Undergraduate education
Becoming a doctor: entry in 2009
Medicine is a popular career choice and competition for places at medical school is very high. This guide, updated annually to reflect changes in medical education, is designed to help those students who are considering a career in medicine.Buddy schemes at medical school, April 2008
The opening weeks of life as a medical student can be daunting, tiring and exciting. A buddy scheme support network can provide invaluable advice, support and general guidance to make not only these first few months but the entire duration of the student's course more enjoyable, manageable and inspiring.Electives - a directory of sources for funding
Information on sources for funding a medical elective, giving contact details of charitable organisationsMedicine in the 21st century
This document, published in September 2005, focuses on basic principles of equality and justice and covers issues such as the financial cost of accommodation and the treatment of students with disabilities. It sets out standards for medical schools in the UK to achieve an enhanced medical education.Religion in medicine
This briefing paper, published in October 2007, presents the BMA’s key findings from a focus group and the medical students’ welfare survey 2006 report on the impact of religion on students educational opportunities.Welfare survey of medical students, June 2007
This report highlights views and concerns such as the provision of support services, experiences of bullying, accommodation issues and teaching in medical schools.
The Insiders' guide to UK medical schools 2007 - 2008
Get the inside information on what life is like at all medical schools in the UK. Written by members of the BMA medical students committee, you can find out what courses are like at each school and get information about medical school life.Read more here