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An Introduction to the CARER Programme

Posted on 4 May 2022 by Megan Hodgson

The CARER Programme in Aberystwyth is an excellent way to stretch your skills & increase your involvement and confidence in medical practice during your 3rd year in Medical School. By […]

1st Month as a CARER Student in Aberystwyth… and Loving Every Moment!!

Posted on 2 October 2021 by Megan Hodgson

1 month ago now, I was in Cardiff, only a few days away from starting my 3rd year of Medical school, unsure about what this year would hold for me! […]

Reflecting back on such a fantastic year

Reflecting back on such a fantastic year

Posted on 22 July 2020 by Angharad Eburne

Deciding to take the rural education route (RER) in my 3rd year led to me having the most enjoyable of my 4 years of university so far. This was not […]

Being a student in “CARERdigion”.

Being a student in “CARERdigion”.

Posted on 18 May 2020 by Emanuele Pirozzi

CARER: a rushed decision that turned out to be one of the best academic choices I have ever made. Between great outdoor scenery, amazing clinical tutors and a brilliant ensemble of gorgeous people, this year in Aberystwyth has been so special...

Just Another Year at Medical School or a Life Changing Experience?

Just Another Year at Medical School or a Life Changing Experience?

Posted on 17 May 2020 by Francesca Saleh

Being on the RER Programme eases you into working in the clinical environment from having years of lectures and tutorials. It also allows you to appreciate primary care and GPs, […]

Being an Aberystwyth CARER student

Posted on 16 May 2020 by Freya Crispin

Being part of CARER this year has been quite the adventure. When I was dragged to the lecture advertising it by Callum and Alice, I was initially very sceptical. Why […]

A Week in the Life of a CARER Student…

A Week in the Life of a CARER Student…

Posted on 28 October 2018 by Ella Wooding

Hello! It is a year since I applied to join the CARER programme, and as you can probably tell from my other blog posts I am incredibly glad that I […]

September in Aberystwyth

September in Aberystwyth

Posted on 1 October 2018 by carer

Hello, my name is Sue Fish and I’m the Senior Clinical Lecturer for the CARER Programme based in Aberystwyth. I’m also a GP in Borth Surgery 9 miles north of […]

Llyn Idwal and Betws-y-Coed

Llyn Idwal and Betws-y-Coed

Posted on 22 September 2018 by Ella Wooding

Hello! I've been in Bangor for 3 weeks now and everything is going really well! The area around Bangor is so beautiful; there's the coast, the mountains in Snowdonia, and […]

First Week in Bangor

First Week in Bangor

Posted on 10 September 2018 by Ella Wooding

Hello! I've been in Bangor for a week now and the time has flown by! It's been a bit of a whirlwind, but I've got myself settled and everything is […]