I used to work for Australian Doctor, then made the (arguably insane) decision to retrain from journalism to medicine, putting myself through medical school in my early 30s with two young children.

But despite having far less free time to study than most students, I got distinctions and merits throughout and even won a prize!

I’ve written a new book called Making a Medic: The Ultimate Guide to Medical School, to pass my wisdom on to the next generation of students and help them achieve their potential.

Based on my experiences, here are my eight top tips for surviving medical school: