The medical students of St Andrews were prematurely allocated their partner schools on Thursday, the 29th of January. This allocation, supposed to take place on Friday the 6th of February, brought with it tears and confusion. The students on the English allocation route were asked to rank their preference as either Manchester — which offers many different hospitals — or Barts, a medical school based in London. The allocation decision was made by the University based on the pu

The study of medicine is a selfless dedication to a lifetime of learning, compassion, and problem solving. It is amongst some of the most admirable professions and is fundamental to any thriving society. Medicine has been taught at the University of St Andrews for almost 600 years, streaming out a steady supply of hardworking individuals ready to make a difference in the lives of others. However, this workforce has recently started to reveal some flaws and the medical student