<![CDATA[The Apply Medic Podcast]]>
applymedic.substack.com]]>https://applymedic.substack.com/podcastSubstackMon, 06 Apr 2026 17:59:05 GMThttps://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/566371.rssapplymedic.comThe best insight to help you along your med school application journey.episodicapplymedic.comapplymedic@substack.comNo<![CDATA[Episode 14: In Conversation with the Scottish Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care]]>Hi Team! Thank you to pastest.com for sponsoring today's podcast. Use code CHRIS10 for 10% off your Pastest subscription. More information about Pastest can be found here: https://www.pastest.com/medical-student-finals/online-revision/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast_text&utm_campaign=episode_14_apply_medic. In this episode of the Apply Medic Podcast, I am joined by Dr Sandesh Gulhane. Dr Gulhane is a GP and the Scottish Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care. We discuss Dr Gulhane's experiences in medical school, his medical training, and his political career. The Apply Medic website: https://www.applymedic.com/. Apply Medic aims to help UK medical school applicants by providing expert guidance through the most challenging aspects of the medical school application process. We have plenty of free resources providing insight into preparing for the UCAT, writing personal statements, and preparing for medical school interviews. We also have eBooks that cover everything that you need to know for each of these challenges. We also offer 1-to-1 consultations and mock interviews with our team of tutors, who are current senior medical students at one of the UK’s top medical schools and will provide you with the crucial support needed to stand you out from the crowd and achieve your goal of becoming a doctor.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit applymedic.substack.com]]>https://applymedic.substack.com/p/episode-14-in-conversation-with-thesubstack:post:69735227Sun, 21 Aug 2022 23:01:47 GMTApply MedicNo2600<![CDATA[Episode 13: Balancing working part-time with medical school, applying to medicine as a graduate, and interview tips (ft. lifeoflunamed)]]>Check out the latest episode of The ApplyMedic Podcast! In this episode, I have a chat with Selene, a graduate-entry medical student based in the UK and Instagramer documenting her life as a medical student. We focus on Selene’s journey through the medical school admissions process, how she balances her busy life as a medical student while working as a healthcare assistant in the NHS, her current experiences in medical school, and why she decided to create her Instagram account. So grab a coffee and join us! Selene’s Instagram: @lifeoflunamed. Chris’ Instagram: christopher_callaghan. Chris’ YouTube: Christopher Callaghan. ApplyMedic instagram: @applymedic. ApplyMedic website: https://www.applymedic.com/



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit applymedic.substack.com]]>https://applymedic.substack.com/p/episode-13-balancing-working-partsubstack:post:48733687Mon, 14 Feb 2022 14:46:27 GMTApply MedicNo2877<![CDATA[Episode 12: Building a successful medical education website while working as a doctor (ft. Rishil Patel and Benjamin Armstrong of OSCE Sense)]]>Check out the latest episode of The ApplyMedic Podcast! In this episode, I have a chat with Rishil and Ben, foundation year 1 doctors currently working in the UK and the founders of OSCE Sense. OSCE Sense is a website devoted to providing medical education resources for medical students. We focus on why and how Rishil and Ben developed OSCE Sense, how they balance running the website with their busy working lifes as doctors, and the importance of developing interests and goals outside of medicine, such as entrepreneurship and business. So grab a coffee and join us! OSCE Sense Instagram: @oscesense. OSCE Sense website: oscesense.com Chris’ Instagram: @christopher_callaghan. ApplyMedic instagram: @applymedic. ApplyMedic website: https://www.applymedic.com/



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit applymedic.substack.com]]>https://applymedic.substack.com/p/episode-12-building-a-successfulsubstack:post:48485174Wed, 09 Feb 2022 19:41:34 GMTApply MedicNo2457<![CDATA[Episode 11: Transitioning from high school to medical school, study techniques, and spending your clinical years abroad (ft. Life With A Stethoscope)]]>Check out the latest episode of The ApplyMedic Podcast! In this episode, I have a chat with Giovanna (@lifewithastethoscope), a foundation year 1 doctor working in the UK, YouTuber and Instagramer documenting her personal and professional life in the medical profession. We focus on Giovanna’s transition from high school to medical school, her study techniques, and spending her clinical years abroad. So grab a coffee and join us! Giovanna’s Instagram: @lifewithastethoscope. Giovanna’s YouTube: Life With A Stethoscope. Chris’ Instagram: @christopher_callaghan. ApplyMedic instagram: @applymedic. ApplyMedic website: https://www.applymedic.com/



