First Gen Doctors

Feeling unsure about what to expect during your on-call shifts as an FY1?

Struggling to work out how to tell what’s urgent, what can wait, and what isn’t even your job?

You’re not alone - and we’ve got you covered! 

In this episode, Dr Kira Mattison shares key insights on navigating on-call shifts, explains the differences between medical and surgical on-calls, and talks through practical scenarios to help you prioritise jobs like a pro.

Tune in for honest advice and helpful tips every incoming FY1 should hear before day one on the wards!

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Struggling to revise effectively in med school? You're not alone. In this episode, we break down tried-and-tested revision techniques that actually work — from active recall and spaced repetition to using past papers the smart way. Whether you're prepping for OSCEs or written exams, this one's for you.

📚 Practical tips, honest reflections, and a few things we wish we knew sooner.

Listen now and level up your study game
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Ever wondered how you're going to have to write your daily ward rounds and how to approach you jobs list?

Feeling nervous about starting as a doctor in August?

Well do not fret!! As Dr Kira Mattison will be going through this during this episode, as well as many other topics FY1s should know before starting.

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UCAS to Clinical: UCAT 101 – Everything You Need to Know Before You Begin📚🩺

Whether you’ve just decided to apply to Medicine or Dentistry 🩺🦷 or you’re starting to prepare 📚, this episode is your perfect starting point for understanding the UCAT.

Join Manal (Events Co-Director) and Parmis (CEO + Founder) as they explain what the UCAT is, what it’s used for, and why knowing it’s an aptitude test can help you prepare better 🧠.

You’ll get a clear overview of each section, how they’re scored, how long prep might take, and their personal tips from taking it themselves ⏱️📊.

We also talk about the best time to sit the UCAT and what to consider when choosing your date.

🎧 Tune in, take notes, and start your UCAT journey with confidence.

📌 Our UCAT series starts end of June/early July - follow us on socials so you don’t miss it!

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 "You Don’t Need Full Marks for Your Top Choice"

Our Speciality Series continues with Dr Mohammad Saleki, a first-gen doctor breaking down his journey into Ophthalmology.

No sugar-coating, no gatekeeping - just honest advice. 

In this episode, he shares:

• His personal journey into Ophthalmology
• What actually goes into the portfolio (and what can be built and when to build it)
• Is it too late to start after med school? (Spoiler: No!)
• Tips for research, exams & gaining points
• How to go from 0 to 11 points - and why it’s more doable than you think

Even if you've never thought about picking Ophthalmology, the approaches shared in this episode can be applied to many other specialities too!

🔗 Dr Saleki's helpful resources mentioned:

➡️ Opthamology Whatsapp Journal club - click here

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Are you leading your own life?

Join Dr Parmis (our founder + CEO) and Manal (our Events co-director) as they explore what leadership looked like for them at different stages of their journeys.

They dive deep into how leadership is more than just guiding others - it's a mirror reflecting your confidence, self-trust, and the brand image you create for yourself

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Join us in this recording of an event where Dr Urvi Patel talks us through how your extra-curricular activities during medical school can build your CV dramatically. Here is to making the most of your time!

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In this week's episode, Manal and Priya (our co-directors of events) discuss what burnout is, how it affects medical students, applicants and doctors and how to overcome it.

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You keep failing, again and again — and somehow, it never gets easier.

In this episode, Parmis (our CEO and a junior doctor) and Sumaya (our COO and a medical student) open up about the reality of failure at different stages of the medical journey and how it continues to shape their paths.

With exam season coming up, it’s easy to feel like a ‘failure’. Listen for an honest conversation about how resilience isn’t as simple as it’s made out to be, why first-gen students fail more, and tips on how to reframe it all.

There’s no magic cure for failure in this episode. But we'll support you in keeping going.

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When it comes to Medicine, the focus is often on grades and personal statements, but what about money?

In this episode of UCAS to Clinical, we open up a conversation that doesn’t get talked about enough: the financial side of getting into and getting through med school.

From application costs to student expenses, Priya and Manal (our events co-directors) reflect on their own journeys and share the kinds of expenses and funding options they became aware of after starting.

Whether you're applying or already in med school, tune in for relatable experiences, a few “I wish I knew” moments, and a reminder that financial awareness is part of the journey too.

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