Too many capable students were missing out because nobody told them how the system actually worked.
History
Birmingham. Newcastle. Cambridge. NHS hospital medicine. The realisation that the gap I’d seen as a student was still there.
Past Medical History
MBBS Nottingham 2012. MBA IESE Spain 2019. NHS hospital medicine 2012 to 2019.
Examination
19 years working with applicants. 1,000 plus students through the door.
Differential
Could have stayed in hospital medicine. Could have gone into management consulting. Chose this because it’s the work that matters most.
Plan
Personal admissions strategy, UCAT teaching, interview preparation, personal statement review. Same person from your first session to your offer letter.
SignedDr. Dibah Jiva2026
Origin
How I got here
The early days
Igrew up in France. I did my undergraduate degree in Human Nutrition at McGill University in Canada, because of how Canadian universities work. In France, when you go to university, you study one subject. That is it. At McGill, only a portion of my credits were in nutrition. The rest were electives. I could take whatever I wanted. Italian. Spanish. Physiology. Anthropology. That concept does not exist in France, and for someone who has always loved learning, it was exactly the right fit.
Then I came to the UK to study medicine at the University of Nottingham. And that is when everything changed.
The early years
My high school grades were French. My undergraduate degree was Canadian. I was applying in the UK. French career advisors had no idea how to help me with a UK medical school application. UK advisors did not know what to do with French high school grades and a Canadian degree. There were a few Canadian advisors who specialised in UK applications, but they were set up for Canadian high school students. My French background completely threw them off. Everyone treated my situation as too unique, too complex.
On top of that, the information was not there. Entry requirements for most medical schools were not on their websites the way they are now. You can only apply to four schools, so every choice carries real weight. If you pick the wrong four, that is it.
So I did what I do. Thousands of hours of research. Every medical school. Every requirement I could track down. I applied, and I got in.
Once I got in, I thought, I cannot be the only person who needed this. So I wrote it all down and self-published the first Medical School Application Guide while I was still a medical student.
The guidebook at Skills London
I put my email in the back of the book so that anyone with questions could contact me. What happened instead was that parents and students started emailing. “I have read your guidebook, can you help my son get into medical school?” And I would say yes. Then they would ask how much it costs, and I would think, I had not actually thought about that.
What I quickly realised was that even though the guidebook had all the information, applying it to one individual was a different thing. Helping someone choose the right four schools for them, helping them strengthen their specific application. That was not straightforward to do from a book. That is how the consulting started.
Then in 2012, I had several students who all needed interview preparation at the same time. They were all free on the same Saturday afternoon, so I got them together and ran the prep as a group. That was the first interview course. I have been running them every year since.
Where it began.
In retrospect
I probably should have known
My parents used to say I was acting like a social worker. If a kid was being bullied, I got involved. If someone was told off for something they did not do, I got involved. It did not matter whether it had anything to do with me. I found the unfairness unsettling, so I made everything my problem.
I was also, apparently, an entrepreneur. At 14, I set up a business on Skype teaching French business professionals how to interview in English. 35 euros an hour. I had worked out what I could deliver at a high level, which audience would pay for it, and how to reach them. I did not know the word “positioning” yet, but I was doing it.
Both of those kids ended up here. The one who cannot walk past something unfair, and the one who figures out how to build something useful. That is theMSAG.
The leap
From the NHS to theMSAG
After qualifying as a doctor, I worked in the NHS for four years. Two years of foundation training, then two years in ophthalmology. I was good at it. I loved it.
But I was also running theMSAG alongside my clinical work. That meant 100-hour weeks, every week. Patients during the day, personal statements and coaching in the evenings and weekends.
In 2016, I left my clinical practice in London to commit to theMSAG full time. I left without a salary. It was not a business plan. It was a decision I made because I kept asking myself the same question: who else is going to do this for these students?
Other people did medicine just as well as I did. But my students did not have alternatives. It felt more like a responsibility than a choice.
I later completed an MBA at IESE Business School in Spain because I wanted to bring the same strategic thinking to my students’ applications that businesses bring to their most important decisions. Your medical school application is one of the most important decisions of your life. It deserves that level of thought.
Today
Where you’ll find me
01
In my office, the nicest room in my house. Corner windows, daylight, a view of the backyard.
02
Next to a couch and a Pikler triangle with a slide, where Rahman entertains himself while I work.
03
Drinking hot chocolate. I never made the transition to adult drinks.
04
At the park, the science centre, or the zoo. Cooking a proper meal. Setting up the fireplace.
05
Always learning a new AI tool. My partner is not wrong about that.
06
Volunteering with the Ismaili community in Canada on settlement and on AI for organisations.
Dibah
Field notes
A few things I’ve noticed
Field notes.
01.
Capable students often underperform on UCAT not because they can’t, but because nobody told them how to actually study for it. Different from any test they’ve taken.
02.
Personal statements get over-edited until they sound nothing like the person who wrote them. The strongest ones I read are honest, specific, and slightly underwritten.
03.
The interview gap isn’t knowledge. It’s the ability to think out loud while a panel watches. That’s a skill, not a personality trait.
04.
Parents who wait too long to engage often regret it. Parents who engage too aggressively often hurt the outcome.
05.
Most students have the wrong list of schools. The right list isn’t the most prestigious. It’s the one that matches your profile to where you’ll convert.
06.
Year out doesn’t disqualify you. It’s a story to tell well, not a flaw to hide.
