Background

I grew up in inner-city Birmingham and faced significant challenges in an environment where education for girls was not always prioritised. These early experiences shaped my resilience and instilled a deep belief in the transformative power of education — particularly for those navigating competitive and unfamiliar pathways.

Through Medentally, I support applicants to medicine and dentistry, and clinicians at key points in their professional journey, offering calm, experienced guidance grounded in real-world insight.

Clinical and Academic Experience

I’ve experienced medicine and dentistry from both sides- as a student and then examiner

I qualified first as a dentist, with a career that took me from the British Army in Germany to the Falkland Islands, Brunei and clinical practice across the UK.

I later took on a new challenge: studying Medicine at Barts and The London, while raising a young family. After qualifying as a doctor, I worked across the NHS, including on the frontline in A&E during Covid-19.

Alongside clinical practice I have:

• taught and examined medical and dental students

• worked as a senior lecturer and examined doctors for the GMC PLAB exam.

• gained a Master’s in Healthcare Law from Cardiff University.

• sat on University interviews panels for medicine and dentistry for many years

Today, I bring that experience together to help aspiring doctors and dentists understand what the journey involves — and what the people assessing them are really looking for.

Supporting applicants, parents and clinicians

I have extensive experience supporting applicants through personal statements and interview preparation, as well as advising parents seeking clear and realistic guidance for their children.

I have worked closely with sixth-form students from state and independent schools, including those from non-traditional or under-represented backgrounds. I also support qualified clinicians as they navigate career transitions, professional scrutiny, or early career decision-making.

My experience as a university panel interviewer for medicine and dentistry, alongside my former role as a GMC PLAB examiner, provides me with clear insight into what selectors look for in competitive applications and exams. I use this knowledge to offer focused, practical, and confidence-building support tailored to each individual.

Approach

My approach is supportive, structured, and personalised. I understand the pressures faced by applicants, the concerns of parents, and the realities of clinical practice.

I believe that with the right bespoke guidance, individuals can approach these challenges with confidence, self - belief and position themselves in the best way, to increase their chances for success, be it in gaining a place at dental or medical school, or navigating professional challenges.