One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Miriam will be happy to arrange your first Medicine lesson.
Miriam
One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Miriam will be happy to arrange your first Medicine lesson.
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Medicine Interview Courses, Mocks and 1:1 Lessons / Strategic Applications / Interviews / UCAT Expert / Foundation Year 1 Doctor / University of Cambridge / 3070 (2300) Band 1
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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Miriam will be happy to arrange your first Medicine lesson.
About Miriam
Hello! I am a Foundation Year 1 doctor at Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge, having completed by medicine degree at Cambridge University. Alongside my medical degree, I hold a BSc (Hons) in Molecular Biology and an MA in Philosophy from the University of Sheffield.
During the medical school application process, I ranked in the top 4% of candidates at Cambridge. With a UCAT score of 3070 (2300 equivalent) Band 1, I have demonstrated my proficiency in the admissions test, a crucial component of the application process. Additionally, I am honoured to have been the recipient of the Ken C Griffin Charitable Fund Clinical Medicine Scholarship, awarded to me for academic achievements and my reflective account on why I aspire to be a doctor.
I am truly passionate about nurturing the next generation of doctors, instilling in them a focus on patient care, empowerment, and kindness. Together, we will enhance your admissions test scores, refine your interview techniques, and strengthen your overall application, all while ensuring an enjoyable and engaging learning experience.
I have extensive tutoring experience with both individual mentoring and small-group teaching, catering to students of all ages. Moreover, I have acquired valuable expertise in working with students who have ADHD, ASD, and ND, enabling me to adapt my teaching methods to suit their specific needs.
Please get in touch if you have any questions! I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
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- Primary
- Secondary
- Matric/GCSE
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levels :
Primary
Secondary
Matric/GCSE
AS Level
A Level
Adult education
Undergraduate
BTech
Masters
Diploma
Doctorate
MBA
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
*Medicine Interview Training*
Medicine interviews will come around faster than you think. Oxford and Cambridge will only be giving 1 or 2 weeks notice before an interview, so it's imperative that you start your preparations as early as possible. It is very obvious when students haven't prepared for their interviews. My interview preparation sessions cover a wide range of essential topics, including chemistry, biology, NHS structure, medical ethics, current affairs, reading academic articles, and literature. We will also focus on interview skills, conduct mock interviews (including MMI, panel interviews, Oxbridge-style interviews, and role-plays), and provide valuable feedback to refine your performance.
*Mock Interviews*
- A targeted mock interview with one or two assessors
- Specific to the university you have an interview invitation from
- Detailed feedback within the session, with opportunity to repeat answers
*Strategic Applications*
I have extensive knowledge of medical schools in the UK and their admissions criteria, and have helped students gain offers from medical schools with low UCAT scores, complicated situations, and specific criteria. If you're looking to apply strategically, I can offer a 1 hour session where I look through all your 'stats' and guide you on where you may want to apply for the best chances of gaining an offer.
*Personal Statements*
Crafting an outstanding personal statement is crucial, and we will work together to discuss your motivations, extracurriculars, and work experiences. Drawing on reflective accounts, we will create a compelling narrative that showcases your unique qualities and passion for medicine.
- Initial session discussing drive to study medicine, extracurriculars and work experience, drawing on reflective accounts
- Multiple weekly/biweekly subsequent sessions 1 hour commenting/30 minute discussion
*Personal Statement Reviews - £95*
It doesn't matter what stage you're at - send me your Personal Statement for a full review where I will help you make it stand out from the crowd. We will then have an optional discussion about your statement and what to work on. This is the time to be developing your reflections, crafting interesting narratives, and checking your grammar and character count.
*UCAT Assessments*
I offer a 1.5 hour session to assess a student's ability in the UCAT and send detailed feedback to the student after the session, commenting on weak and strong points, and how to target your preparation to do the best in the test.
*UCAT Tutoring*
- UCAT Assessments and Introductions: Understand your approach to questions and pinpoint strengths and weaknesses.
- Verbal Reasoning: Learn speed reading techniques and effective ways to approach complex texts.
- Decision Making: Master strategies to tackle common question types and enhance problem-solving skills.
- Quantitative Reasoning: Focus on problem areas, quick math methods, and build confidence in numerical reasoning.
- Situational Judgement: Gain insights into ethics, hospital structure, and receive feedback on your responses.
*Biology GCSE and A Level*
I work alongside a small team who cover all boards and specifications, and teach GCSE and A Level biology in a foundational way, focusing on understanding content rather than memorising.
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Please note that the curriculum outlined above is highly flexible and can be adapted to suit your individual needs and focus areas.
