Medlink Experience 2011

During these holidays, I attended a Medlink Conference in Nottingham. Medlink is a week (4-5 days) spent at Nottingham University for those who are interested in Medicine. You may think, why during my christmas holidays I went to university. Its simple, I want a medical career, and Medlink has definatly inspired me to continue on my dream.

So what did we do? When I first arrived at Medlink I didn't know what to expect, I had a general idea of what it was going to be like, but it was so much more. The days were pretty long, around 9am-10pm each day. You must be thinking crazy! right? but every hour was worth it. The lectures were really interesting and the days just got better and better. The lectures covered a range of areas in medicine, from pathology to A&E. It also included UCAS application forms and The UKCAT & BMAT enterence exams. If I didn't attend medlink I wouldn't have all the valuble info I needed.

The Best Part? Meeting new people. I am so glad I went on my own to medlink. I made so many new friends with the same interest. I would reccomend it to anyone who wants to go into medicine. Everyone in medlink was friendly, and in the same position as I was. At first, it was scary not knowing everyone, but then once you get talking, you cant stop! So many people attended Medlink, and because medicine has so much variety there is a never ending choice.

So what now? I am gathering information for my Stem Cell research project which I hope to get published. Im doing as levels, Biology, Chemistry, Maths and History, and hopefully going to achieve those A's. Medlink has made me realise that there are different routes into medicine, including studying abroad. There are so many different aspects of medicine and yes it may be a long process but it's worth it! I would recommend Medlink to anyone who is interested in Medicine, it is an amazing experience and its not all just lectures. There are practical activities too which were so much fun! Dont be intimidated by other people who say medicine is out of reach. If you have a passion for medicine, go for it!

Kavita