50 at 50: The experience of undertaking CP1 during the Covid-19 pandemic
May 7, 2021
Clinical placement is a time for us medical students to put into practice all of the skills and academic knowledge we have learnt to date. Additionally, it is a time to realise that when you’re asked a question when you first start on the wards, no matter how simple it is, your mind will go …
50 at 50: The Dean’s Symposium: Transformative inclusion: The future of healthcare
April 30, 2021
Celebrations of 50 years of Medicine and 30 years of Nursing at Nottingham are in full swing. The Dean’s Symposium on Transformative Inclusion was held on the 28 April and it was a fitting part of these events. The programme included three speakers talking about three very different but thought–provoking subjects. The virtual event began with a warm welcome from Professor Brigitte Scammell, Dean of Medicine and Head of School to …
The Dragon In My Skin: book, animation, and resource pack for schools to raise awareness about life with eczema and encourage self-care
April 26, 2021
Stephanie Lax from the Centre of Evidence Based Dermatology has been proud to work with Professor Fiona Cowdell and colleagues from the School of Education at Birmingham City University (BCU) and local professional orchestra Sinfonia Viva on an artistic outreach project resulting in a children’s book, film, and resource pack for Key Stage 1 teachers. …
50 at 50: Transforming health care of older people
April 23, 2021
I’ve been in Nottingham for 30 years, and was in touching distance of those who were there at the start of Nottingham medical school. I find it astonishing to reflect on the transformation I witnessed or heard about first hand. I am told that one of the reason for the medical school was the awful …
50 at 50: Coping with Illness in the Digital Era: The Role of Online Peer Support
April 16, 2021
It was back in 2003 when my academic career took an unexpected turn. Everything was ticking along very nicely when I started to notice some odd symptoms. Like many people, I thought nothing of it and continued about my day-to-day business. However, things quickly deteriorated and soon I had become really very ill. Whilst those …
50 at 50: UoN First Responders Milestone Achievement
April 12, 2021
An initiative set up in 2014, the University of Nottingham First Responders is a scheme consisting predominantly of medical students, some of whom continue responding in their F1 year. We volunteer to support East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) in responding to high-level emergency calls, including cardiac arrests, seizures, and paediatric patients. Our scheme is very …
Mental health in a global pandemic
April 8, 2021
Hey there! I’m Susan and I’m a 2nd year MPT student who also happens to be one of your welfare representatives, and what a role that has been. Given the global pandemic and multiple lockdowns, student mental health has been an all time low and it’s been one of my jobs to support fellow students …
How to balance work and study
April 1, 2021
Hi everyone! I’m Eleanor, a first year MPT student who is still settling into all aspects of university life. I’ll be sharing the most helpful advice that I have acquired over the years on how to not let your job interfere with your studies. I’ve been working since I was 15 for various reasons (whether …
5 Top Tips on how to ace your job application
March 30, 2021
Hi everyone, I’m Becky, a third year MPT student, who is currently applying for post graduate job positions. In this blog post I will be discussing my top 5 tips that you can use to enhance your job application, highlighting what you need to include in your CV, cover letter and how to win over …
50 at 50: Reflections on my time at Nottingham Medical School: Achieving excellence in primary care and applied health research
March 29, 2021
My first memory of Nottingham Medical School was attending for interview for a medical school place in 1980. To my mind Nottingham had the most exciting progressive course in the country, and I particularly liked the emphasis on medicine in the community. At interview Professor Richard Madeley asked what I would do if I had …