Roles
A few things I answer to
Dr Dibahto patients first
Coachevery contact is me
Mrs Karmaliwhat Arif writes
MamanRahman nailed the French
L’assistante socialethe social worker
Dibswhat my friends use
Roles
A few things I answer to
Dr Dibahto patients first
Coachevery contact is me
Mrs Karmaliwhat Arif writes
MamanRahman nailed the French
L’assistante socialethe social worker
Dibswhat my friends use
Oh yeah, we’re doing this vintage Cosmo style
The Dibah Quiz
1. The drink I never grew out of
hot chocolate
2. One thing I do every day
a.Reply to a student email
b.Cook a proper meal
c.Learn a new AI tool
d.Sit on the couch with Rahman
3. Where I trained
Nottingham · then IESE
4. When I am not working, I am at
a.the park with Rahman
b.the science centre
c.the zoo
d.all of the above, in one Sunday
5. What I’m volunteering on
Ismaili community settlement
Timeline
A career, in four chapters
Nineteen years grouped into the four moments that actually changed the practice. Verbatim milestones from the year-by-year list, framed as a magazine profile.
Published my first guidebook as a student
Chapter 01
The student years
2007 to 2013
Built theMSAG from evenings and weekends.
Wrote my first guidebook on medical school applications
Started helping people through my own UCAS application year
Started medical school at Nottingham
Published the guidebook I wrote the year before
Built theMSAG from evenings and weekends
Graduated from Nottingham (MBBS)
Started as an NHS doctor
Ran the first interview course
Registered theMSAG as a company
From this chapter
Ran the first interview course (2012)
The early consulting days
Lead5050 Inspirational Woman of the Year finalist (2018)
Chapter 02
Doctor by day, theMSAG by night
2015 to 2018
That was a moment.
On earning more from theMSAG than from medicine, 2016.
Started making real money from theMSAG
Earned more from theMSAG than my doctor salary
Started supporting schools directly
Careers fairs and workshops across London
Workshops in 6 schools
Lead5050 Inspirational Woman of the Year finalist
Education Investor Awards finalist
From this chapter
Started making real money from theMSAG (2015)
Careers fairs and workshops across London (2017)
The guidebook at Skills London
MBA from IESE Business School, Spain (2019)
Chapter 03
All in
2019 to 2021
Finally.
On leaving clinical practice for theMSAG full time, 2019.
MBA from IESE Business School, Spain
Left clinical practice for theMSAG full time
Sessions in 30+ schools including Eton College
Gold Winner, PIEoneer Awards
Finalist in 7 national awards
Launched the UCAT e-learning platform
Gold Winner, Best Business Women Awards
Did all of this during COVID
10,000 applicants supported
Team grew to 66 members
From this chapter
Gold Winner, Best Business Women Awards (2020)
Sessions in 30+ schools including Eton (2021)
Dr. Dibah Jiva at work
Met Arif (2022)
Chapter 04
Reshape
2022 to 2026
Best. Decision. Ever.
On meeting Arif and reshaping theMSAG, 2022.
Met Arif
Started reshaping theMSAG
Got married in Lisbon
Moved to Canada, fully remote
5,000 YouTube subscribers
Welcomed Rahman
Relaunched all courses, now fully delivered by me
All services now delivered by me personally
100% success rate maintained
1,000+ students helped 1-to-1
Let’s get you into medical school
From this chapter
Got married in Lisbon (2023)
Welcomed Rahman (2024)
Let’s get you into medical school (2026)
Stories
The people who know me
“Understanding others is Dibah’s special gift. She has more insight into who I am than anyone else, even me!”
Oonagh
“I love her drive and passion. She’s an incredible friend and has the kindest heart.”
Nazia
“Dibah sees the silver lining in every cloud. She commits to everything in life with passion, energy and dedication.”
Irum
“Dibah is as crazy as wise. She inspires me every day.”
Marine
“I love her passion and drive, her integrity and no-nonsense attitude.”
Eunice
“Elle remplit le monde de désir et d’énergie. Elle voit tant de choses dans les personnes qui l’entourent. Elle donne de la saveur à toute chose.”
Belinda
Wall of Love
“She gives students their dreams back”
Maninder Virdee, Parent
Over 1,000 families. 19 years. Here is what they have to say.
“Understanding others is Dibah’s special gift. She has more insight into who I am than anyone else, even me!”
Oonagh
Friend
“Dibah is as crazy as wise. She inspires me every day.”
Marine
Friend
“What you’re doing Dr Jiva is a blessing. A whole new level. You actually make them the person as they go along. I could see with Reshma that you didn’t just help with uni application, you have slowly moulded her to believe in herself, to think for herself. She has come so far from before we started with you. I treasure having come in contact with you Dr Jiva and am truly grateful.”
P
Pavithra
Parent of Reshma
“We are so blessed to have you professionally guiding Ian through his journey towards medicine.”
C
Cass Cheung
Parent, Hong Kong
“Your course has exceeded all my expectations for her and I thank you for all the hard work that has clearly been put into planning this experience for these young people.”
S
Sallyann
Parent of Yasmine
“Being the first in my school to be offered a place for Medicine is in large part due to Dibah’s help.”
I
Ishaan Rahman
King’s College London offer
“Dibah was friendly and warm and made me feel like she was on my side. She enabled me to perform in the way that I needed to so that I could be successful at interview and gave me the confidence to ask those around me for help.”
M
Marianne
Graduate entry applicant
“I found this free online course much more effective than the paid Medic Portal interview course I attended recently. I have 2 interviews over the coming weeks and this course has been invaluable in providing me with insight and guidance.”
R
Rani Issac
Graduate student
“The work ethic demonstrated by Dibah on a regular basis and her commitment to her teaching and to her students is inspiring. Dibah seems to do it with a sense of calmness and clarity.”