As your tutor, I understand the challenges and stresses of the application process, and my goal is to make this journey easier for you. By providing strategic guidance and helping you gain a competitive edge, I aim to empower you to stand out among other applicants.
My teaching style is interactive and dialogue-based, ensuring that you fully comprehend the material and have ample opportunities to ask questions. Whether you have ADHD, ASD, or specific learning requirements, I am experienced in tailoring lessons to meet your unique needs and learning style.
Preparing for medical school is a significant endeavour, but with my support and expertise, you can confidently tackle each stage of the process. Let's work together to unlock your potential and make your dream of becoming a doctor a reality. Reach out to me today, and let's get started on this transformative journey!
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No Show/Latecomer Policy
I will wait 20 minutes for a student to turn up. If they fail to turn up after 20 minutes then the lesson will be cancelled. Usually this will mean you will be liable to full payment of the lesson as this is time I could have scheduled with another student. If a student is late to the session, I will not be able to extend the session and we will still finish at the agreed time.
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5 (38 reviews)
Perfect! Great experience for UCAT tutoring with Miriam - provides very useful resources and advice. Highly recommend.
Perfect! Miriam is an excellent Tutor and the way she coaches is very impressive. She has coached my Daughter who has been trying to get into medecine at her 5th Attempt now and really, Miriam advices, Ways of coaching have made a big difference and an a big impact that its the first time that she has now been invited to 2 interviews by 2 universities. I have personally sat there when she has coached my daughter and I could then see where the weaknesses were in my Daughter's approach before. Miriam has also been very good on advices on my daughter's personal Statement and even to what Universities she should apply with a lot of research and work on the way the selection process is done so my daughter gets a chance. Keep up the good work Miriam and thank you for all your precious help and we are feeling hopeful this time.
- It was a pleasure working with Prema's daughter and helping her achieve her goal of getting into medical school. After five years of unsuccessful applications, they reached out to me, and I’m so glad she did.Miriam's response :
In our early sessions, I carefully reviewed her past applications, including her UCAT scores from each year and the universities she had applied to. It quickly became clear that her application strategy needed refinement. She hadn't been selecting universities strategically based on her strengths and circumstances.
With this in mind, we reworked her approach. After optimising her UCAT score, we had in-depth discussions about potential universities, carefully analysing each option to maximise her chances of receiving an offer. This targeted strategy paid off—after five years of trying, we secured Prema's daughter two offers for medical school.
I'm incredibly proud of her perseverance and thrilled to have been part of her journey.
Perfect! Incredibly supportive and encouraging throughout the whole UCAT process. Miriam explained everything so clearly and has a lot of very helpful tips!
- This student really came with their everything to lessons. After working with them for several months helping with the UCAT, Personal Statement, and their Interviews, I'm delighted that they received 4 interviews and 3 offers for medical school!Miriam's response :
Perfect! Miriam is a intelligent, articulate and eager to explain tricky concepts in way that makes sense to a struggling student.
A very thoughtful tutor, indeed.- I helped Praise with his preparation for the UCAT in just a few days before his test, taking him back to basics. We worked on Decision Making and logical reasoning especially, working out what the skeleton of a syllogism is and how to break them apart, using venn diagrams as a basis. He went from not understanding them at all to being able to answer most syllogism questions correctly!Miriam's response :
Perfect! Amazing Tutor! Was able to cover all questions I had about Graduate Entry Medicine in the time frame.
- I helped Laraib to choose through medical schools to apply to with her specific circumstances as a graduate student who did A Levels during Covid. I helped her to understand the different requirements of the graduate programmes and where would be best for her to apply to.Miriam's response :
Perfect! Resources are very well made and Tutor delivers highly useful advice and clear explanations. Highly recommend.
- I am very happy to say that throughout our sessions, Sam improved their UCAT score by over 450 points from his initial mocks on Medify to the real test!Miriam's response :
Perfect! Miriam has been helping my son for UCAT preparation and she is very organized and knowledgeable. Highly recommend her tutoring.
