So it’s been a while but I have good news; not only did I survive my first year of medical school but I passed it too!

I have learnt so much in the past year and I’ve worked harder than I have ever worked before. In fact, I’m sure that if I’d have put as much effort into my first degree I would have come out with a better result, but I certainly had more fun during that one!

So now I’m about to start second year in a few weeks’ time, which is when things get more interesting. Not only do I have neuro, renal and reproductive medicine to come, in a few months I’ll move over to the clinical phase of the course!

As this summer has been my last long break, I’ve been mindfully enjoying the extended time off. This even included a short trip out of the country (finally) to Amsterdam, as well as much needed catch up time with friends.