Lin Teoh

Hello! I'm Lin, a 3rd year medical student at the University of Glasgow. I took A-Level Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Drama, and the EPQ, of which I attained A*A*A*A*A.

I am passionate about medical education and have over 800 hours of teaching experience. In 2022, I scored 3010 in the UCAT, which put me in the top 5% of candidates and landed me medicine interviews with the University of Glasgow, Newcastle University, and the University of Sheffield, all of which I was accepted to.

I am currently the President of the AMSA medical society at the University of Glasgow, and Vice-President of the Society of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, which happens to be the specialty I am most interested in! I was previously the Education Officer for Glasgow Neuro, and Preclinical Academic Officer of AMSA, where I regularly organised teaching sessions for Year 1 and Year 2 students, tutoring a number of sessions myself. My current academic teaching position is Clinical Officer of the Glasgow University Medical Education Society, where I continue to organise clinical teaching events such as OSCEs for students between Year 3 and Year 5.


TEACHING STYLE

My teaching style is interactive and supportive, combining clear explanations, practical strategies, and exam technique to build your confidence and proficiency in all UCAT sections. I’ll begin by understanding your strengths, weaknesses, and goals, and use this insight to create a plan. Lessons are flexible, with a balance of theory, practice questions, and lots of tips on how to succeed in the UCAT. In Biology and Chemistry lessons, we will focus on understanding key exam concepts and answering past paper questions, with classes tailored to your pace and specific learning requirements.

As for the interview, I'll explain how to answer commonly asked questions, and how to face unexpected or difficult questions. We'll discuss common NHS issues that interviewers like to bring up, and practice some roleplay scenarios you might encounter in your interview. I hope to help you build confidence with speaking and answering interview questions, and ultimately to make sure you are as comfortable and prepared as possible on interview day.

PAST EXPERIENCE

I am currently a medical school interview mentor with MMI UK, and have been mentoring aspiring Year 13 medical students with their interview skills and guiding them through the application process since March 2023. I have also been tutoring Biology and Chemistry at GCSE and later A-Level for 2 years, and currently have worked as a teacher in the performing arts industry since 2019, whilst doing my A-levels and intermittently during my university breaks.

Today, I continue to tutor Year 1-3 medical students, volunteering for teaching sessions with multiple different societies. I am passionate about medical education, and I hope to continue providing high-quality, accessible teaching to medical students.