A
Aqsa Ahmed
UCAT Tutor
“I have witnessed Dibah go out of her way to ensure the wellbeing of the team members, as well as provide opportunities for learning and development. What makes her a role model for me is her tireless work ethic and dedication to the company and its goals.”
G
Giulia Bankov
Team member
“I have found this guide extremely useful; I am a careers advisor in a secondary school, and am fairly new to the role. The guide is concise, and is written in blocks that made it easy for me and the student to pick out which bits apply. I would highly recommend this guide!”
I
Imogen Humphries
Careers Team, Kingsdown School
“She was going beyond her way to help us! The support and help she gave us is something that I have never experienced before!”
S
Summer School Student
Summer School 2019
“Before arriving there, I was quite anxious because I’m French and not British. However, this summer camp proved to me that I was totally wrong. Now I leave my head full of wonderful memories. I hoped that we had an extra week together.”
R
Raphael
Summer School student, France
“My daughter, who wants to apply for medicine, is finding your course informative and useful. Receiving a bit of free help is brilliant for keen students.”
S
Susmita H.
Parent, Free Interview Course
“Quite a thorough guide to the methodology and content of answers you should be using in interviews. Done by doctors and medical students who provide a step by step guide. Would recommend going through if you have an interview for medicine.”
K
Khalifa A.
Loreto College, Manchester
“Understanding others is Dibah’s special gift. She has more insight into who I am than anyone else, even me!”
Oonagh
Friend
“Dibah is as crazy as wise. She inspires me every day.”
Marine
Friend
“What you’re doing Dr Jiva is a blessing. A whole new level. You actually make them the person as they go along. I could see with Reshma that you didn’t just help with uni application, you have slowly moulded her to believe in herself, to think for herself. She has come so far from before we started with you. I treasure having come in contact with you Dr Jiva and am truly grateful.”
P
Pavithra
Parent of Reshma
“We are so blessed to have you professionally guiding Ian through his journey towards medicine.”
C
Cass Cheung
Parent, Hong Kong
“Your course has exceeded all my expectations for her and I thank you for all the hard work that has clearly been put into planning this experience for these young people.”
S
Sallyann
Parent of Yasmine
“Being the first in my school to be offered a place for Medicine is in large part due to Dibah’s help.”
I
Ishaan Rahman
King’s College London offer
“Dibah was friendly and warm and made me feel like she was on my side. She enabled me to perform in the way that I needed to so that I could be successful at interview and gave me the confidence to ask those around me for help.”
M
Marianne
Graduate entry applicant
“I found this free online course much more effective than the paid Medic Portal interview course I attended recently. I have 2 interviews over the coming weeks and this course has been invaluable in providing me with insight and guidance.”
R
Rani Issac
Graduate student
“The work ethic demonstrated by Dibah on a regular basis and her commitment to her teaching and to her students is inspiring. Dibah seems to do it with a sense of calmness and clarity.”
A
Aqsa Ahmed
UCAT Tutor
“I have witnessed Dibah go out of her way to ensure the wellbeing of the team members, as well as provide opportunities for learning and development. What makes her a role model for me is her tireless work ethic and dedication to the company and its goals.”
G
Giulia Bankov
Team member
“I have found this guide extremely useful; I am a careers advisor in a secondary school, and am fairly new to the role. The guide is concise, and is written in blocks that made it easy for me and the student to pick out which bits apply. I would highly recommend this guide!”
I
Imogen Humphries
Careers Team, Kingsdown School
“She was going beyond her way to help us! The support and help she gave us is something that I have never experienced before!”
S
Summer School Student
Summer School 2019
“Before arriving there, I was quite anxious because I’m French and not British. However, this summer camp proved to me that I was totally wrong. Now I leave my head full of wonderful memories. I hoped that we had an extra week together.”
R
Raphael
Summer School student, France
“My daughter, who wants to apply for medicine, is finding your course informative and useful. Receiving a bit of free help is brilliant for keen students.”
S
Susmita H.
Parent, Free Interview Course
“Quite a thorough guide to the methodology and content of answers you should be using in interviews. Done by doctors and medical students who provide a step by step guide. Would recommend going through if you have an interview for medicine.”
K
Khalifa A.
Loreto College, Manchester
“I love her drive and passion. She’s an incredible friend and has the kindest heart.”
Nazia
Friend
“I love her passion and drive, her integrity and no-nonsense attitude.”
Eunice
Friend
“Dr Jiva does so much more than help students get into medical school. She gives students their dreams back, families hope back and changes lives for the better.”
M
Maninder Virdee
Parent
“I just wanted to say a huge thank you for helping Summayah and myself. The support, guidance and reassurance you gave us was next to none. Even whilst being so busy, you were always contactable.”
S
Summaya’s Mother
Parent
“TheMSAG summer school was a great experience for the future of our children. We would like to thank you for all your kindness, for your excellent approach, and all your energy.”
D
Dr David Khorssani
Parent
“She has been an invaluable source of encouragement, calm, insight and level-headedness. I cannot thank her enough.”
T
Thomas Page
Student
“Dibah helped me pull apart my experiences to find the right stories to tell to the medical schools. She asked me key questions that made me reflect upon my experiences in a deeper way. Her experience, editing skills and knowledge of the process are excellent.”
Z
ZH
Student
“Dibah has exceptional communication skills coupled with a tremendous work ethic. Her ability to effectively delegate, lead by example and make quick decisions makes her an invaluable part of this organisation.”
A
Anshuman Bagri
E-Learning Manager
“She is an inspiration for those who have watched her grow her business from a guidebook to the multi-product success it is today. She inspires the business-minded to work hard, diversify and persevere. Dibah is dedicated to helping others and making sure they achieve their dream career.”
