Sara

Paediatrics Doctor (ST1) | Top 20 Worldwide Ranking (2025) | Interview Specialist & Academic Mentor

I am a doctor in Paediatrics with a London training contract, having ranked in the top 10 applicants globally for Paediatrics training in 2025. I also previously secured a highly competitive Junior Clinical Fellowship in Paediatric Emergency Medicine in London, giving me strong insight into competitive recruitment processes at multiple levels.

🧠; Mentorship, Teaching & Interview Expertise

I specialise in interview preparation and high-stakes applications, with a strong track record of success. In an increasingly competitive landscape, where the standard for specialty applications continues to rise, it is essential to get your application right first time. This requires a clear understanding of how to build a strong CV, structure high-quality application responses, and approach interviews with the right strategy and confidence. These are not innate skills - they can and should be developed. A key strength I offer is helping applicants understand the process, refine their approach, and perform at a level that is competitive for top training posts.

🏥; Specialty Applications and Interview Preparation:

I have successfully mentored 2/2 doctors into Paediatrics training posts in London this year.

I also have extensive experience across:
- Clinical fellowship and specialty training interviews
- Communication, station technique, and structured answers
- Building confidence and performing under pressure

Medical School Applications:
I can offer support with:
- Personal statements
- Admissions tests (BMAT/UCAT)
- Strategic application planning
- Medical school interviews

👩; Academic & Ongoing Support:
- Teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate medicine (both academic and practical clinical understanding)
- Support with medical sciences, with prior experience teaching GCSE, A-level, and undergraduate students
- Guidance on research, audits, and quality improvement projects, including how to design, structure, and present work effectively
- Scientific and academic writing support, including essays, reports, and applications
- I hold a national teaching certificate and have extensive experience in both formal teaching and long-term mentorship.

✍; Academic Writing, Applications & Professional Support

Alongside teaching, I regularly support students and professionals with:
- Personal statements, CVs, and application editing
- Essay proofreading and academic writing refinement
- Research proposals and project planning
- Structuring work for formal submissions (including grants and audits)

If you are working on something important and would value clear, constructive, and detailed feedback, I am very happy to help.

🩺; Clinical & Professional Strengths

- Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) trained
- Strong experience with safeguarding and clinical decision-making
- Trusted mentor for students and doctors at all stages
- Known for being supportive, structured, and results-driven

🎓; Background

I completed my schooling at St Swithun’s School, Winchester, where I was an Academic Scholar. I have maintained a long-standing commitment to mentoring, teaching, and supporting students from a wide range of backgrounds.

I studied Graduate Medicine at Imperial College London after graduating with a First Class BASc degree from University College London. Alongside clinical training, I have built a substantial academic and professional portfolio, including:

- First authorship in medical research and presentation at an international conference
- Extensive experience in quality improvement projects and clinical audits, with multiple ongoing projects
- Role as a Paediatrics Trust Representative, contributing to departmental and organisational work
- UK Lead on an international initiative supporting New Zealand doctors applying to the UK pathway

💡; What Sets Me Apart

- Proven success in highly competitive applications (top 20 globally)
- Strong expertise in interview technique and performance
- Experience supporting both first-time applicants and reapplicants
- Ability to provide both big-picture strategy and detailed feedback
- A flexible, tailored approach depending on your goals

📩; Get in Touch

I welcome enquiries from students, applicants, and professionals at all stages. Whether you’re preparing for interviews, refining an application, or looking for ongoing academic support, I offer focused, personalised guidance designed to help you succeed.

Availability: I work hours subject to a changing medical rota. Please enquire for availability.

Willing to travel: 10 miles

Experience: My main experience lies in mentorship, interview preparation, and competitive applications for medicine and postgraduate training.

I have provided 1:1 mentoring and mock interview preparation for doctors applying to Paediatrics, with a 100% success rate this year (2/2 into London training posts). I also regularly teach and mentor medical students and junior doctors within a busy London teaching hospital, including delivering talks and application guidance.

Alongside this, I offer support with:
- Medical school and specialty applications (personal statements, interviews, strategy)
- Mock interviews and performance coaching
- Academic and professional writing (essays, applications, project proposals)

I also teach undergraduate and postgraduate medical topics, with a particular focus on Paediatrics, and provide mentorship on career pathways, day-to-day clinical work, and navigating life as a doctor.

While I have a broad teaching background, my current focus is on applications, mentoring, and medical education, where I can provide the most effective and targeted support.

Tutoring Approach:
- I take a structured, personalised, and practical approach, focusing on helping students and applicants perform with confidence—whether in exams, interviews, or professional settings.
- Sessions are tailored to your goals and may include teaching, interview practice, or detailed feedback on written work.

DBS Check: Yes