It was lovely to return to St Ed’s to share my experience as a penultimate year KCL medical student, after leaving over six years ago. The Medical Society was a massive part of my time at the College- having devoted much of Rhetoric pestering Ms Marrinan about my next big idea for an upcoming session. 

It was great to see so many faces at the talk- I was glad to see that the enthusiasm for Medicine and healthcare is still present, despite some of the current pressures within the NHS. My presentation included reflections of my challenging journey into medical school- from my first application during my time at the College, navigating a disappointing A level results day, completing a Biomedical Science BSc and reapplying for Medicine as a graduate. I also covered my highlights of studying in a busy London medical school, including cadaveric dissections, assisting in complex surgeries and the abundance of available research opportunities. 

Lastly, we finished off with a Q&A, with tips being shared about the dreaded UCAT entrance exam, interview techniques and balancing life outside of academia. I am very grateful for this opportunity to visit the College as an OE and I look forward to returning, during the next chapter of my medical career as a junior (resident) doctor!

If you are involved in the medical field, we would love to connect with you and invite you to speak with our aspiring doctors, veterinarians, dentists, and others! Please email alumni@stedmundscollege.org for more information and we can get you in contact with Juddith Marrinan.