C
Caroline Olabisi
Guidebook team member
“Many thanks for the presentation and workshop yesterday. It was, as last year, absolutely fantastic and we really appreciate you coming to Claremont to give our students an insight into the process and the best advice.”
G
George Burns
Careers Advisor, Claremont High School, London
“I appreciate her so much and I look up to her and without her, I wouldn’t be as confident about my career as I am now.”
S
Summer School Student
Summer School 2019
“I LOVE DIBAH. She was so helpful and willing to support you no matter what, and she was so kind and approachable while giving you support and confidence. You are so loving and made this camp the most amazing thing that it was.”
S
Summer School Student
Summer School 2019
“Being able to meet many new people from all around the world who have the same passions and interests is such a valuable experience. I strongly feel that if I hadn’t attended theMSAG summer course, my chances of being accepted into medical school would be very low.”
Y
Yasmine Abdelmoula
Summer School student
“Not everyone has the money to pay for £100+ courses so to have a summary of the most important things was really essential. Thank you for everything.”
L
Ludmila B.
The Heathland School, Hounslow
“It was super useful! Very good and specific content pretty much covers all the essentials, the videos are really visual and easy to understand. I would advise anyone to go through it before their interview.”
B
Bianca S.
Rushcliffe School, Nottingham
“I love her drive and passion. She’s an incredible friend and has the kindest heart.”
Nazia
Friend
“I love her passion and drive, her integrity and no-nonsense attitude.”
Eunice
Friend
“Dr Jiva does so much more than help students get into medical school. She gives students their dreams back, families hope back and changes lives for the better.”
M
Maninder Virdee
Parent
“I just wanted to say a huge thank you for helping Summayah and myself. The support, guidance and reassurance you gave us was next to none. Even whilst being so busy, you were always contactable.”
S
Summaya’s Mother
Parent
“TheMSAG summer school was a great experience for the future of our children. We would like to thank you for all your kindness, for your excellent approach, and all your energy.”
D
Dr David Khorssani
Parent
“She has been an invaluable source of encouragement, calm, insight and level-headedness. I cannot thank her enough.”
T
Thomas Page
Student
“Dibah helped me pull apart my experiences to find the right stories to tell to the medical schools. She asked me key questions that made me reflect upon my experiences in a deeper way. Her experience, editing skills and knowledge of the process are excellent.”
Z
ZH
Student
“Dibah has exceptional communication skills coupled with a tremendous work ethic. Her ability to effectively delegate, lead by example and make quick decisions makes her an invaluable part of this organisation.”
A
Anshuman Bagri
E-Learning Manager
“She is an inspiration for those who have watched her grow her business from a guidebook to the multi-product success it is today. She inspires the business-minded to work hard, diversify and persevere. Dibah is dedicated to helping others and making sure they achieve their dream career.”
C
Caroline Olabisi
Guidebook team member
“Many thanks for the presentation and workshop yesterday. It was, as last year, absolutely fantastic and we really appreciate you coming to Claremont to give our students an insight into the process and the best advice.”
G
George Burns
Careers Advisor, Claremont High School, London
“I appreciate her so much and I look up to her and without her, I wouldn’t be as confident about my career as I am now.”
S
Summer School Student
Summer School 2019
“I LOVE DIBAH. She was so helpful and willing to support you no matter what, and she was so kind and approachable while giving you support and confidence. You are so loving and made this camp the most amazing thing that it was.”
S
Summer School Student
Summer School 2019
“Being able to meet many new people from all around the world who have the same passions and interests is such a valuable experience. I strongly feel that if I hadn’t attended theMSAG summer course, my chances of being accepted into medical school would be very low.”
Y
Yasmine Abdelmoula
Summer School student
“Not everyone has the money to pay for £100+ courses so to have a summary of the most important things was really essential. Thank you for everything.”
L
Ludmila B.
The Heathland School, Hounslow
“It was super useful! Very good and specific content pretty much covers all the essentials, the videos are really visual and easy to understand. I would advise anyone to go through it before their interview.”
B
Bianca S.
Rushcliffe School, Nottingham
“Dibah sees the silver lining in every cloud. She commits to everything in life with passion, energy and dedication.”
Irum
Friend
“She fills the world with desire and energy. She sees so much in the people around her. She adds flavour to everything.”
Belinda
Friend
“I can say without a shadow of doubt had we not been lucky enough to meet Dibah, Hugh would not have managed to achieve his goals.”
S
Serena Oborne
Parent
“Finding Dr Jiva was life-changing, not only for Rohan, but for us as a family. She gives students their dreams back, families hope back and changes lives for the better. I have nothing but gratitude.”
M
Maninder Virdee
Parent of Rohan
“Just emailing to say a massive thank you for the tutoring. It paid off and I have been offered a place with Pembroke, Oxford University! I cannot emphasise strongly enough how helpful it was.”
J
Jemima Leedham
Offered a place at Pembroke College, Oxford
“I highly recommend theMSAG for those who are applying to med school. My statement improved massively once I went through their notes. I’ve got offers from 2 schools so far and one of them is my first choice so I’m over the moon!”
D
Danielle Thomson
Undergraduate applicant
“We have no doubt that it was thanks to your consulting sessions that J was able to perform confidently at his interviews. This definitely made the difference between last year’s miss and this year’s successes. Your interview practice will give my son skills for life.”
M
Mrs C.
Parent
“Anyone that meets Dibah can’t help but take inspiration from her. I have seen many individuals from underprivileged backgrounds who she has helped to success for no monetary gain. Dibah always makes time to focus on each individual’s personal learning goals, and yet, these ‘work’ meetings also manage to feel like a catch up with an old friend.”
