Japsimar
3 min
Updated: Jan 11, 2023
To summarise Leeds University Medical school in a few words it would be easy to say it is supportive, stimulating and encouraging.
Leeds ensures there is early patient contact as well as including early anatomy teaching and dissection.
The University welcomes all feedback and always acts on suggested improvements.
There is a fantastic support network and all members of staff offer ample support to make sure we succeed.
Check the website before your interview and make sure you are familiar with the entire process.
Read the GMC PDF for Good Medical Practice.
Do mock interviews as this is great practice and will really build up your confidence.
Don’t forget to read over your personal statement prior to the interview, as you may also be asked about this.
There is one station in the MMI which specifically tests you on your BMAT essay– so make sure you familiarise yourself beforehand and are able to justify any points you made, as well as why you chose the essay.
The main selling point of Leeds would be the fact there are early placements in primary and secondary care. This early onset of clinical exposure is a great way to build up a skillset that will prove useful in later years. This early exposure is really useful in applying Clinical Pathology and Essential Medical Sciences, which are covered in 2nd year. The medical school is also in a great location, being a 10-minute walk into town, meaning there is always lots to do during your lunch hour or after a busy day of university!
Leeds is a busy city and there is always lots to do, especially with how close the medical school is to the city centre. There is ample opportunity for a great work-life balance, as 1st and 2nd year students finish at 1pm on Wednesdays, enabling you to get involved with the many available sports and societies, including MedSoc, Cutting Edge and the Medic/Dentist sports teams. Most students live on campus in first year, which makes it really easy to get to 9am lectures on time, especially if you decided to go out the night before! On campus there are several libraries, including the Health Sciences library, so you are always able to get some work done between lectures!
There is a great family system which involves matching up first year students with ‘couples’ from other years, this is a great way to integrate students and make sure they have support outside of their year group! It’s also really useful if you are struggling and need some wisdom from your medic parents! There are always lots of events held by MedSoc, which also incorporates the family system, as well as various other student-hosted events, such as movie night, quiz nights etc. Don’t worry if you are a non-drinker, there is still plenty for you to do and all socials welcome everybody with open arms.
MedSoc at Leeds is fantastic. There are always lots of events that are suitable for anybody. MedSoc is renowned for the best events, including the Medic ball, cocktail party, varsity and Enigma – a night out to a secret destination. There are also lots of events for non-drinkers, including film nights, pizza nights and more! MedSoc is a great way to meet new people and there is always a friendly and inviting atmosphere, it brings everyone together and creates a real sense of community.
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