- I have been very impressed with Nelson's son, who has excellent work ethic and clear intelligence. Within our UCAT sessions, he managed to improve his score by over 400 points from when we first started lessons, to achieving in the top 5% of test takers, putting him in very good stead for applications to medicine.Miriam's response :
Perfect! Miriam was very good at identifiying my weaknesses and I really enjoyed her style of teaching :)
- Aazina has a more self-directed learning style, which we coached her with to make sure that she was looking at all the right things. Using this bespoke method, she was able to secure an offer for medical school at a place close to home which is incredibly important!Miriam's response :
Perfect! Tom and Miriam are outstanding. Tom and Miriam are exceptionally professional and bring a wealth of experience in tutoring for the UCAT, personal statements, and Cambridge preparation. Their technical proficiency is impeccable, and they employ highly effective techniques that have significantly benefited my son's learning journey. Tom's engaging teaching style and deep understanding of the UCAT and personal statement process have been invaluable. His ability to break down complex topics into manageable concepts has made Ray'an's preparation both efficient and enjoyable. Miriam's expertise in preparing for Cambridge is unparalleled. Her insights into what Cambridge looks for in candidates and her tailored approach to tutoring have given Ray'an a distinct advantage. Her feedback on my personal statements was precise and constructive, greatly enhancing the quality of my applications. Both Tom and Miriam have made Ray'an's tutoring experience highly rewarding. Their dedication, professionalism, and engaging teaching methods set them apart as exceptional tutors. Thank you for providing such high-quality tutoring services.
Perfect! Miriam is a well-prepared and engaging tutor. I would thoroughly recommend her.
- I have worked with Sheeraz's child over the UCAT preparation period, and helping to choose which medical schools would fit their specific profile including UCAT score, academic grades, and extra-curricular activities. I will continue to help throughout the process as much as I can!Miriam's response :
Perfect! I recently had my first lesson with Miriam as my UCAT tutor, and I am incredibly impressed!
Miriam's depth of knowledge in both the UCAT and medical admissions is remarkable. She not only provided me with valuable insights but also boosted my confidence in my abilities. She highlighted areas where I could improve, which was very helpful.
Miriam is very organized and punctual, making the session run smoothly. Her friendly and approachable personality made it easy to discuss any concerns I had.
Overall, I had a fantastic experience and look forward to continuing my lessons with her and I would definitely recommend !- Matiss is an extremely committed student with an incredible amount of compassion and empathy, making him an incredible fit for the medical profession. He is a pleasure to work with and take through the process of applying to graduate medicine.Miriam's response :
Perfect! Miriam helping my daughter to prepare for the UCAT, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience.Her first class was my daughters assessment class for Ucat which went very good she could point out on her strengths and weekness and The personalised approach taken by Miriam ensured that the tutoring was tailored to my daughter's specific needs and learning style.
In addition to the excellent teaching, the value for money was exceptional. The quality of exceeded our expectations in the first lesson itself. We are looking forward to continuing our sessions with her.- Thank you very much for this lovely review! I have been helping Farah's child with admissions to medical school, including helping with the UCAT, but also guiding the family on where to apply with the UCAT score and Academics combined. It can be very difficult for families to get their heads around all the different Universities in the UK and what they are looking for in applicants, as well as the different routes there are to medicine. I am to always help students choose the Universities where they are most likely to get an offer for medicine, based on their specific credentials.Miriam's response :
Perfect! Miriam, demonstrated exceptional skills and expertise in helping our son to prepare for the UCAT exam.
She had a comprehensive knowledge of the exam format and content, her teaching style was engaging and effective, combining theoretical knowledge with practical examples as well.
I highly recommend Miriam, to any UCAT candidate seeking personalized and effective preparation for the exam.- I gave Ardian's son 10 lessons in the UCAT, covering how to approach the test, techniques, and strategies. We also did practise questions, looked over his mocks, and tried to figure out whether the way he was approaching the test was best for him. When we first started, he was scoring in the low 2000s, however by the time he sat his test, his score had improved by over 650 points, which is absolutely superb to see. Well done!Miriam's response :
Perfect! Miriam is extremely knowledgable, helpful, motivating and experienced. After only a one hour session, I already have a better grasp of what lies ahead and how to achieve my goal! Her lessons are very structured and personalized, and I am looking forward to our future sessions!!
- Josephine is a fantastic student who always comes to lessons with enthusiasm for the topic. We have been covering medical ethics and current affairs, such as the Social Determinants of Health and Euthanasia. We are also making plans for her to study for the UCAT, including looking through resources, doing practise questions and learning strategies.Miriam's response :
Perfect! Applying to GEM can be quite challenging but Miriam took the time out to iron out my concerns and run through practice questions thoroughly in a short amount of time. It left me feeling much more confident in the direction of my interview preparation. Thank you!!
- Fatma came to me for help with just a couple of weeks notice before her interview. We had some high-yield sessions focusing on the major topics that come up in interview, communication skills, and interview techniques. I also sent her some links for homework between the sessions. I'm very pleased to say that Fatma received an offer for Cambridge medical school following our sessions!Miriam's response :
Perfect! Miriam has been super helpful with my personal statement. She guided me through each paragraph meticulously, by explaining how I could improve on certain aspects. Alongside all of this, she has been super friendly and kind, which is ultimately needed for the student to make the most of the lesson. I feel that it is due to Miriam, that I will stand out in my medical school application.
