Reza
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University of Glasgow
Medicine
6th Year
DBS
4.9
254
23About Me
Hi, my name is Reza, and I am currently a final-year medical student at the University of Glasgow. I still remember how daunting the medical school application process felt when I first started. There was so much to understand, from A-levels and the UCAT to interviews and personal statements, and at times I felt completely lost. That experience is one of the main reasons I became a tutor at Medic Mind. I want to make the process clearer and less stressful for students, while helping them avoid the mistakes I made myself.
Having previously been a Medic Mind student, I understand both sides of the process and know how important it is to have a tutor who is patient and invested in your progress. I aim to give every single one of my students honest feedback and the confidence needed to excel in whatever they aim to pursue.
Outside of medicine and tutoring, I enjoy playing basketball, cycling and cooking.
My teaching style
My teaching style focuses on two things: building a strong foundation and then applying it effectively. I first make sure the student properly understands the underlying concepts and has no major gaps in their knowledge. Once that foundation is in place, I move towards active learning through practice questions, interview scenarios and timed exercises.
I encourage students to take the lead during lessons, so they become more confident explaining their reasoning and working independently. I also adapt each lesson to the individual student, rather than using the same approach for everyone, as different students have varying strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles.
My past experience
This is my sixth consecutive year tutoring with Medic Mind, making me one of the company’s most experienced tutors. Since my first year of medical school, I have consistently dedicated around 20 hours each week to teaching.
This has led to over 4,000 hours of one-to-one tutoring experience across UCAT, medical school interviews, A-level subjects, and medical school exams/OSCEs .
During this time, I have helped several students secure places at medical school and achieve excellent UCAT results, with many scoring within the top decile. I have also supported more than 150 students in achieving A* grades or equivalent at A-level, as well as helping others make major improvements in their general exam performance, including many students who progressed from a D grade to an A.
My experience has taught me how to identify where a student is struggling and really build their confidence over time.
My Proudest Achievements
One of my proudest achievements was receiving a 1:1 (first-class) honours in my intercalated BSc degree in Head and Neck Surgery after my third year of medical school. I am also proud of being elected Head Boy in my final year of high school, as it reflected the trust placed in me by both students and staff.
At university, I have continued to take on leadership roles and have been elected president and representative of several societies, including the Neuro Society and Basketball Society.
Reviews (48)
I teach
- Medicine Interview
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Maths
- Medicine
- UCAT
- UCAT ANZ
- Basketball
- Physical Education
- Weight Lifting
- Exercise and Fitness
- Chess
- Cooking
- Cycling
- Badminton
- Football
- Sports
- Fitness
- University Consultation
- Science
- Pure Maths
- Anatomy
- Career Development
My Results and Achievements
- A*A*A* at A-Level
- Advanced Higher
- Higher
- National 5
- Achieved equivalent of 10 9s at GCSE
- Over 3000 hours taught
- Distinction in Maths
- Distinction in Chemistry
- Distinction in Biology
- Award for Highest Score in his Year in Biology
- Biology: 100%
- Award for Highest Score in his Year in Maths
- Maths: 100%
- Award for Highest Score in his Year in Chemistry
- Chemistry: 100%
- Offer from Glasgow
- Offer from Edinburgh
- Offer from Dundee
- Offer from Aberdeen
- Top 1% in UCAT
- Top 1% in AR (800+)
- Top 1% in VR (800+)
- Top 1% in DM (800+)
- Top 1% in QR (800+)
- Over 3200 in UCAT
- Received offer by sitting Panel Interview
- Received offer by sitting MMI interview
- Panelist at Private run MMI
- Official Editor For Medic Mind's UCAT course