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Moving Interstate to Study Medicine

It is becoming more and more common for medical students to move interstate to study, due to the competitiveness of medical school entry. We've put together these slides to provide you with information about some of the important factors to consider if you are moving interstate to study medicine: https://gradready.com.au/posts/gamsat-preparation-courses/moving-interstate-to-study-medicine

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Moving Interstate to Study Medicine

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  1. Moving Interstate to Study Medicine

  2. Tip #1: Consider the Course Structure • It is becoming more and more common for medical students to move interstate to study, due to the competitiveness of medical school entry. • An important feature of considering the inter-state medical school move, is the course structure of the degree. • Finding out at what point in your degree the content transforms to adopt a major clinical focus will be very important. This is because in your clinical years, you will find yourself based at hospitals and other health practices, and generally NOT the university or medical school. • It is vitally important to find this out – as, for example, at UQ, you might move to study in Brisbane, but then shortly be moved to the Ipswich campus (a few hours outside Brisbane).

  3. Tip #2: Consider Your Finances • The aspect of financial survival that is probably the most important is the cost of rent while you study. • Although many medical students can, and do, hold jobs – this is not the case for everyone, and you may find that the hours and study requirements in the course are prohibitive for a casual job. • Having said that, there are many medical students who need to work in order to survive. However, a great portion of students will rely purely on Centrelink payments, so make sure you don’t end up spending most of that in rent each fortnight, or it could make medical school very miserable.

  4. Tip #3: Consider the Internship Possibilities • Most states have a preference system for intern positions where those who have studied in that state get higher preferences. • For example, if you move from Melbourne to Brisbane for medicine, but want to go back to Victoria for internship, you might have a hard time as you will be now approximately third on the preference list! • This is a really important point to consider now, so you are not caught out much later down the line.

  5. Tip #4: Transportation • If you can, it is really worthwhile living near where you will be studying throughout medical school. This may be the medical school, or a hospital, or both. • You will find that many a long night will be had in a hospital or at the medical school, and not having to drive 30 minutes or so after will be a blessing.

  6. Further Materials • Australian Medical Schools: General Overview • Australian Graduate Medical Schools - Admission Requirements • Medical Pathways in Australia • Free GAMSAT Practice Questions and Materials • GAMSAT Results: The Definitive Guide • Don’t forget to tune in to our GAMSAT To Med School Podcast! Listen as our experienced GAMSAT tutors explore diverse topics about everything from the GAMSAT exam to their journeys through medical school: https://gradready.com.au/gamsat-podcast

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