R
Rony Sanyal
Online Interview Course Manager
“She has always been approachable. I feel as comfortable going to her with concerns, ideas and thoughts today as I did 3 years ago. Her dedication to the company and everyone in it is admirable. I’m not sure she’s ever stopped working!”
M
Manushri Jain
Personal Statement co-manager & Interview Coach
“As a careers adviser I have used the MSAG Med School guide with aspects such as what individual universities look for in personal statements. The guide is easy to use and so much quicker as a reference point than using online tools. I would recommend this guide to both advisers, teachers and students equally.”
N
Nikki Lambert
Careers Adviser, Entrust-Ed
“Such an example; both, as a doctor and as a person. Friendly and always there to talk.”
S
Summer School Student
Summer School 2019
“Very passionate about her teaching, eager to help and listen to everyone, great organizational skills. Mentoring sessions with her were also amazing.”
S
Summer School Student
Summer School 2019
“She has changed, and I’m grateful for that. The messages she sent me were exactly: ‘I am with a family. This is my family. There are many people that think like me, that see life like me.’ That’s what we wanted for her.”
E
Elzie McMurd
Mother of summer school student
“Brilliant! As a medicine applicant who can't afford to go on fancy courses it's been so helpful and made me feel like I'm not totally disadvantaged just because I don't come from a wealthy background.”
A
Anna C.
Bingley Grammar School, Bradford
“Although I haven't finished with the self study course, I'm finding it extremely helpful as it is structured, organised and provides practice questions following each explanation. I definitely recommend this to anybody struggling with the UCAT.”
L
Laeticia D.
UCAT Course Student
“Dibah sees the silver lining in every cloud. She commits to everything in life with passion, energy and dedication.”
Irum
Friend
“She fills the world with desire and energy. She sees so much in the people around her. She adds flavour to everything.”
Belinda
Friend
“I can say without a shadow of doubt had we not been lucky enough to meet Dibah, Hugh would not have managed to achieve his goals.”
S
Serena Oborne
Parent
“Finding Dr Jiva was life-changing, not only for Rohan, but for us as a family. She gives students their dreams back, families hope back and changes lives for the better. I have nothing but gratitude.”
M
Maninder Virdee
Parent of Rohan
“Just emailing to say a massive thank you for the tutoring. It paid off and I have been offered a place with Pembroke, Oxford University! I cannot emphasise strongly enough how helpful it was.”
J
Jemima Leedham
Offered a place at Pembroke College, Oxford
“I highly recommend theMSAG for those who are applying to med school. My statement improved massively once I went through their notes. I’ve got offers from 2 schools so far and one of them is my first choice so I’m over the moon!”
D
Danielle Thomson
Undergraduate applicant
“We have no doubt that it was thanks to your consulting sessions that J was able to perform confidently at his interviews. This definitely made the difference between last year’s miss and this year’s successes. Your interview practice will give my son skills for life.”
M
Mrs C.
Parent
“Anyone that meets Dibah can’t help but take inspiration from her. I have seen many individuals from underprivileged backgrounds who she has helped to success for no monetary gain. Dibah always makes time to focus on each individual’s personal learning goals, and yet, these ‘work’ meetings also manage to feel like a catch up with an old friend.”
R
Rony Sanyal
Online Interview Course Manager
“She has always been approachable. I feel as comfortable going to her with concerns, ideas and thoughts today as I did 3 years ago. Her dedication to the company and everyone in it is admirable. I’m not sure she’s ever stopped working!”
M
Manushri Jain
Personal Statement co-manager & Interview Coach
“As a careers adviser I have used the MSAG Med School guide with aspects such as what individual universities look for in personal statements. The guide is easy to use and so much quicker as a reference point than using online tools. I would recommend this guide to both advisers, teachers and students equally.”
N
Nikki Lambert
Careers Adviser, Entrust-Ed
“Such an example; both, as a doctor and as a person. Friendly and always there to talk.”
S
Summer School Student
Summer School 2019
“Very passionate about her teaching, eager to help and listen to everyone, great organizational skills. Mentoring sessions with her were also amazing.”
S
Summer School Student
Summer School 2019
“She has changed, and I’m grateful for that. The messages she sent me were exactly: ‘I am with a family. This is my family. There are many people that think like me, that see life like me.’ That’s what we wanted for her.”
E
Elzie McMurd
Mother of summer school student
“Brilliant! As a medicine applicant who can't afford to go on fancy courses it's been so helpful and made me feel like I'm not totally disadvantaged just because I don't come from a wealthy background.”
A
Anna C.
Bingley Grammar School, Bradford
“Although I haven't finished with the self study course, I'm finding it extremely helpful as it is structured, organised and provides practice questions following each explanation. I definitely recommend this to anybody struggling with the UCAT.”
L
Laeticia D.
UCAT Course Student
“Understanding others is Dibah’s special gift. She has more insight into who I am than anyone else, even me!”
Oonagh
Friend
“What you’re doing Dr Jiva is a blessing. A whole new level. You actually make them the person as they go along. I could see with Reshma that you didn’t just help with uni application, you have slowly moulded her to believe in herself, to think for herself. She has come so far from before we started with you. I treasure having come in contact with you Dr Jiva and am truly grateful.”
P
Pavithra
Parent of Reshma
“Just emailing to say a massive thank you for the tutoring. It paid off and I have been offered a place with Pembroke, Oxford University! I cannot emphasise strongly enough how helpful it was.”
J
Jemima Leedham
Offered a place at Pembroke College, Oxford
“Dibah has exceptional communication skills coupled with a tremendous work ethic. Her ability to effectively delegate, lead by example and make quick decisions makes her an invaluable part of this organisation.”
