I’ve just finished my first year of clinical placement in medical school, and it was an experience, to say the least. It quickly became apparent that being a medical student carries a different meaning in the real world. On campus, I felt like a shining star, but in the clinical setting, I felt like I…
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The Ultimate Anatomy Toolbox
Learning anatomy can be one of the most daunting challenges within the medical school curriculum, and I must admit, it certainly lives up to its reputation. Rarely does anything seem straightforward in the realm of anatomy. It’s a topic of complexities, with constant curveballs disrupting the patterns you try to recognise while learning structures. Don’t…
Med School Journal: 3 Surprising realities that caught me off guard
Like most first years, anticipating their first day of med school, I had spent that summer delving into the depths of YouTube and medic forums to find out what it was actually gonna be like. From what to bring, to what to expect, by the end of my research, I thought I had a pretty good idea, come September. I did not…
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