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Most of the lectures are pre-recorded, but there are live workshops and tutorials as well. The downsides for online teaching is quite obvious - first of all, there is no way to ask the lecturer on any questions you have after each pre-recorded lecture, which means we will often need to spend extra time after watching the lecture to find out the answers to the doubts we have, and sometimes not even knowing whether we have the correct information. Also, the first year of medicine in King's not only focus on the scientific theories behind medicine, but also the practical and clinical side of becoming a doctor, and having these experiences, such as talking to simulated patients and carrying out PCR experiments in real life, just simply cannot be fully replaced by learning online. Another aspect that I was really looking forward to before starting medicine at KCL was the opportunity to carry out dissection, but of course now that can't happen as well. However, the faculty did try their best to make sure these downsides had minimal effects on our study. There are weekly live Q&A sessions for everyone to ask the professors questions as well as live workshops that aim to simulate the practical and clinical experiences as close to real life interaction as possible. Although there weren't any dedicated dissection sessions, the dissection room was open for self-directed learning and we could book time slots where the demonstrators could teach us anatomy by prosection. Overall, it has been a unique experience and I still feel like I had a good understanding of the materials thanks to the effort all professors made to deliver their teaching as best as they could. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed904ed8f11346fbae986aa/1632302956438-LR9DC0T1KCVY1GPZOJFT/81099d81-05e0-41dc-829c-0ce7b8b15f6d.JPG KCL MBBS - Extra curricular Another important aspect of university is the social side of things, and this again was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. There were some social events during freshers week, but as the situation worsens in London accompanied by the start of actual teaching at the end of September, socialising in real life became very limited, especially when there was no on-campus teaching. I was fortunate enough to have found my own group of friends during freshers week so almost every weekend we would explore places in London. Without these weekends I would have probably gone mad by the end of the second week! Societies in King's such as ABACUS(Association of British and Chinese University Students), Anatomy Soc, Neuro Soc and of course the GKT Medical Student Association also hosted events online that gathered more people, thus making us feel less isolated than it really is. Mental health is extremely important for medical students with their high amount of workload, and having these social events to destress and recharge my brain after a busy week definitely helped to sustain myself to keep learning through the entire semester. https://www.meduforu.com/cuhkmbchb daily 0.75 2021-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed904ed8f11346fbae986aa/1632378228825-D4R8POKMTVPD8PE7QKB2/f6f95ab6-73ba-4ea9-a74c-d40263d996a4.JPG CUHK MbChB - Special grouping system Though all medical lessons were conducted online on zoom, there were still times when I got to hang out with my small group group mates and we managed to have lessons at the library. I really appreciate this ‘small group system’, where all freshmen are assigned into different groups (named after different specialties) (e.g. ENT for ear, nose, throat). This grouping is remained for the rest of our MbChB programme so this system does not only allows us to develop a stronger bond between peers, seniors from respective groups can also provide guidance for us throughout our medical journey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed904ed8f11346fbae986aa/1631346702991-99ZJ4SC2HZ6PWV0MP5OQ/3c4cd8d5-f510-45d4-9a56-e2c7fd22532e.jpg CUHK MbChB - Course content in Semester 1 In semester 1, we are exposed to four medical related courses: health science, systemic anatomy, public health and bioethics. Group projects are also incorporated in some of our courses. Amongst the four subjects, health science and systemic anatomy in health science are the two examined courses. For health science, we learnt about biochemistry such as the Krebs cycle and other metabolic pathways. Personally, I think the hardest part would be to memorise the exact step of each cycle. On the other hand with regards to systemic anatomy, we were taught about the basic bits of each system such as the respiratory and nervous system. Each anatomy lesson is then followed by a respective practical lesson where we get to look at different specimens/ prosections. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed904ed8f11346fbae986aa/1631346755971-XWL84DPIJDLYB4842OXC/1434f5aa-2d2a-4a1c-a3bc-5b2e7b997c46.jpg CUHK MbChB - Course content in Semester 2 In semester 2, we are exposed to two areas (histology and physiology). At the very beginning, I had a hard time differentiating between between structures because they are all stained pink and some structure such as the epithelium look extremely alike. After loads of practicing using our e learning platform (containing many histology slides) I am able to recognise the specific structure in a very short period of time and spot the pattern of different structures respectively. At the end of the semester, we need to take a spot test which is basically an extended version of MMI with lots of stations. Each station has a histology slide and we have to name the structure within 45 seconds which was quite intense! Overall, histology is quite a fun subject and with time and patience, I believe everyone can excel! Another course that we took is physiology which is learning how things function in our body. I think the hardest topic to me is the nervous system learning about membrane potential and the movement of different ions in an action potential!! I would say semester 2 was academically less hectic than semester 1 because I have fewer university courses (some general education courses) to study. Therefore, I have more time to do self care and meet up with my friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed904ed8f11346fbae986aa/1631346853337-NK26M54TNQ78T5BMWG5X/369aa3a8-8d23-4bd6-8e01-69d6f60653fb.JPG CUHK MbChB - Exams Both multiple choice questions (MCQs) and short answered questions (SAQs) are included in the exam. A lot of people might find the thought of exams daunting but I believe that it is actually relatively easy to get good grades if you drill on past papers for year 1. https://www.meduforu.com/uclmbbs daily 0.75 2021-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed904ed8f11346fbae986aa/1631516133702-5VB3EDEZ20MOM4GBSKFS/Screenshot+2021-09-13+at+2.55.26+PM.png