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So what is it like to be a medical student?. 19/06/10. It’s not a day at the beach (although it can be as fun):. 19/06/10. Typical Week Schedule for Classes:. 19/06/10. Daily Classes from 8:30am to 12:30pm which includes Standard lectures Small group discussions with physicians
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It’s not a day at the beach (although it can be as fun): 19/06/10
Typical Week Schedule for Classes: 19/06/10
Daily Classes from 8:30am to 12:30pm which includes • Standard lectures • Small group discussions with physicians • Anatomy lab • One Afternoon spent a week on each of: • Clinical skills training • Community Health/Ethical training • Professional Development 19/06/10
Most students have at least one observership afternoon each week doing rounds with physicians, working up cases to the best of our abilities • Some also spend an afternoon doing: • Hospice Training • Clinical Research • Community Outreach • Other volunteer 19/06/10
Prior to medical students people in my class were heavily involved. That doesn’t change: • Sports • Clubs • Student Council • Night life • There is a definite “Lion King Effect” – too much to see and do, and if you are not careful it can be overwhelming 19/06/10
Initially people may expect you to know far more than you do and it can be intimidating • However this is always help when needed for everything Sometimes you feel like you are just playing doctor Click to edit Master subtitle style 19/06/10
Oh yeah, at some point you also need to study (generally 4 hours per day minimum to be at your best)But all work and no play is boring so: • Oh yeah, at some point you also need to study (generally 4 hours per day minimum to be at your best) • But all work and no play is boring so: 19/06/10
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Med Games! • Click to edit the outline text format • Second Outline Level • Third Outline Level • Fourth Outline Level • Fifth Outline Level • Sixth Outline Level • Seventh Outline Level • Eighth Outline Level • Ninth Outline LevelClick to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level 19/06/10
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Overall it is an amazing place, you are surrounded by an incredibly motivated, skilled and diverse group of people • You are treated extremely well by the college itself • Everyday you learn something new and have a chance to impact the lives of others • We work hard, play hard, and always have fun! 19/06/10