The last conference was held on Saturday 1st April at the Mayday University Hospital, 31 students attended in total. So as to give you an unbiased opinion we have given the feedback of all those who attended.

100% of students that attended confirmed that they would recommend M&D conferences to a friend.

1. “I'd just like to say thank you so much for the conference, it was so useful. I have since spoken to people who have been on other conferences, (like Medlink) and not to make you too big headed, but they did not appear to be as good as the M&D one. The fact that you were so honest with us was really good, most places put a gloss on medicine as a career and do not give a very realistic opinion.

When, for example, teachers at school are telling us what to expect we really have to take it with a pinch of salt, after all what do they really know about a career in medicine?

Having real doctors tell us about their experiences has to have been one of the most useful aspects, for me, of the conference. The knowledge I came away from the conference I consider to be priceless, and has left me wondering, what the hell are those who don't going to expect? Surely they must be running blindly into a lifelong career?

I have since been to Medical school open days and there is a lot they don't tell you which I already knew from the M&D Conference.

Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you very much, really enjoyed this conference, it has really opened my eyes, thankfully it has encouraged me to follow the path of medicine with more confidence on what to expect and I will most definitely be recommending the conference to friends and...well to anyone who will listen!”

2. “I had a really good time, not once did I get bored. All the people were really friendly and the atmosphere was nice and relaxed.”

3. “Due to the amount of people, I felt I could ask any questions and the team were very helpful and informative with answering them. It made everything a bit clearer for me especially in the future as what I had heard from other sources (eg: intercalated degrees) was quite confusing. I had previously been to Medlink which compared to them was quite badly organised and a lot bigger.
It was also helpful and interesting in a different way. It gave me a lot of information about different specialties. Alternatively this conference gave me a taster of the more practical pains of the job as well as general information about the good and bad points of the career and university.”

4. “This might just be the difference to help me decide whether to go into medicine.”

5. “An insightful and interesting experience that is well worth it. Small group discussions were a good opportunity to give opinions and ask questions in a relaxed atmosphere.”

6. “The opportunity for small group discussion meant it was very easy to ask questions. The doctors were all very approachable and open.”

7. “This is an excellent and informative conference which lays out the pros and cons of medicine and helped me really decide that I want to do medicine. Thank you!”

8. “A real and proper insight into medicine. Very fun and informative and in a casual manner.”

9. “A fantastic conference that covers a wide range of areas with regard to medicine and getting into medical school. A realistic approach to medicine with endless advice and opportunity for discussion.”

10. “This conference aims you with vital perspective and views for a possible career in medicine.”

11. “Interesting. Realistic view of becoming a doctor.”

12. “The M&D Conference was a full, informative and very beneficial course which provided not only a genuine insight into all areas of medicine from professionals of various levels but also a basic knowledge and feeling for everyday practical aspects of a medical career.”

13. “Gained an honest idea of what life is like in the NHS and the opportunities and benefits of being a doctor. In addition to the negatives and cons of doing medicine.”

14. “Has confirmed that medicine is what I definitely want to do, and has given me lots of useful information.”

15. “It's a really good opportunity and shows the realistic side to medicine so you can make informed decisions.”

16. “The conference was really helpful to me. It covered many areas of medicine I was unsure about such as being a junior doctor. I liked the fact that it didn't promote medicine but gave a realistic incite into medicine.”

17. “If you want to make a well-reasoned decision to read medicine at university, this course provides the raw information you truly need.”

18. “Interesting in depth medical conference.”

19. “It is a really worthwhile experience which gives you invaluable information.”

20. “Very informative, quite an eye-opener.”

21. “I feel I have taken a lot away from this experience and that it was really worth coming.”

22. “Fun, Fascinating and FRIANTIFIC!?”

23. “As the conference aim states 'opening windows on medicine.'”

24. “Very useful.”

25. “If not 100% sure about medicine then the M&D conference is good for you.”

26. “Enriched/furthered my insight into the medical career. Given me an opportunity to do things I wouldn't usually be able to - knot tying, venepuncture.”

27. “Very helpful sessions and the speakers know how it really is and tell you.”

28. “It was a great experience that is valuable on all walks of life - apart from medicine.”

29. “I knew more about what medicine involves and about the UCAS admission. It has helped to strengthen my desire to be a doctor.”

30. “Given a much better view of what a career would be like, and how to go about doing it.”

31. “All the pros and cons of medicine, staff ranges from junior doctors to senior consultants, learn first aid.”