10 Kidney Anatomy Facts
10 Kidney Anatomy Facts In this article we describe the size, anatomy and function of the kidney. 1. Location: Most people have two kidneys – they lie under the ribs and above the waist (at the back),...
10 Kidney Anatomy Facts In this article we describe the size, anatomy and function of the kidney. 1. Location: Most people have two kidneys – they lie under the ribs and above the waist (at the back),...
Chest x-ray interpretation: 7 steps This is a normal chest x-ray. In this article, we will describe how to interpret a chest x-ray in 7 steps (ABCDEFG), after correctly identifying the patient, and de...
Medical school rankings 2025 This is the latest league table from The Times based on 2024/2025 data. Subject rank Overall rank University Teaching quality Student experience Research quality Entry sta...
How do you read an ECG? The ECG (electrocardiogram) is a 3D picture of the heart. This is why it is so useful. Here is a summary of the 7 steps of ECG interpretation. Rate Rhythm (includes P wave) Axi...
List of medical schools in the UK There are currently 47 medical schools in the UK, registered with the GMC. Four are in the planning stage, so there will be 51 medical schools. Of the current forty-s...
History of medical schools in the UK In this article we will describe the history of medical schools in the UK. The first medical school in the United Kingdom was established at the University of Edin...
How to apply to medical school Getting into medical school in the UK is not easy. This article summarises 7 things you need to do. We will emphasise the long training, and need to have an empathetic a...
What is a medical student? Definition Medical students are people who are enrolled in a medical school at a university. They are training to become a doctor. So eventually they may become your GP, hos...
How to go to medical school if you don’t get A levels For those in the UK who want to pursue a career in medicine but did not get the A level grades, or want to follow the traditional pathway, there a...
