sailing. It's an important skill to learn how to overcome setbacks, especially in clinical settings & during research Tonight at 5:45 - 6:45pm: bit.ly/3MU70vD

The UCAT 2023 Official Guide is now available on our website. Please share this with anyone you can for an overview of everything needed to sit the #UCAT in 2023. ucat.ac.uk/media/1547/uca… #UCAT2023 #medicine #dentistry #wideningparticipation #outreach #wideningaccess

Two of our Year 1 Medical Society students, Scarlett and Ammarah, have been selected in the top seven of the @UCLan Scholars Programme. This is an amazing achievement – congratulations to you both! Read more below: runshaw.ac.uk/2023/05/studen… Runshaw Medical Society #success #Scholarship