Malaika

Hello!
I’m Malaika and I am an incoming FY1 doctor.

I’ve been exactly where you are – striving toward the singular goal of becoming a doctor. However, this process is gruelling, it isn’t merely about good grades. It’s a multifaceted process involving a compelling personal statement, doing well in the interviews, and a touch of luck of course!

Like many, I encountered setbacks from some universities and these experiences can be very disheartening. But while navigating through this, I learnt a lot about what these interviews are looking for.

I’ve had the privilege of mentoring over 50 students through their interview preparations, with the majority receiving offers. My approach is tailored to each individual, focusing on understanding their unique learning needs and ensuring they exude confidence on interview day, authentically portraying themselves to the interviewers.

My role is to make you understand the core principles in each answer. I do this through loads of practice questions, mock interviews and feedback to get you to the best answers for the interview day. I also help out with TSS/ personal statement.

There also isn’t much useful help out there when it comes to the application/ interview process for medicine. This is where I fit in with my own experience and all that I have learnt from my experience tutoring.

Teaching and tutoring have been integral to my identity since my school days, and I’m honoured that I have been able to continue this so far and to be a part of each student’s medical school journey.