Medics Money podcast

Ep 263: BMA SPECIAL - medical student finance is broken and this affects ALL of us #fixourfinance


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In this episode of the Medics' Money podcast, host Cyra welcomes co-leads Sophie and Henry from the BMA's finance campaign and fourth-year medical student Miki to discuss the financial challenges faced by medical students in England. They delve into how student finance currently works, the significant drop in funding during later years of study, and the impact of these financial shortcomings on students' lives. Personal stories highlight the struggles of balancing intense academic workloads with part-time jobs and the use of food banks, among other hardships. The episode also explores potential solutions, including the continuation of full maintenance loans, increased grants, and better pre-application information. The guests share ongoing efforts to engage with government departments and proposed actions to address these critical issues.

00:00 Welcome to the Medics Money Podcast

00:28 Meet the Finance Campaign Co-Leads

01:16 Understanding the Student Finance System

03:18 The Financial Struggles of Medical Students

05:38 Personal Stories of Financial Hardship

11:00 Campaign Goals and Government Engagement

18:14 Closing Remarks and Future Actions

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