I have to plan my own timetable?!

For those of you who are just about to start university — you will need to plan your own timetable!

This is quite a lengthy post. I will start from the basics, so skip through to where you need help!

First Semester

Lectures vs. Labs

When you view your timetable, you will see two different types of classes. One type is called a ‘Lecture’ and the other is called a ‘Laboratory’ (POPLHLTH has ‘Tutorials’ instead of labs).

Lectures begin at 5 minutes past the hour and finish at 5 minutes to the hour…

How is my med ranking calculated?

I thought I better put this in here for those of you who are thinking of applying for medicine from First Year.

60% — GPA

GPA stands for Grade Point Average, and is a number between 0 & 9 that represents the…

UMATter to me!

UMAT — the test that everyone dreads and no one enjoys…

I certainly dreaded the UMAT.

In year nine, we did a patterns test called the Raven’s Test. I did rather miserably. Hence, when I heard that the UMAT contained a lot of patterns — I really…

Who gets an interview?

The harsh reality of competing for entry into medicine is that some people don’t make it. Interview offers are the first time a cut is actually made.

They only interview double the number of people than they have places for.

(how to) Apply yourself!

Your actual application to medicine is something that is so essential, (I mean, if you don’t apply, how can you possibly get in?), but hardly spoken about.

Don’t stress — it’s no big deal or anything, but if any of you are wondering what you actually must do…

Contact me!

Hey!!

If you have any questions, suggestions for posts or just need some support and advice — feel free to email me! I will try respond as soon as possible! No question is a stupid question.