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit applymedic.substack.com]]>https://applymedic.substack.com/p/episode-11-transitioning-from-highsubstack:post:48171010Thu, 03 Feb 2022 18:55:49 GMTApply MedicNo3203<![CDATA[Episode 10: From PhD to MBChB, why it's never too late to decide to study medicine (ft. dr.to.doctor/maturemedics)]]>Check out the latest episode of The ApplyMedic Podcast! In this episode, I have a chat with Amber, a medical student based in the UK, Instagramer and YouTuber documenting her life as a medical student and providing advice on medical school admissions. We focus on Amber’s previous experience undertaking and completing a PhD, her reasons for deciding to pursue medicine, her experience through the medical school application process, if medical school has lived up to her expectations, and why she decided to create her personal instagram/YouTube accounts and create The Mature Medic Platform. So grab a coffee and join us! Amber’s Instagram: @dr.to.doctor. Amber’s YouTube: Dr.to.Doctor. Mature Medics Instagram: maturemedics. Mature Medics YouTube: Mature Medics. Chris’ Instagram: christopher_callaghan. Chris’ YouTube: Christopher Callaghan. ApplyMedic instagram: applymedic. The Medical School Interview eBook: https://www.applymedic.com/



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit applymedic.substack.com]]>https://applymedic.substack.com/p/episode-10-from-phd-to-mbchb-whysubstack:post:47942886Sun, 30 Jan 2022 16:07:12 GMTApply MedicNo2923<![CDATA[Episode 9: Realities of medicine, medical school interviews, and UCAT (ft. Christina Aaliyah)]]>Check out the latest episode of The ApplyMedic Podcast! In this episode, I have a chat with Christina, a medical student based in the UK, Instagramer and YouTuber documenting her life as a medical student and providing advice on medical school admissions. We focus on Christina’s experience through the medical school application process, her experience and tips for medical school interviews, how she prepared for UCAT, and we discuss our experiences of the realities of medicine and how we process the emotions that come with that. So grab a coffee and join us! Christina’s Instagram: @chrstinna. Christina’s YouTube: Christina Aaliyah. Chris’ Instagram: christopher_callaghan. Chris’ YouTube: Christopher Callaghan. ApplyMedic instagram: applymedic. The Medical School Interview eBook: https://www.applymedic.com/



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit applymedic.substack.com]]>https://applymedic.substack.com/p/episode-9-realities-of-medicine-medicalsubstack:post:47477151Fri, 21 Jan 2022 10:13:47 GMTApply MedicNo2485<![CDATA[Episode 8: Overcoming failure, developing a realistic insight into medicine, and applying to medical school as a graduate (ft. theirishmedic)]]>Check out the latest episode of The ApplyMedic Podcast! In this episode, I have a chat with Chlöe (theirishmedic), a medical student based in the UK, instagramer and YouTuber documenting her life as a medical student and providing advice on medical school admissions. We focus on Chlöe’s experience through the medical school application process as a graduate, how she overcame failure to subsequently gain a place at medical school, and how she gained a realistic perspective of medicine and consolidated her desire to apply to medical school. So grab a coffee and join us! Chlöe’s Instagram and YouTube: theirishmedic. Chris’ Instagram: christopher_callaghan. Chris’ YouTube: Christopher Callaghan. ApplyMedic instagram: applymedic. The Medical School Interview eBook: https://www.applymedic.com/



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit applymedic.substack.com]]>https://applymedic.substack.com/p/episode-8-overcoming-failure-developingsubstack:post:46970174Tue, 11 Jan 2022 21:03:32 GMTApply MedicNo2531<![CDATA[Episode 7: Applying to medical school as a graduate, interview tips, and choosing medical schools (ft. theimedic)]]>Check out the latest episode of The ApplyMedic Podcast! In this episode, I have a chat with Andra (theimedic), a medical student based in the UK and instagramer documenting her life as a medical student. We focus on Andra’s experience through the medical school application process as a graduate, top tips on medical school interviews, choosing the right medical schools for you, and her intentions after medical school. So grab a coffee and join us! Andra’s Instagram: theimedic. Chris’ Instagram: christopher_callaghan. ApplyMedic instagram: applymedic. The Medical School Interview eBook: https://www.applymedic.com/



