I talk with Dr O'Donovan, a medical doctor, researcher and youtuber (https://www.youtube.com/c/DoctorODonovan/featured) who's taken part in research at Harvard and Stanford and is now pursuing a PhD in Oxford with a focus on global health. We discuss what the world of research looks like; how he got into this field and managed to get scholarships from such prestigious universities; and finally get his advice on personal statements and tips on applying to medical school.