- I am absolutely delighted that Ammarah has now received a very well deserved offer for medical school! She worked very hard throughout all our sessions and will thrive in medical school and in her career as a doctor.Miriam's response :
Perfect! structured approach and logical explainition
- Lovely student to work with!Miriam's response :
Perfect! I have been told by Ahad ( my son ) that he is finding Tom & Miriam very beneficial , helpful and friendly . He believes that he is learning new skills , techniques and tips to attempt UCAT questions in time pressure . Miriam was very inspirational and motivator and identified Ahad needs to make him competitive candidate for upcoming medical school admission application. I say thank you to Tom & Miriam for their kind help .
- I am helping Adnan's son with his preparations to apply to Medical School next year. His son is a very hard-working and conscientious student with many interests outside of medicine, which makes him a well-rounded candidate for the profession. We are working on UCAT training, developing his application portfolio, as well as learning about medical subjects such as ethics, which will help him to truly stand out from the crowd during the admissions process.Miriam's response :
Perfect! Incredible guidance and teaching. Really helps you in all aspects of exam prep. Well worth the investment!
- I am very pleased to say that this student achieved an excellent UCAT score, improving by over 700 overall points from when we started lessons to her actual test, on account of her dedication and willingness to learn.Miriam's response :
Perfect! Miriam is a great tutor! She is very patient and understanding and will help work through any questions or issues you have! She is also very responsive so I highly recommend her.
- I have been working with Noelle on her Personal Statement, trying to delve deeper into any reflections she has on her work experience and reading. Our aim is to create an interesting narrative that not only shows genuine interest in the profession, but also a strong understanding of what life as a doctor is really like.Miriam's response :
Perfect! From the first point of contact, Miriam took control which allowed 2 rather overwhelmed parents take a deep sigh of relief knowing that Jack was now in the best hands to guide him through the admissions process. Miriam is an exceptional tutor who knows how keep Jack focused on the task but also affirming good progress. This has done wonders for jack's confidence. Thank you Miriam - we really appreciate you support
- Thank you Mark for this review. I have been tutoring Mark's son for over a month so far, who is a very hardworking and motivated student with fantastic support from his family and community. I will be working with Mark's son throughout the application process to medical school, guiding him and his family through entrance exams, his personal statement, and interviews.Miriam's response :
Perfect! Miriam is fantastic! She’s so enthusiastic and makes sure to explain everything in a thorough and effective way, helping to increase my VR and QR sections to both around 800 which has made a huge difference to my score!
- Phoebe was an excellent student, who managed to increase her score by 400 points from first meeting to the actual test. I am very proud of her progress and excellent UCAT result which will put her in good standing to apply to many medical schools in the UK!Miriam's response :
Perfect! Miriam is an excellent tutor that effectively targets my daughter’s weaknesses and helps improve her timing in answering questions. She is also extremely meticulous and responsible, and has helped me better understand my daughter’s progress by giving a report to me after each lesson. Her advice has helped my daughter a lot in understanding her weaknesses and what steps she has to take next to improve her chances of getting into medical school.
- I have been tutoring Christina's very capable daughter for a couple months now. She is a hard-working student who always shows interest in the lessons and comes with a positive attitude and clear concentration. I think she will thrive in medical school and beyond!Miriam's response :
Perfect! Very good tutor - explained the different aspects of the UCAT very well
- Ali is a very contientious student who wants to do well and is willing to put the work in to get there. He has a good understanding of all aspects of the UCAT and understands his strengths and weaknesses which will help him improve his score.Miriam's response :
Perfect! Miriam is extremely knowledgeable and well equipped to help you tackle your exams! Her structured approach helps you to understand strengths/weaknesses which will undoubtedly improve your scores. She communicates effectively and is very reliable!
- Isabelle always comes prepared to our classes, which shows great commitment to medicine and becoming a doctor. I have high hopes for her to gain a place in medical school this coming year, as we are working together to choose medical schools for her to apply to which she will not only enjoy but have a good chance of acceptance.Miriam's response :
Perfect! Miriam is an outstanding tutor!! I’ve been with her for the past few months and I can’t believe the difference she has made in this time through not only helping me with building a great foundation to tackle medical interviews, but also by helping me boost my confidence.
