Hello

Hi! I'm DrumChops; I live in South East England. Currently I'm at the rounding down stage of Lower Sixth Form, and, as you've guessed rightly, I'll be applying to study Medicine A100 this year for entry in 2014. Right now you're being thrown right into the middle of my quest (or road/journey/mission, whatever you like) to get into Medicine, which started last year midway through year 11 :). Between then and now, I have remained steadfast in my journey; being a Doctor is absolutely what I want to do. The whole air of competition is stirring me on, and I'm enjoying the journey.

So why am I writing a blog? Other blogs I've come across on the Internet with a similar theme encouraged me to do the same. I will update later on some of my relevant experiences as of yet that have contributed towards my application, in a later post. The general purpose of this blog is for me to track my own progress, and also to give any advice/information to those applying/hoping to apply for medicine, as well as inspire people to believe that it can be done!

Only 40% of those who apply earn a place at medical school each year, which is a minority, so the process is all about making yourself stand out from the rest - it's a competitive vocation even from the early days. In an ideal world (not firmly established) I'd likely be applying to Imperial College, Birmingham, Queen Mary and St George's, with a currently undecided uni for the fifth choice (the course likely to be Biochemistry or Neuroscience). Imperial College is my dream university, however. I'm praying to receive an offer for Medicine before my 18th birthday (24th Decemeber!).

Good luck to all budding aspiring Medics.