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dehydrated water · 10-06-2008, 08:17 PM

- What problems do you face??

towards the final years you have nowhere near as much free time as other courses. you have consultants wanting things that normally take a week to complete handed in the following day. you see things that will make your heart sink, and hold in the tears.

- What do you hate about your course??

hmmm....hates a strong word. i get annoyed by the fact that you never feel like you're getting proper time off. even when not at uni you will find yourself thinking about something medical at least 10 times per day. not a bad criticism as i love medicine, but still a bit annoying.

- What do you love about your course??

most things, theres rarely a dull moment. you get to meet some amazing people,and watch them journey through their illness. people provide you will knowledge that they may not have even told their own family and so there is a huge amount of trust.

you get to see procedures that you've only dreamed off, do things that are amazing.. plus there is a never ending and always expanding bank of knowledge for you to learn about - cool eh?

- Is there anything you would change about yout course or your work load??

hmm, perhaps some more time to get stuff done?! lol

- Is there anything, that you think effects your performance- course related or just job related??

not sure what you're wanting for this question?? depends on the person i guess.

as for nights, totally optional but a worthwhile experience.

at glasgow, they can send you to hospitals 80 miles away in the clinical years, so unless you don't mind long drives in the morning and evenings, you will be in hospital accomodation. some are better than others, all are secure (there are guidelines from BMA on what should be provided), though not necessarily in the hospital building, so walks back and forward will be required.

you will do some sort of gp placement at med school, but as for FY1 and 2, you will be in the hospital for either 5 or 6 out of 6 placements so nope, your preference to be at GP will not be taken into account immediately after you graduate.

10-06-2008, 08:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
dehydrated water Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: scotland Posts: 115	- What problems do you face?? towards the final years you have nowhere near as much free time as other courses. you have consultants wanting things that normally take a week to complete handed in the following day. you see things that will make your heart sink, and hold in the tears. - What do you hate about your course?? hmmm....hates a strong word. i get annoyed by the fact that you never feel like you're getting proper time off. even when not at uni you will find yourself thinking about something medical at least 10 times per day. not a bad criticism as i love medicine, but still a bit annoying. - What do you love about your course?? most things, theres rarely a dull moment. you get to meet some amazing people,and watch them journey through their illness. people provide you will knowledge that they may not have even told their own family and so there is a huge amount of trust. you get to see procedures that you've only dreamed off, do things that are amazing.. plus there is a never ending and always expanding bank of knowledge for you to learn about - cool eh? - Is there anything you would change about yout course or your work load?? hmm, perhaps some more time to get stuff done?! lol - Is there anything, that you think effects your performance- course related or just job related?? not sure what you're wanting for this question?? depends on the person i guess. as for nights, totally optional but a worthwhile experience. at glasgow, they can send you to hospitals 80 miles away in the clinical years, so unless you don't mind long drives in the morning and evenings, you will be in hospital accomodation. some are better than others, all are secure (there are guidelines from BMA on what should be provided), though not necessarily in the hospital building, so walks back and forward will be required. you will do some sort of gp placement at med school, but as for FY1 and 2, you will be in the hospital for either 5 or 6 out of 6 placements so nope, your preference to be at GP will not be taken into account immediately after you graduate. __________________ Final year Glasgow medic!!!