She is always extremely prepared and came to each lesson with a strong plan and would provide insightful, well explained points in a caring and friendly manner. She always took the time to give me in-depth feedback and guided me through her own thought process when answering a given mock question, which I found really helpful. For Miriam, there is never a concept too complicated to explain (especially when it comes to medical ethics which is one of her fortes and forms a significant aspect of any medical interview), and she always makes sure to go above and beyond! She is passionate about medicine and shares her knowledge with patience and charm. Her lovely personality, interpersonal skills, combined with her passion for medicine and aptitude for ethics, make her an exceptional medical application tutor and future doctor!- Thank you Isha for this very kind review! I am pleased to say that Isha received offers for Medical School after our sessions together in which we worked on her personal statement and interview preparations together. I am very certain that Isha will make an extremely kind and thoughtful doctor and am looking forward to hearing how her first year at medical school goes!Miriam's response :
Perfect! Miriam is very knowledgeable and gave excellent feedback to my daughters regarding their performance. Organised and detail was to a very high standard. I would thoroughly recommended using Miriam.
Paul- Thank you to Paul for this kind review. I assessed both of Pauls daughters for their ability in the UCAT and gave my detailed feedback to the family that they would both do well in the UCAT with minimal help, as they are both very capable and intelligent girls with ambitions I am confident they will achieve.Miriam's response :
Perfect! Miriam is fantastic, super reliable, knowledgeable and very organized. She has arranged a superb crash UCAT course at very short notice and our student is delighted and she has already made progress.
- I helped Eva's student with their preparations for the UCAT. She improved significantly in our sessions!Miriam's response :
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10
Miriam was genuinely excellent in helping my daughter both psychologically and practically prepare for her UCAT exam. They not only gave useful practical strategies how to approach each section , but in the case of my daughter, helped her believe in her own abilities and walk through the exam door feeling confident. I highly recommend both to any perspective medical Entry hopeful. Their inside knowledge, kind, calm and compassionate manner gave my daughter the confidence to come away with an outstanding UCAT score which will enable her to apply to universities of her choice.
Miriam has been a wonderful tutor in preparing my daughter for her UCAT exam. While the tutoring was an investment, it was absolutely worth it for the confidence and support it gave her. She is very independent and motivated with her studies, but Miriam added real value with brilliant top tips, expert knowledge, and clear answers to questions that I certainly couldn’t have provided myself.
Miriam was kind, encouraging, and at the same time constructively challenging, which was exactly what my daughter needed. Communication with both of us was excellent, and the three 1.5-hour sessions we booked worked perfectly for us.My daughter achieved an excellent score.
Thank you so much, Miriam – we really appreciate your help!We had an excellent experience with Tom and Miriam as UCAT tutors for my daughter. From the start, their professionalism and organisation were outstanding, making the whole process smooth and stress-free. They were highly responsive to any questions or requests, always replying quickly and clearly.
The teaching materials and resources provided were very thorough and well-structured, giving my daughter plenty of targeted practice. More importantly both Tom and Miriam were brilliant at identifying her strengths and areas for improvement, tailoring each session to focus on what would make the biggest difference.
Their encouraging and confidence-building approach really helped my daughter believe in her ability to succeed. Over the course of her preparation, she became more accurate, faster, and much more self-assured in tackling UCAT questions.
I would highly recommend both Tom and Miriam to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, professional, and results-focused UCAT tutoring duoMiriam is an absolutely phenomenal tutor and I couldn't recommend her enough. She was absolutely invaluable when I was applying to study graduate medicine (CGCM) at Cambridge and I very strongly believe I would not have achieved a place to study there had it not been for her plethora of expertise in the application process, right from personal statement writing, UCAT guidance and incredible interview preparation. I had multiple interview prep sessions with Miriam which were absolutely outstanding - she was so professional, patient and kind in making sure I felt prepared for the MMI and took additional time to address any fears or anxieties I had leading up to the day. She provided help and guidance at every step of the journey and any tutee applying to medicine is very lucky to have Miriam! Thank you so much Miriam for everything I will be forever grateful to you!
Very helpful with some amazing top tips for getting the most out of your UCAT exam.
Miriam has the ‘knack’ in terms of teaching of the UCAT - and, to the envy of other tutors, is clearly very accomplished at what she does. She is compassionate, knowledgeable and very astute. I would throughly recommend Miriam as a tutor for students of all abilities and age groups.
Miriam is a great teacher, she is helping me with my personal statement this year as well as UCAT revision
Miriam has been helping my son with her UCAT preparation. He has been really enjoying the lessons, and managed to score 2860 in his test with her help. Thank you!
Miriam helped me with my UCAT preparation. We had 6 sessions and my score jumped about 200 points in each section from when I started to when I did the test! Highly recommend her tutoring!
Miriam is very reliable and knowledgeable. She's been a great help!
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