A
Anshuman Bagri
E-Learning Manager
“Many thanks for the presentation and workshop yesterday. It was, as last year, absolutely fantastic and we really appreciate you coming to Claremont to give our students an insight into the process and the best advice.”
G
George Burns
Careers Advisor, Claremont High School, London
“I love her drive and passion. She’s an incredible friend and has the kindest heart.”
Nazia
Friend
“Dr Jiva does so much more than help students get into medical school. She gives students their dreams back, families hope back and changes lives for the better.”
M
Maninder Virdee
Parent
“Being the first in my school to be offered a place for Medicine is in large part due to Dibah’s help.”
I
Ishaan Rahman
King’s College London offer
“Anyone that meets Dibah can’t help but take inspiration from her. I have seen many individuals from underprivileged backgrounds who she has helped to success for no monetary gain. Dibah always makes time to focus on each individual’s personal learning goals, and yet, these ‘work’ meetings also manage to feel like a catch up with an old friend.”
R
Rony Sanyal
Online Interview Course Manager
“As a careers adviser I have used the MSAG Med School guide with aspects such as what individual universities look for in personal statements. The guide is easy to use and so much quicker as a reference point than using online tools. I would recommend this guide to both advisers, teachers and students equally.”
N
Nikki Lambert
Careers Adviser, Entrust-Ed
“Dibah sees the silver lining in every cloud. She commits to everything in life with passion, energy and dedication.”
Irum
Friend
“I can say without a shadow of doubt had we not been lucky enough to meet Dibah, Hugh would not have managed to achieve his goals.”
S
Serena Oborne
Parent
“She has been an invaluable source of encouragement, calm, insight and level-headedness. I cannot thank her enough.”
T
Thomas Page
Student
“The work ethic demonstrated by Dibah on a regular basis and her commitment to her teaching and to her students is inspiring. Dibah seems to do it with a sense of calmness and clarity.”
A
Aqsa Ahmed
UCAT Tutor
“I have found this guide extremely useful; I am a careers advisor in a secondary school, and am fairly new to the role. The guide is concise, and is written in blocks that made it easy for me and the student to pick out which bits apply. I would highly recommend this guide!”
I
Imogen Humphries
Careers Team, Kingsdown School
“Dibah is as crazy as wise. She inspires me every day.”
Marine
Friend
“We are so blessed to have you professionally guiding Ian through his journey towards medicine.”
C
Cass Cheung
Parent, Hong Kong
“I highly recommend theMSAG for those who are applying to med school. My statement improved massively once I went through their notes. I’ve got offers from 2 schools so far and one of them is my first choice so I’m over the moon!”
D
Danielle Thomson
Undergraduate applicant
“She is an inspiration for those who have watched her grow her business from a guidebook to the multi-product success it is today. She inspires the business-minded to work hard, diversify and persevere. Dibah is dedicated to helping others and making sure they achieve their dream career.”
C
Caroline Olabisi
Guidebook team member
“I love her passion and drive, her integrity and no-nonsense attitude.”
Eunice
Friend
“I just wanted to say a huge thank you for helping Summayah and myself. The support, guidance and reassurance you gave us was next to none. Even whilst being so busy, you were always contactable.”
S
Summaya’s Mother
Parent
“Dibah was friendly and warm and made me feel like she was on my side. She enabled me to perform in the way that I needed to so that I could be successful at interview and gave me the confidence to ask those around me for help.”
M
Marianne
Graduate entry applicant
“She has always been approachable. I feel as comfortable going to her with concerns, ideas and thoughts today as I did 3 years ago. Her dedication to the company and everyone in it is admirable. I’m not sure she’s ever stopped working!”
M
Manushri Jain
Personal Statement co-manager & Interview Coach
“She fills the world with desire and energy. She sees so much in the people around her. She adds flavour to everything.”
Belinda
Friend
“Finding Dr Jiva was life-changing, not only for Rohan, but for us as a family. She gives students their dreams back, families hope back and changes lives for the better. I have nothing but gratitude.”
M
Maninder Virdee
Parent of Rohan
“Dibah helped me pull apart my experiences to find the right stories to tell to the medical schools. She asked me key questions that made me reflect upon my experiences in a deeper way. Her experience, editing skills and knowledge of the process are excellent.”
Z
ZH
Student
“I have witnessed Dibah go out of her way to ensure the wellbeing of the team members, as well as provide opportunities for learning and development. What makes her a role model for me is her tireless work ethic and dedication to the company and its goals.”
G
Giulia Bankov
Team member
“Your course has exceeded all my expectations for her and I thank you for all the hard work that has clearly been put into planning this experience for these young people.”
S
Sallyann
Parent of Yasmine
“I found this free online course much more effective than the paid Medic Portal interview course I attended recently. I have 2 interviews over the coming weeks and this course has been invaluable in providing me with insight and guidance.”
R
Rani Issac
Graduate student
“TheMSAG summer school was a great experience for the future of our children. We would like to thank you for all your kindness, for your excellent approach, and all your energy.”
D
Dr David Khorssani
Parent
“I appreciate her so much and I look up to her and without her, I wouldn’t be as confident about my career as I am now.”
S
Summer School Student
Summer School 2019
“We have no doubt that it was thanks to your consulting sessions that J was able to perform confidently at his interviews. This definitely made the difference between last year’s miss and this year’s successes. Your interview practice will give my son skills for life.”
M
Mrs C.
Parent
“Such an example; both, as a doctor and as a person. Friendly and always there to talk.”