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit applymedic.substack.com]]>https://applymedic.substack.com/p/episode-7-applying-to-medical-schoolsubstack:post:46634858Wed, 05 Jan 2022 13:31:05 GMTApply MedicNo2457<![CDATA[Episode 6: Applying to medical school, starting university in lockdown, and USMLE (ft. medic.bird)]]>Check out the latest episode of The ApplyMedic Podcast! In this episode, I have a chat with Lucy (medic.bird), a medical student based in the UK and instagramer documenting her life as a medical student. We focus on Lucy’s experience through the medical school application process, starting medical school during lockdown, and her current plans surrounding the USMLE and moving to the USA after medical school. So grab a coffee and join us! Lucy’s Instagram: medic.bird. Chris’ Instagram: christopher_callaghan. ApplyMedic instagram: applymedic.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit applymedic.substack.com]]>https://applymedic.substack.com/p/episode-6-applying-to-medical-schoolsubstack:post:45932686Thu, 23 Dec 2021 20:38:31 GMTApply MedicNo2873<![CDATA[Episode 5: A medical student's experience of mental health (ft. wellnessmedic)]]>Check out the latest episode of The ApplyMedic Podcast! In this episode, I have a chat with Leah (wellnessmedic), a medical student based in the UK and instagramer documenting her life and raising awareness of mental health in medical school. We focus on Leah’s experiences of imposter syndrome, depression and anxiety, and understand the difficult journey she has made to understand her experiences and improve her mental health in medical school. So grab a coffee and join us! Leah’s Instagram: wellnessmedic. Chris’ Instagram: christopher_callaghan. ApplyMedic instagram: applymedic.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit applymedic.substack.com]]>https://applymedic.substack.com/p/episode-5-a-medical-students-experiencesubstack:post:45684967Sat, 18 Dec 2021 16:48:09 GMTApply MedicNo2727<![CDATA[Episode 4: Understanding life as a doctor with dyslexia (ft. the_dyslexicmedic)]]>Check out the latest episode of The ApplyMedic Podcast! In this episode, I have a chat with Olivia (the_dyslexicmedic), a foundation year 1 doctor working in the UK and instagramer documenting her personal and professional life and raising awareness of dyslexia. We focus on Olivia’s current experiences and a qualified doctor, her instagram account, and how dyslexia has influenced her experiences in medical school and as a junior doctor. So grab a coffee and join us! Olivia’s Instagram: the_dyslexicmedic. Chris’ Instagram: christopher_callaghan. ApplyMedic instagram: applymedic. ApplyMedic website: https://www.applymedic.com/.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit applymedic.substack.com]]>https://applymedic.substack.com/p/episode-4-understanding-life-as-asubstack:post:45249255Thu, 09 Dec 2021 21:01:43 GMTApply MedicNo1715<![CDATA[Episode 3: What is a mental health nurse? (ft. mollystudentnurse)]]>Check out the latest episode of The ApplyMedic Podcast! In this episode, I have a chat with Molly (mollystudentnurse), a mental health nursing student and instagramer documenting her life as a student. We focus on everything relating to mental health nursing, mental health services in the NHS, working while at university, and social media. So grab a coffee and join us!

Instagram: mollystudentnurse

Instagram: christopher_callaghan

Instagram: applymedic

Website: applymedic.com

Best wishes,

Chris from ApplyMedic.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit applymedic.substack.com]]>https://applymedic.substack.com/p/episode-3-what-is-a-mental-healthsubstack:post:44915561Thu, 02 Dec 2021 22:45:43 GMTApply MedicNo2369<![CDATA[Episode 2: What is a physician associate? (ft. eloisethepa)]]>Hi everyone!

Check out the new episode of The ApplyMedic Podcast! In this episode, I have a lovely conversation with Eloise (eloisethepa), an instagramer and qualified physician associate, to discuss all things related to being a physician associate in the UK. So grab a tea/coffee and join us!

Best wishes,

Chris from ApplyMedic.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit applymedic.substack.com]]>https://applymedic.substack.com/p/episode-2-what-is-a-physician-associatesubstack:post:44581621Thu, 25 Nov 2021 20:10:15 GMTApply MedicNo2248<![CDATA[Episode 1: What is the ApplyMedic podcast?]]>Episode 1: What is the ApplyMedic podcast?



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit applymedic.substack.com]]>https://applymedic.substack.com/p/episode-1-what-is-the-applymedicsubstack:post:44188350Wed, 17 Nov 2021 20:09:45 GMTApply MedicNo58