Hi there, thanks for getting in touch!
It might surprise you that it I don’t consider it my role to convince you to consider this medical school over any other! Medical school is going to take up 5 or 6 years of your life so your choices should be based on factors that are very personal to you. For example, what kind of teaching methods you prefer, what sort of societies you want to get involved in, where in the country you want to study and the level of support you expect from the University. It might be that what you want at medical school isn’t what Barts offer, in which case you shouldn’t apply here!
That said, I can tell you why I chose Barts. Firstly, there is a very patient focused approach to learning here. Students are with patients from the get go meaning you are developing your clinical and communication skills very early on. There is also a spiral curriculum meaning you are not expected to remember something you have been taught only once. I am also very impressed by the level of support offered to students who are struggling. Luckily, I haven’t been in that position yet but I know that if I do struggle emotionally, financially or academically, there are a number of ways the medical school can support me. There is a variety of teaching methods here as well including PBL, lectures, practical sessions and dissection. Finally, I wanted to study in London! I come from a very rural area and wanted a change of scenary and I certainly got that!
Please let me know if you want any more information. There are plenty more reasons why I chose Barts which I will happily share with you.
Best of luck with your future!
Barts love,
Will