Medicine At Imperial College, University of London

Take one step back, gather your thoughts and let me ask you one question: Are you sure that you want to be a doctor? Did you say 'yes' instantaneously, wave your hand in the air as high as you could tripping over yourself in the race for the front of the line? Yes? Then you are either: (a) Convinced by your life-time sense of vocation and by your need to help fellow men (/women). (b) Completely nuts. Why? Because medicine is not a subject decision to be taken lightly. You probably haven't yet lived two decades of the few that you have in life and are effectively going to be signing the rest away. If it sounds like I’m ...  Read the complete review

I have just completed my first year of medical school at Imperial College and have absolutely loved it! Medicine at Imperial concentrates very much on the 'peoplely' side of medicine - we spend quite a lot of time learning communication skills and meeting and talking with patients. This emphasis is very much reflected in the kind of skills and experiences that Imperial seem to look for on a UCAS form - my predicted grades were poor, but I had an awful lot of community work, so I can only surmise that I was accepted on this basis! Being a student in London is also a great experience - there is everything for everyone, whether you like theatre or clubbing. ...  Read the complete review