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Why I’m not ‘just a Doctor’
A friend in medical school once said to me: I’m not here for money. If I’m smart enough to become a doctor, I’m smart enough to make money elsewhere.
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The Importance Of Habits
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit" - Aristotle
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How to become a doctor in the USA (IMG Guide)
If you graduate medical school outside the USA, can you still practice as a doctor in the States? Yes, and this is the simplest guide you will find online.
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Why the USA for Medical Residency?
I’m in medical school in the UK but once I graduate I will leave to train in the United States, here’s an outline of why I made this decision.
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My Experience of the UKMLA
The UKMLA is the new exam that all UK medical graduates from 2025 onwards will need to pass before joining the medical register. It has replaced the formerly known PLAB.
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Overcome Procrastination
Procrastination can be a major barrier to achieving our goals and can lead to feelings of stress and overwhelm. Today I’m sharing some practical tips that help me…
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The Daanish Method
The last year of my life has been the most growth-filled, successful year to date, Alhamdulillah. Prior to this year, I followed The Daanish Method . A simple but…
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How To Find Your Passion
If Roger Federer had never played tennis, if Lionel Messi had never kicked a ball or if Albert Einstein had never dabbled in physics and science then none of them…
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Master the Art of Napping
Napping is a great way to recharge and boost productivity. But not all naps are created equal. A bad nap can leave you feeling groggy and even more tired than before.…
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Supercharge Your Studying
Everyone underestimates speed. The hardest thing about medicine is the volume of content and speed is the #1 hack to overcome that. It’s why I’m able to create…
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Student Survival Guide: Organise & Succeed
In my first year of medical school, I spent the first 3 weeks figuring out how to perfectly manage everything.
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How I Plan My Week In Under 60 Minutes
Every night before heading to sleep, I used to plan the next day out. On a piece of paper, I wrote down the tasks I had to do in the next 24 hours. But after some…
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Overwhelmed → Success: How To Pass Exams With Flying Colours
When I just started at Med School 4 years ago, I fell behind in the first weeks of university because I struggled to study efficiently. The volume of study materials…
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Unlock Your Productivity
As a student or young working adult, managing your time can be a daunting task, especially when trying to juggle academic, extracurricular, and work life. With so…
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Unlocking Happiness
Every year when I move away from home and I come to university, I face a dip in my happiness. Leaving my family and home to move to a new environment, mentally it’s…
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How To Make Money
This week’s post is about how to make money. It’s aimed at beginners and students starting with £0, but the lessons can be applied to any monetary stage.
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Mastering University Life: 7 Must-Know Tips for Students
I’ve been a student for 7 years. Here’s my golden advice for all students.
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How To Spend Wisely
Financial literacy refers to the understanding and knowledge of how money works, including basic financial concepts such as budgeting, saving, investing, and managing…
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The Interval
Imagine you're arguing with someone. I mean a full blown shouting match. Then the phone rings. When you answer the phone, immediately you put aside your anger and…
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Gratitude
Think back to a time where you temporarily lost something that you took for granted. Maybe it was a misplaced phone or wallet.
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The Price of Attention
Imagine if every time you gave attention to something, it ensued a cost.
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Habits
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit" - Aristotle
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Burnout
My intention is to show how to take a step back from the hustle to give yourself some time and space to rest.
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The courage to feel deeply
If I can normalise the expression of emotion for one person today, then I consider this a success.
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