What I've done so far

A very good evening! Thought I'd give you an update on what I've done so far in the line of work experience etc. Last summer I did a short spell in a nearby GP practice, with a variety of posts in there. Fortunately I managed to avoid manning the reception, so I spent most of the time with the head nurse there. Doing blood pressures and helping with the blood tests was surprisingly pleasant, even over a stretch of several hours. I mean,  I never thought it'd be boring, but I wasn't expecting it to be as interesting as it was. Although the urine dipstick tests weren't quite as fun. What else was there? I went on a few visits with the consultant, out to a cottage hospital, which really showed the community aspect of the job, as well as sitting in with his clinics. Again, interesting and fun. There was also an antenatal clinic, and a couple of sessions with the healthcare assistant, in which I saw lots and was able to do all sorts of tests too. I wasn't expecting to be doing an ECG on a patient, or using an ultrasound sensor (I forget the exact purpose, believe it was something to do with examining a fracture). And now for the big one...wait for it...MEDLINK! An awesome and fascinating course, which was amazing (in case you hadn't noticed my opinion earlier). So very informative about...well, everything, every branch of medicine, universities, exams, and that bagel you had last Tuesday. I'd recommend it to anyone with an inclination to medicine. I am now armed with knowledge. Those who aren't can flee. In fact, it was what finally propelled me into starting this blog. I'd been thinking about keeping one for a while, but had never really gotten around to it. But no, it was a fantastic conference, and I'd definitely like to go to Medsim.
Very little science this post, but it'll be forthcoming. Oh, and for Christmas I got some awesome periodic table cufflinks. http://www.etsy.com/listing/62652514/chemistry-custom-periodic-table
Everyone starting their Chemistry AS should be issued with these.

Hello World (including you, bacteria)

Hello! I'm Joe, and this is the blog I'll be keeping over the next few years to help chart my application for medical school. I hope it's useful for anybody considering medicine, and if I ramble on about various interesting science topics, well, so much the better. A little about myself: I'm in the Lower 6th, studying Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Latin. Don't be so disparaging about the last one, it's incredibly interesting, and a pleasant contrast with the science. I'm keen about practically every branch of science, although possibly geared more towards the biological side of things, but with, of course, a solid focus on medicine. I think it's an incredibly challenging and so very rewarding career, so with this blog I intend to show the right way to go about doing it. So that's me. On to the science!