We are a group of medical students studying as part of Scotland’s first graduate-entry programme for the training of doctors – ScotGEM (Scottish Graduate Entry Medicine).
This unique and innovative programme is run by a partnership of the medical schools of the University of St Andrews and University of Dundee in collaboration with NHS Fife, NHS Tayside, NHS Highland, NHS Dumfries and Galloway and the University of the Highlands and Islands and is designed to develop doctors interested in a career as a generalist practitioner within NHS Scotland.
Find out more about the course at the official programme pages.
Meet the current Scotgem Stories team:
Hi! I’m Emy, a third year ScotGEM student based in Dumfries and Galloway for my LIC. I am currently enjoying the charms of rural medicine and I’m looking forward to another year with ScotGEM Stories!
To contact Emy email: [email protected]
Hi!! I’m Liv Whittle Wright and I’m the second year rep for ScotGEM stories. I’ve spent the first 8 weeks of second year in Dumfries and Galloway, I’m now in Inverness until Christmas and will be in Fife January onwards. Previously, I studied Population Health and Medical Sciences, and then did a Medical and Health Care MSc by Research at Swansea University. One thing I love about ScotGEM is the ability to move around and explore Scotland, whilst also studying holistic medicine.
To contact Liv email: [email protected]
Heyy, I’m Racheal, a first year Scotgem student. I live in Amsterdam most of the time, but have lived around a few places. I graduated from Applied Medical Sciences at Swansea University this year and moved straight on up here to Scotland. I’m really enjoying the differences and beauty of this place and can’t wait to explore more – any tips welcome.
To contact Rachel email: [email protected]
I’m Ana Pavão, a first-year ScotGEM student. I’m originally from Brazil, but I’ve been calling Scotland home for the past nine years. I recently graduated as an Adult Nurse at Stirling University. I’m currently based in Anstruther and when I have some free time, I enjoy paddle boarding and participating in the local Boat Club.
I’m particularly passionate about healthy living, preventive medicine, and finding ways to improve health and reduce disease through diet and lifestyle changes. I’m looking forward to contributing to the ScotGEM Stories team and helping share experiences and insights from our community!
To contact Ana email: [email protected]
ScotGEM Stories was created by Callum George and Joseph Garnett, students of the course’s first intake, and launched in early December 2019. They ran the project, with assistance from Andrew MacFarlane, until their graduation in June 2022.
Since then a new team of ScotGEM students have managed the blog, contributed to by an ever-growing group of student and staff writers from ScotGEM, as well as some invited guests from beyond the programme.
Feel free to get in touch!