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How is medical/other health science school going?
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Thanks! Last night was abnormally late. I got very little done during the day on account of the results, so had to make it up at night. I'm planning to sit the USMLE in mid September, so that gives me roughly 10 weeks from now.
How's your break going? You're headed into final year right? I'd give my first born to be headed into final year right now.
Oh, didn't see this til just now!
Yep, heading into final year, starting next Monday. :eek:
Break's been ok, apart from the research placement. It's not really my thing.
Hope the revision is going well!
A Neurotic: The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialties absolutely saved me. I also flicked through Psychiatry Made ridiculously simple. The microbiology version is way better but it didn't suck. But I mainly used the handbook tbh. Mediocre grade as well for me.0 -
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Got my timetable for 4th med, I'm out of Dublin a lot which I'm not looking forward to
That was always going to happen unfortunately! Most of the fourth years spend most of their time in peripherals. Its mighty craic though! You in WRH at all? Learned so much down there its unreal. And there is normally a big gang down there, especially in final year. Killkenny was nice too. I liked most my peripherals actually!0 -
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I've been back a week and a day and I'm already feeling overwhelmed.
This probably isn't a good sign....
Isn't it fairly natural to feel overwhelmed?? I know a good few I spoke to about it, never felt confident at the start of fifth year, even intern year took a while to feel at ease?0 -
Jessibelle wrote: »Isn't it fairly natural to feel overwhelmed?? I know a good few I spoke to about it, never felt confident at the start of fifth year, even intern year took a while to feel at ease?
Yeah, it is I think. I think I just feel like whining.
When are you back btw? 0 -
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Saracarroll wrote: »Hi,
Any advice for a soon-to-be first year med student?
Try to keep on top of the biochemistry if you find that type of thing awkward, it can seem to pile up fast enough. Don't stress too much, you might think you need to know everything else someone will come in with that horrible disease that was covered that one time for ten seconds and now because you can't remember they'll die, but really, if you have a good solid jist of what everything is, you'll be grand, and have a blast First med (having just finished it) is seriously, so much fun, and done in a blink of an eye and then you're facing down the barrel of second year or above :eek: 0 -
Jessibelle wrote: »Try to keep on top of the biochemistry if you find that type of thing awkward, it can seem to pile up fast enough. Don't stress too much, you might think you need to know everything else someone will come in with that horrible disease that was covered that one time for ten seconds and now because you can't remember they'll die, but really, if you have a good solid jist of what everything is, you'll be grand, and have a blast First med (having just finished it) is seriously, so much fun, and done in a blink of an eye and then you're facing down the barrel of second year or above :eek:
Thats great thanks, do u have any tips on books or should I wait till I get down there are see what they recommend?0 -
I found Instant Notes in Biochemistry invaluable for giving me a broad overview of some of the more awkward topics. It wouldn't nessesarily have enough information in it to give you an honours answer (it might vary depending on what school you're in and what they look for?) but it definitely gives enough for a 'knows enough to pass' answer. I found Lippencotts Illustrated review in Biochemistry really useful, but I know some people didn't like it. I also liked Stryers Biochem but again it was a matter of personal choice
Anatomy wise personally I preferred Lasts, and a good anatomy atlas, like Netters or McMillans, but there's so many, all as good as the next, you'll find your own and stick with that. Physiology, I found Sherwoods useful, but found the 'Fundamentals of Physiology' easier to grasp broad concepts with and 'From Cells to Systems' good for the tiny details that bumped up the marks for some systems. Again though, there's a HUGE range and you'll find one that clicks and run with that. If there's anything else I can help with, sure drop me a pm or let me know and if i can I will 0 -
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Going into final year in a few weeks. Think I've forgotten it all! Eek! Cannot wait to finish and get a job though. But obvo not in Ireland, coz, there is none. Boooooo! :cool:
you've forgotten more than most people know, you'll be awesome and just beat 4th year dead As to the job, sure nearly everywhere's better sun than here, and tbh, I suspect I won't be long here after qualification myself the way the HSE looks to be shaping up :eek: 0 -
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Saracarroll wrote: »Hi,
Any advice for a soon-to-be first year med student?
You were probably one of the smart kids in school, unfortunately once you get into medicine everyone's the smart kid and the curve resettles itself out once more, so while you may think you can take it easy and coast by for the first seemster, DO NOT MAKE THIS MISTAKE! It just leads to panic and stress until you learn your lesson that you really do have to keep on top of lectures as they happen and study as you go, you really can't leave it all until a few weeks before the exams.
Thankfully you're probably more sensible than I was in first year and wont make this mistake and you'll do really well and have a great time and wont have to learn any horrid lessons once you get your results back Good luck! What college are you starting in? 0 -
Jessibelle wrote: »I found Instant Notes in Biochemistry invaluable for giving me a broad overview of some of the more awkward topics. It wouldn't nessesarily have enough information in it to give you an honours answer (it might vary depending on what school you're in and what they look for?) but it definitely gives enough for a 'knows enough to pass' answer. I found Lippencotts Illustrated review in Biochemistry really useful, but I know some people didn't like it. I also liked Stryers Biochem but again it was a matter of personal choice
Anatomy wise personally I preferred Lasts, and a good anatomy atlas, like Netters or McMillans, but there's so many, all as good as the next, you'll find your own and stick with that. Physiology, I found Sherwoods useful, but found the 'Fundamentals of Physiology' easier to grasp broad concepts with and 'From Cells to Systems' good for the tiny details that bumped up the marks for some systems. Again though, there's a HUGE range and you'll find one that clicks and run with that. If there's anything else I can help with, sure drop me a pm or let me know and if i can I will
I will thanks 0 -
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You were probably one of the smart kids in school, unfortunately once you get into medicine everyone's the smart kid and the curve resettles itself out once more, so while you may think you can take it easy and coast by for the first seemster, DO NOT MAKE THIS MISTAKE! It just leads to panic and stress until you learn your lesson that you really do have to keep on top of lectures as they happen and study as you go, you really can't leave it all until a few weeks before the exams.
Thankfully you're probably more sensible than I was in first year and wont make this mistake and you'll do really well and have a great time and wont have to learn any horrid lessons once you get your results back Good luck! What college are you starting in?
UCC can't wait!!!0
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