Mate, it better be. I've dealt with enough "Forced to go MDs" because of Family pressures and expectations. Often leading to poor patient care and bad decisions. Same goes for Nurses as well.
Hi Adam, would you mind sharing what uni you studied medicine at? And also were you able to choose what team you were on for your first rotation (the stroke team) or do you just get placed there randomly
Thanks for the question! When it comes to intern/resident rotations, you’ll put in preferences for the combination of rotations that you most prefer. After that you can typically swap with others providing it works out. I was actually allocated vascular surgery but swapped to stroke as one of my collleagues was keen on surgery and I didn’t mind either way 😅 I went to med school at Deakin :)
Hey mate - great video! I’m looking to pursue this career - I’m curious to hear what it’s like in Australia through residency? I see a lot of American and UK content and the burnout seems insane, so how’s your experience here in Australia?
I haven’t experienced what its like in either of those places but anecdotally, it seems a lot better/more manageable in Australia. Many doctors from the UK have come here. I haven’t met many from the US - the medical training process feels quite different in the US and from what I’ve seen/read online, they seem to work more hours as well. Regarding burnout - Im not sure of exact figures. The reality is, burnout will be a reality in any health system, albeit at different rates, just given the nature of working in healthcare/being a doctor. At the moment, we seem to have it quite good in Australia, relatively speaking.
Hi Adam, If a student can not get undergraduate entry, what bachelor degree, do you recommend? Is Bachelor of paramedicine ok for the graduate pathway to medicine? Please share your thoughts on this. Thank you in advance
I honestly don't think there's any one correct answer here. Given that many postgraduate medical schools now don't require prerequisitve subjects, there best thing to do study in my opinion would be the one that you think 1) you'll most enjoy studying 2) you feel like you'll do best at (for gpa) 3) will offer a breadth of job prospects after uni - if medicine doesn't work out. Lastly, some unis may offer bonuses if you haev studies something clinical prior e.g. nursing, paramedicine, so worthwhile researching which ones do. This is likely only a very small bonus and I think ultimately doing something you enjoy and will be most fulfilled by is the way to go! Hope this helps!
Definitely not too late! I did an undergraduate degree first then postgraduate medicine. I made a video about my journey of getting into med school, hope it helps!
Enjoyed reflecting on my first year! Let me know your thoughts 🙏
KEEP UPPP
@@othmanee166 thanks 🙏🏻
Terrific insight into your evaluation of beginning your journey as a young Dr.
Thanks!
Mate, it better be. I've dealt with enough "Forced to go MDs" because of Family pressures and expectations. Often leading to poor patient care and bad decisions. Same goes for Nurses as well.
Always harder when your motivation is driven by others 👍
Hi Adam, would you mind sharing what uni you studied medicine at? And also were you able to choose what team you were on for your first rotation (the stroke team) or do you just get placed there randomly
Thanks for the question! When it comes to intern/resident rotations, you’ll put in preferences for the combination of rotations that you most prefer. After that you can typically swap with others providing it works out. I was actually allocated vascular surgery but swapped to stroke as one of my collleagues was keen on surgery and I didn’t mind either way 😅 I went to med school at Deakin :)
Such good insights! Definitely so important to maintain a life outside of work - as hard as it can be 🏓⚽️
Thank you 🙏🏻
Awesome video thanks for sharing your view :)
Thanks 🙏🏻
Hey mate - great video! I’m looking to pursue this career - I’m curious to hear what it’s like in Australia through residency? I see a lot of American and UK content and the burnout seems insane, so how’s your experience here in Australia?
I haven’t experienced what its like in either of those places but anecdotally, it seems a lot better/more manageable in Australia. Many doctors from the UK have come here. I haven’t met many from the US - the medical training process feels quite different in the US and from what I’ve seen/read online, they seem to work more hours as well. Regarding burnout - Im not sure of exact figures. The reality is, burnout will be a reality in any health system, albeit at different rates, just given the nature of working in healthcare/being a doctor. At the moment, we seem to have it quite good in Australia, relatively speaking.
Hi Adam,
If a student can not get undergraduate entry, what bachelor degree, do you recommend? Is Bachelor of paramedicine ok for the graduate pathway to medicine? Please share your thoughts on this.
Thank you in advance
I honestly don't think there's any one correct answer here. Given that many postgraduate medical schools now don't require prerequisitve subjects, there best thing to do study in my opinion would be the one that you think 1) you'll most enjoy studying 2) you feel like you'll do best at (for gpa) 3) will offer a breadth of job prospects after uni - if medicine doesn't work out. Lastly, some unis may offer bonuses if you haev studies something clinical prior e.g. nursing, paramedicine, so worthwhile researching which ones do. This is likely only a very small bonus and I think ultimately doing something you enjoy and will be most fulfilled by is the way to go! Hope this helps!
Hi Adam! How long did it take for you to get into med, since highschool? I want to study post-grad med however, low gpa. Is it too late now?
Definitely not too late! I did an undergraduate degree first then postgraduate medicine. I made a video about my journey of getting into med school, hope it helps!
Hi Adam,
My son sitting in UCAT soon. How can he boost his scores?
Great question - unfortunately I haven’t sat the UCAT before (I sat the UMAT when it was called that) so I don’t have many specific tips.
As always, a great video. Added to the motivation playlist 🤣
Haha thank you 🙏🏻