Guiding applicants and clinicians on their journey in medicine and dentistry

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Dr Shahista S Begum
BDS MBBS MFDS RCS Edin MFGDP RCS Eng LLM

I am dual qualified in medicine and dentistry and hold a masters degree in healthcare law. I support applicants applying to medical and dental school, alongside current students and early-career clinicians in medicine and dentistry.

My work is grounded with real admissions insight and is structured with tailored guidance shaped by years of clinical practice, academic teaching and interview panel experience across both medicine and dentistry.

  • Dual-qualified Doctor & Dentist with 25+ years experience

  • Medical & Dental School University Admissions

  • Interview Panel Member

  • Mentor to UK & Overseas Postgraduate Students

  • 10+ years' experience preparing applicants
    Senior Lecturer with a Masters in Healthcare Law

  • Full DBS checked

    Email: info@medentally.com

    Mobile: +44778 8806864

How I can help

  • Medical & Dental School UCAS Applicants

    • UCAS strategy, personal statements

    • Interview preparation, structured mock interviews with detailed feedback

    • Confidence building, mindset support

  • Medical and Dental Students

    • Exam preparation strategy and insight for exam success

    • Support with performance mindset & resilience skills

    • Communication & presentation skills

  • Early Career Doctors and Dentists

    • Career guidance

    • Pastoral support for professional challenges

    • Job interview coaching and support

    • Early career mentoring

  • Support for International Applicants

    Clear guidance on the UK universities admissions process

  • PLAB and ORE Exam Strategy & Support

  • Schools and Sixth Forms

    Medical and Dental Career Talks

    UCAS Medicine & Dentistry Workshops

    Widening Participation & Aspiring Medics/Dentists programmes.

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Dr Shahista S Begum

  • I am a dual-qualified doctor and dentist with extensive experience across clinical practice, education, and mentoring.

    I have worked across NHS and private practices in the UK and held senior and specialist roles internationally.

    Alongside my clinical career, I am a senior lecturer, university interviewer for medicine and dentistry, and former GMC PLAB examiner, giving me clear insight into what selectors look for in competitive applications.

    I have worked as a dental indemnity advisor and hold a Master’s degree in Healthcare Law. I have supported applicants, students, and early-career clinicians at pivotal stages of their journey, including UCAS preparation, postgraduate study, and during professional challenges.

    My approach is supportive, structured, and deeply personalised. I am passionate about helping individuals build confidence, clarity, and direction—and believe that, regardless of one’s background, the right guidance can make a lasting difference.

  • Medentally provides educational coaching and mentoring for medical and dental applicants, students, and early-career professionals. Services include admissions guidance, interview preparation, career development support, and professional mentoring. All services are non-clinical and advisory in nature and are intended to support informed decision-making. Medentally does not provide medical or dental diagnosis, treatment, patient-specific clinical advice, or regulated healthcare or psychological services.

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