‘Only smart people can do well in medicine. You have to be a genius otherwise you’re going to be a bad doctor’

This is one of the worst myths to believe about medicine and the application process. There are so many myths and lies about the medicine application process. It can feel difficult making a big decision like committing to medicine when you don’t have the right information.

So in this edition, I’m going to help you work out if medicine is really for you. Whether your in Year 12 and are undergoing the application process, or even in Year 13 and you might have interests in different fields, this will help you to come to a clear decision. Do you really want to apply to medicine?

Giving you some reality

Contrary to popular belief, I don’t believe you have to be a genius or have straight A*’s to study medicine and actually be a good doctor. It is not solely your grades or your ability to grasp information that will determine the type of doctor you will become.

Medicine as a degree has so much content that ‘being smart’ is not the only way you get through. Medicine is very much about discipline and studying habits. If you are able to build the discipline and right studying habits and enjoy this process, this is a right pick for you.

Then is the idea of life-long learning. I know this is something you will already have heard about and know, but to give you some perspective. It is estimated that medical knowledge doubles every 73 days. I am not saying you have to double your workload every 73 days. But instead I am highlighting the importance of adaptability to new guidelines and information. And in reality, this happens very quickly.

So is medicine for you?

Knowing yourself and your personality is really important. If you are someone who is disciplined and adaptable, as discussed before, medicine could be a great fit for you.

Another really important thing is to gain insight into the career. Work experience, whether it is online or in-person, is a really valuable way of seeing exactly what a career in medicine entails, and how the MDT works together.

However, don’t think that work experience is the only way of improving your insight. Listen to podcasts, read books, watch TV shows and documentaries and speak to medical students. These are all things which will give you an understanding into the profession and will help you to understand if medicine is the career that aligns for you.

For many of you, interviews are either finished or nearly there. Offers will start coming in soon but there’s still one final hurdle: securing your A-level grades. And A-level season will come much quicker than you realise.

And here’s something I want you to really internalise: you DO NOT need to be a genius to meet your medicine offer. You just need the right approach.

It’s completely normal if your grades dipped slightly during interview season. That period is intense and mentally draining. What matters now isn’t cramming harder but working smarter. A clear structure, sharp exam technique, and consistent, focused revision can be the difference between unnecessary stress and confidently securing your place.

This is exactly why I run small-group, personalised teaching sessions. We focus on strategy, clarity, and high-yield exam technique, so you’re revising effectively. When you have a structured plan and the right guidance, hitting your dream grades becomes completely achievable.

If you want support to stay consistent, reduce stress, and maximise your chances of meeting your medicine offer, email me at loveleenj241@gmail.com. Spaces are limited to keep sessions small, focused, and tailored to you.

As someone who received 4/4 offers and was in the first batch of offer holders at both King’s College London and the University of Birmingham, I’ve poured everything I know into creating the best possible interview resources, so you can achieve your dream of studying medicine. If you want to get your medicine offers, check out my interview resources on my website!

Additionally, you can check out my website for resources such as the A* AQA A-level psychology notes and my notes templated designed in an active recall format.

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