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Hey there, aspiring doctor! As we wrap up 2025 and gear up for a fresh start, you're standing at the perfect crossroads. Year 12 is your launchpad, and securing medical work experience isn't just a box to tick—it's your golden ticket to proving you're ready for the white coat life. Imagine walking into your medical school interview with stories that scream passion and insight. Spots are filling fast for 2026, but you've got this. Let's turn "I wish I had experience" into "I'v

By Rafay Imran Every applicant prepares for the ideal  MMI scenario — the one where you recognise the theme, recall something sensible, and deliver a clean answer. But UK MMIs are just as interested in what you do when that doesn’t happen . This post is about uncertainty  in MMI stations: when you’re unsure, underprepared, or caught off guard — and why those moments matter more than polished answers. The Silent Test in Most UK MMI Stations Many MMI prompts are designed so tha

We've marked thousands of mock MMIs at ProjectDoctor, and here's a reassuring truth: so many brilliant applicants leave stations thinking "that went alright" – only to score a 6/10 because of subtle habits that interviewers notice immediately. The brilliant part? These are completely fixable, and once addressed, they rocket scores into the top band. You're already ahead of the curve by reading this – most applicants never spot these pitfalls. Let's fix them together. Mistake

It's December, the interview invites are dropping into inboxes, and a few nerves are completely normal – in fact, they're a sign you care deeply about this. But take a breath: the students who thrive in MMIs aren't the naturally fearless ones; they're the ones who prepare intelligently and consistently. Here at ProjectDoctor, we've guided hundreds through this exact stage, and we've seen time and again how a focused week can transform anxiety into quiet assurance. This isn't