About Medefine

A global community of doctors, medical students, and researchers dedicated to transforming medical education and empowering the next generation of future doctors.

From the authors of

The international best-selling book

"The Unofficial Guide to Getting into Medical School"

Amazon Bestseller
Waterstones Featured
WHSmith Available
International Recognition

who we are

About Us

At Medefine, we are a vibrant community of accomplished doctors, surgeons, medical students, researchers and educators, people who are shaping the future of medicine every day. With real-world experience across clinics, hospitals, universities and research labs, our team brings a wealth of insight, united by a shared purpose: to inspire and guide ambitious international school students as they explore medicine, healthcare and the opportunities available to them, while helping shape the next generation of healthcare leaders.

Our team's unique perspectives drawn from years of experience and our work as authors of the international best-selling book "The Unofficial Guide to Getting into Medical School" make Medefine a place where expertise and heart come together.

But Medefine is a community that inspires and empowers. At the heart of Medefine are our values of community, uniqueness, and uncompromising quality, fostering an environment where everyone is uplifted, individuality is celebrated, and bold ambition is ignited.

Community

Uniqueness

Quality

OUR MISSION

Opening Doors to Healthcare, Worldwide

Community

Medefine is a global community of students, doctors, scientists and educators who care about the future of healthcare. It’s a space where students feel supported, but also inspired by the people around them. You’re not doing this alone - you’re part of a network that shares ideas, opportunities and a genuine interest in helping each other grow.

Uniqueness

Every student brings different ambitions, strengths and experiences. We take time to understand what makes each person distinctive, then shape our guidance around them, building a journey that feels personal, purposeful, and entirely their own.

Quality

We are committed to delivering meaningful, high-quality experiences that shape a student’s journey. Our doctors, academics and mentors giving students thoughtful, practical insight grounded in real-world healthcare.

The Medefine Movement is an international initiative committed to transforming how school students around the world discover their place in medicine, healthcare, and beyond. Recognising that international students often face limited access to guidance, information, and opportunities, especially when applying to highly competitive UK medical schools, we step in to bridge that gap.

Medefine Impact in Numbers

Free access. Real opportunities. Measurable change.

Countries reached

Free books donated

School partnerships

Free presentations delivered

Student-led community projects

International conferences

Doctors & researchers involved

Total attendees

Updated June 2026 • Growing every day

Medefine Bestselling Books

Unofficial Guide to Getting into Medical School

The doctors behind Medefine are the authors of the award-winning

Unofficial Guide series, internationally recognised resources that

have helped thousands of students navigate the path into medicine with greater clarity and confidence. With over 1,500 copies donated to students and schools worldwide, these books reflect the same mission that drives everything we do: widening access and making the journey into healthcare fairer for everyone.

The doctors behind Medefine are the authors of the award-winning

Unofficial Guide series, internationally recognised resources that

The doctors behind Medefine are the authors of the award-winning

Unofficial Guide series, internationally recognised resources that

The guides cover everything from what admissions tutors look for to preparing for interviews, including top tips for excelling in the UCAT and BMAT exams, crafting a personal statement, and handling commonly asked interview questions. They also include sections on graduate medicine applications and advice for international students.

Available on Amazon and in major bookshops, this guide is a reliable resource for anyone looking to succeed in their medical school journey.

This innovative book represents the definitive guide for anyone wanting to maximise their chances of becoming a doctor. As you go through the application process, use this book as a guide through the toughest storms until you finally succeed. Endurance lies behind the success of every great doctor, and this book will help you to reach that starting point of the best career ever.

— Dr Michael Dixon

Head of the Royal Medical Household, Chair of the College of Medicine

Medefine in Action

Gain the hours of experience you need with us

Being part of Medefine means joining a community of aspiring medics, medical students, and practising doctors: people who get what the journey is actually like, and who have your back through it.

Our students don't just prepare for medicine, they start practising what it stands for. Through 300+ student-led projects around the world, our students run health awareness campaigns, volunteer, and lead outreach that makes a real difference in their communities. It's where they learn to lead, to give back,

and to see first-hand what caring for others really means.

Our friends and partners

HealthPlus
For students in Years 9–13 exploring or applying to medicine.Personal mentoring, clinical exposure and step-by-step application support from practising UK doctors.
Al-Futtaim Health
For students in Years 9–13 exploring or applying to medicine.Personal mentoring, clinical exposure and step-by-step application support from practising UK doctors.
Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai
For students in Years 9–13 exploring or applying to medicine.Personal mentoring, clinical exposure and step-by-step application support from practising UK doctors.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Head of UCL Genomics, one of the largest DNA sequencing facilities in the world, and Professor within the UCL Genetics & Genomics Department.
College of Medicine and Integrated Health
Integrated Health is a UK-based organisation founded that promotes a holistic, prevention-focused model of healthcare.
Elsevier Health
Elsevier Health is a global leader in advancing healthcare by providing clinicians, educators, and researchers with trusted, evidence‑based content, innovative AI‑driven tools.
The Global Academy of Genomics
The Global Academy of Genomics and Personalised Medicine empowers individuals and institutions worldwide to unlock the potential of genomics through expert-led support.
ATOM (The Advanced Tomorrow Institute)
ATOM is assembling a Healthcare Ecosystem bringing together global healthcare and longevity leaders.
The Hong Kong Federation of
Youth Groups
The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups is Hong Kong’s largest youth non-profit, empowering young people and promoting physical and mental wellbeing through community health initiatives.
Vartan Sarkissian
Vartan Sarkissian is the CEO of The Advanced Tomorrow (ATOM) Institute, assembling a “Healthcare Ecosystem” composed of leaders and decision makers.
Prof. Mark Kristiansen
Head of UCL Genomics, one of the largest DNA sequencing facilities in the world, and Professor within the UCL Genetics & Genomics Department.
Dr. Michael Dixon
Dr Michael Dixon, CVO, OBE, FRCGP, FRCP is an English doctor and current Head of the Royal Medical Household and Chair of The College of Medicine and Integrated Health.

How we can help you

Your complete pathway to medical school success, from early exploration to university admissions and beyond

Medefine Academy

For students in Years 9–13 exploring or applying to medicine.Personal mentoring, clinical exposure and step-by-step application support from practising UK doctors.