S
Summer School Student
Summer School 2019
“She has changed, and I’m grateful for that. The messages she sent me were exactly: ‘I am with a family. This is my family. There are many people that think like me, that see life like me.’ That’s what we wanted for her.”
E
Elzie McMurd
Mother of summer school student
“She was going beyond her way to help us! The support and help she gave us is something that I have never experienced before!”
S
Summer School Student
Summer School 2019
“My daughter, who wants to apply for medicine, is finding your course informative and useful. Receiving a bit of free help is brilliant for keen students.”
S
Susmita H.
Parent, Free Interview Course
“I LOVE DIBAH. She was so helpful and willing to support you no matter what, and she was so kind and approachable while giving you support and confidence. You are so loving and made this camp the most amazing thing that it was.”
S
Summer School Student
Summer School 2019
“Very passionate about her teaching, eager to help and listen to everyone, great organizational skills. Mentoring sessions with her were also amazing.”
S
Summer School Student
Summer School 2019
“Before arriving there, I was quite anxious because I’m French and not British. However, this summer camp proved to me that I was totally wrong. Now I leave my head full of wonderful memories. I hoped that we had an extra week together.”
R
Raphael
Summer School student, France
“Being able to meet many new people from all around the world who have the same passions and interests is such a valuable experience. I strongly feel that if I hadn’t attended theMSAG summer course, my chances of being accepted into medical school would be very low.”
Y
Yasmine Abdelmoula
Summer School student
“Not everyone has the money to pay for £100+ courses so to have a summary of the most important things was really essential. Thank you for everything.”
L
Ludmila B.
The Heathland School, Hounslow
“Brilliant! As a medicine applicant who can't afford to go on fancy courses it's been so helpful and made me feel like I'm not totally disadvantaged just because I don't come from a wealthy background.”
A
Anna C.
Bingley Grammar School, Bradford
“Quite a thorough guide to the methodology and content of answers you should be using in interviews. Done by doctors and medical students who provide a step by step guide. Would recommend going through if you have an interview for medicine.”
K
Khalifa A.
Loreto College, Manchester
“It was super useful! Very good and specific content pretty much covers all the essentials, the videos are really visual and easy to understand. I would advise anyone to go through it before their interview.”
B
Bianca S.
Rushcliffe School, Nottingham
“Although I haven't finished with the self study course, I'm finding it extremely helpful as it is structured, organised and provides practice questions following each explanation. I definitely recommend this to anybody struggling with the UCAT.”
L
Laeticia D.
UCAT Course Student
“Understanding others is Dibah’s special gift. She has more insight into who I am than anyone else, even me!”
Oonagh
Friend
“What you’re doing Dr Jiva is a blessing. A whole new level. You actually make them the person as they go along. I could see with Reshma that you didn’t just help with uni application, you have slowly moulded her to believe in herself, to think for herself. She has come so far from before we started with you. I treasure having come in contact with you Dr Jiva and am truly grateful.”
P
Pavithra
Parent of Reshma
“Just emailing to say a massive thank you for the tutoring. It paid off and I have been offered a place with Pembroke, Oxford University! I cannot emphasise strongly enough how helpful it was.”
J
Jemima Leedham
Offered a place at Pembroke College, Oxford
“Dibah has exceptional communication skills coupled with a tremendous work ethic. Her ability to effectively delegate, lead by example and make quick decisions makes her an invaluable part of this organisation.”
A
Anshuman Bagri
E-Learning Manager
“Many thanks for the presentation and workshop yesterday. It was, as last year, absolutely fantastic and we really appreciate you coming to Claremont to give our students an insight into the process and the best advice.”
G
George Burns
Careers Advisor, Claremont High School, London
“I love her drive and passion. She’s an incredible friend and has the kindest heart.”
Nazia
Friend
“Dr Jiva does so much more than help students get into medical school. She gives students their dreams back, families hope back and changes lives for the better.”
M
Maninder Virdee
Parent
“Being the first in my school to be offered a place for Medicine is in large part due to Dibah’s help.”
I
Ishaan Rahman
King’s College London offer
“Anyone that meets Dibah can’t help but take inspiration from her. I have seen many individuals from underprivileged backgrounds who she has helped to success for no monetary gain. Dibah always makes time to focus on each individual’s personal learning goals, and yet, these ‘work’ meetings also manage to feel like a catch up with an old friend.”
R
Rony Sanyal
Online Interview Course Manager
“As a careers adviser I have used the MSAG Med School guide with aspects such as what individual universities look for in personal statements. The guide is easy to use and so much quicker as a reference point than using online tools. I would recommend this guide to both advisers, teachers and students equally.”
N
Nikki Lambert
Careers Adviser, Entrust-Ed
“Dibah sees the silver lining in every cloud. She commits to everything in life with passion, energy and dedication.”
Irum
Friend
“I can say without a shadow of doubt had we not been lucky enough to meet Dibah, Hugh would not have managed to achieve his goals.”
S
Serena Oborne
Parent
“She has been an invaluable source of encouragement, calm, insight and level-headedness. I cannot thank her enough.”
T
Thomas Page
Student
“The work ethic demonstrated by Dibah on a regular basis and her commitment to her teaching and to her students is inspiring. Dibah seems to do it with a sense of calmness and clarity.”
A
Aqsa Ahmed
UCAT Tutor
“I have found this guide extremely useful; I am a careers advisor in a secondary school, and am fairly new to the role. The guide is concise, and is written in blocks that made it easy for me and the student to pick out which bits apply. I would highly recommend this guide!”
I
Imogen Humphries
Careers Team, Kingsdown School
“Dibah is as crazy as wise. She inspires me every day.”
Marine
Friend
“We are so blessed to have you professionally guiding Ian through his journey towards medicine.”
C
Cass Cheung
Parent, Hong Kong
“I highly recommend theMSAG for those who are applying to med school. My statement improved massively once I went through their notes. I’ve got offers from 2 schools so far and one of them is my first choice so I’m over the moon!”
D
Danielle Thomson
Undergraduate applicant
“She is an inspiration for those who have watched her grow her business from a guidebook to the multi-product success it is today. She inspires the business-minded to work hard, diversify and persevere. Dibah is dedicated to helping others and making sure they achieve their dream career.”
C
Caroline Olabisi
Guidebook team member
“I love her passion and drive, her integrity and no-nonsense attitude.”
Eunice
Friend
“I just wanted to say a huge thank you for helping Summayah and myself. The support, guidance and reassurance you gave us was next to none. Even whilst being so busy, you were always contactable.”
S
Summaya’s Mother
Parent
“Dibah was friendly and warm and made me feel like she was on my side. She enabled me to perform in the way that I needed to so that I could be successful at interview and gave me the confidence to ask those around me for help.”
M
Marianne
Graduate entry applicant
“She has always been approachable. I feel as comfortable going to her with concerns, ideas and thoughts today as I did 3 years ago. Her dedication to the company and everyone in it is admirable. I’m not sure she’s ever stopped working!”
M
Manushri Jain
Personal Statement co-manager & Interview Coach
“She fills the world with desire and energy. She sees so much in the people around her. She adds flavour to everything.”
Belinda
Friend
“Finding Dr Jiva was life-changing, not only for Rohan, but for us as a family. She gives students their dreams back, families hope back and changes lives for the better. I have nothing but gratitude.”
M
Maninder Virdee
Parent of Rohan
“Dibah helped me pull apart my experiences to find the right stories to tell to the medical schools. She asked me key questions that made me reflect upon my experiences in a deeper way. Her experience, editing skills and knowledge of the process are excellent.”
Z
ZH
Student
“I have witnessed Dibah go out of her way to ensure the wellbeing of the team members, as well as provide opportunities for learning and development. What makes her a role model for me is her tireless work ethic and dedication to the company and its goals.”
G
Giulia Bankov
Team member
“Your course has exceeded all my expectations for her and I thank you for all the hard work that has clearly been put into planning this experience for these young people.”
S
Sallyann
Parent of Yasmine
“I found this free online course much more effective than the paid Medic Portal interview course I attended recently. I have 2 interviews over the coming weeks and this course has been invaluable in providing me with insight and guidance.”
R
Rani Issac
Graduate student
“TheMSAG summer school was a great experience for the future of our children. We would like to thank you for all your kindness, for your excellent approach, and all your energy.”
D
Dr David Khorssani
Parent
“I appreciate her so much and I look up to her and without her, I wouldn’t be as confident about my career as I am now.”
S
Summer School Student
Summer School 2019
“We have no doubt that it was thanks to your consulting sessions that J was able to perform confidently at his interviews. This definitely made the difference between last year’s miss and this year’s successes. Your interview practice will give my son skills for life.”
M
Mrs C.
Parent
“Such an example; both, as a doctor and as a person. Friendly and always there to talk.”
S
Summer School Student
Summer School 2019
“She has changed, and I’m grateful for that. The messages she sent me were exactly: ‘I am with a family. This is my family. There are many people that think like me, that see life like me.’ That’s what we wanted for her.”
E
Elzie McMurd
Mother of summer school student
“She was going beyond her way to help us! The support and help she gave us is something that I have never experienced before!”
S
Summer School Student
Summer School 2019
“My daughter, who wants to apply for medicine, is finding your course informative and useful. Receiving a bit of free help is brilliant for keen students.”
S
Susmita H.
Parent, Free Interview Course
“I LOVE DIBAH. She was so helpful and willing to support you no matter what, and she was so kind and approachable while giving you support and confidence. You are so loving and made this camp the most amazing thing that it was.”
S
Summer School Student
Summer School 2019
“Very passionate about her teaching, eager to help and listen to everyone, great organizational skills. Mentoring sessions with her were also amazing.”
S
Summer School Student
Summer School 2019
“Before arriving there, I was quite anxious because I’m French and not British. However, this summer camp proved to me that I was totally wrong. Now I leave my head full of wonderful memories. I hoped that we had an extra week together.”
R
Raphael
Summer School student, France
“Being able to meet many new people from all around the world who have the same passions and interests is such a valuable experience. I strongly feel that if I hadn’t attended theMSAG summer course, my chances of being accepted into medical school would be very low.”
Y
Yasmine Abdelmoula
Summer School student
“Not everyone has the money to pay for £100+ courses so to have a summary of the most important things was really essential. Thank you for everything.”
L
Ludmila B.
The Heathland School, Hounslow
“Brilliant! As a medicine applicant who can't afford to go on fancy courses it's been so helpful and made me feel like I'm not totally disadvantaged just because I don't come from a wealthy background.”
A
Anna C.
Bingley Grammar School, Bradford
“Quite a thorough guide to the methodology and content of answers you should be using in interviews. Done by doctors and medical students who provide a step by step guide. Would recommend going through if you have an interview for medicine.”
K
Khalifa A.
Loreto College, Manchester
“It was super useful! Very good and specific content pretty much covers all the essentials, the videos are really visual and easy to understand. I would advise anyone to go through it before their interview.”
B
Bianca S.
Rushcliffe School, Nottingham
“Although I haven't finished with the self study course, I'm finding it extremely helpful as it is structured, organised and provides practice questions following each explanation. I definitely recommend this to anybody struggling with the UCAT.”
L
Laeticia D.
UCAT Course Student
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