UCL MBBS - Timetable/Modules The year 1 timetable is unsurprisingly mostly comprised of lectures with a few tutorials in a 9-5 format. Most days will compose of 4-5 timetabled events which means that apart from an hour for lunch, most of your day will be spent in lectures. It seems overwhelming at first, especially when every lecture feels like an entire A-level chapter but over some time, you adjust and get used to the volume of content. In terms of modules, there are 4 running in parallel at the same time. These are composed of the core module, anatomy, pharmacology and CPP (Clinical and Professional Practice). The core module is the “main content” that you’ll be learning such as Circulation and Breathing and forms the bulk of your timetable. Anatomy and pharmacology are periphery modules, with a lecture for once every 1-2 weeks each. CPP tackles the clinical and social aspect of medicine with subtopics including clinical skills, ethics/law, professionalism and others. I personally loved the set structure of the course and how organised everything was. Every module was organised well with supplementary activities such as short quizzes to solidify understanding. However, there’s no getting around the fact that the workload is intense and the course demanding. At the start of the course, a lot of my coursemates struggled a lot to make the jump to medical school and some still struggle. That’s not to say that the process isn’t enjoyable or achievable as almost everyone still manages to graduate but keep in mind that it is a very science/content-based course. I liked this aspect, but others may prefer a more practical course or one with more clinical teaching within the first 2 years. The image on the right is an example timetable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed904ed8f11346fbae986aa/1632378572216-YFZLNNRGPBJKES5RP4O3/f658f881-b2d7-4285-90e5-24154ffac4d5.JPG UCL MBBS - Assessments Although UCL has a reputation of being very academic, their assessment system is actually very lenient. Apart from some pass/fail assignments to submit, there is only one summative assessment (an assessment that counts) at the end of both year 1 and 2 that determines whether you can progress to the next year. This assessment is also pass/fail with the pass mark determined beforehand by academic staff, so it isn’t determined by your peers’ performance. Supplementary to this, you will have formative (which don’t count) exams at the end of each module and periodically throughout the year which are there to help you track progression. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed904ed8f11346fbae986aa/1632378739515-S7NLI4LIOYJEY526EI24/62260d8e-423e-4b66-9a63-8715ab7feffe.jpg UCL MBBS - Wellbeing/Support UCLMS has one of the most thorough support systems I’ve ever seen. At the start of each year, you are assigned a personal tutor who checks in with you frequently to make sure you’re doing alright and are coping with the demands of medical school. Alongside this, you have dedicated wellbeing support teams in place should you need to contact them about any mental health issues or general issues. I’ve never felt as if I don’t know who to talk to about my problems or where I should go for my issues which is so important, especially in a vigorous subject such as medicine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed904ed8f11346fbae986aa/1632378674332-VHWOACSQG6SVQGVQGJC9/19abf373-7fda-4076-b875-187119b076b3.jpg UCL MBBS - Community/Social The medical student society at UCL is known as RUMS and is arguably one of the best in the country. Not only do they offer a wide range of clubs from sports to charity to entertainment, but they also hold multiple socials throughout the year which allows you meet medics in the years above as well. 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Read a few cases related to these principles if you have time but most importantly, practice tackling different ethical scenarios using the principles. If you have time, read up on common ethical topics like euthanasia and abortion, or ethical dilemmas that will often happen in a healthcare setting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed904ed8f11346fbae986aa/1639751489694-KA73I0V7ZHLAQZKS52KU/unsplash-image-cEzMOp5FtV4.jpg Interview Preparation (Part 1) - On tackling healthcare profession related questions… Make sure you know the essential qualities of being a doctor and be able to differentiate it from other occupations or healthcare workers. (This will be useful to tackle questions like 'Why would you want to study medicine instead of nursing/pharmacy/physiotherapy?' or 'Why do you think you are suitable for a career in medicine?' or ‘Why should my medical school take you in?’) Be clear about what you have done during your work experiences and volunteering work and most importantly what you have learnt, what qualities have you observed/gained and how they are a good addition to a career in medicine. I would prefer jotting some special events down in a notebook and read them right before your interview so your memory is refreshed. Don’t worry if you don’t have any face-to-face/hands on work experiences in the past 1-2 years due to COVID-19! Your virtual exchange/work experiences will also be a precious thing to speak about during your interview, and remember, everyone is on the same boat so you didn’t lose out! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed904ed8f11346fbae986aa/1639752881440-NJUY60U7J0VBWJEJXN0E/unsplash-image-C7B-ExXpOIE.jpg Interview Preparation (Part 1) - On tackling questions with multiple options to choose from… Don’t second guess your answer! A lot of the times if you need to choose between options there isn’t a definite right or wrong answer! Even if the professor frowns or challenges you, they are probably just trying to test how you cope with stress or difficult situations. Remember the key is your explanation to why you choose that option! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed904ed8f11346fbae986aa/1639752926965-ER4RV41XODBOAAMBPNFW/unsplash-image-UTw3j_aoIKM.jpg Interview Preparation (Part 1) - Some general tips … Greet your interviewer(s) politely, some would prefer doing handshakes, others don't so it depends on how your interviewer reacts. Don't be afraid to ask for 10-20 seconds of thinking time if you need to recollect your thoughts, it would be much better than just starting off waffling. You could also ask the interviewer to repeat a question politely if you are confused. You can use hand gestures (count using yours fingers) or numbers (firstly, secondly, etc) to keep your response on tract if you have a few points to list. This will make your answer more structured and organised. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed904ed8f11346fbae986aa/1639752881440-NJUY60U7J0VBWJEJXN0E/unsplash-image-C7B-ExXpOIE.jpg Interview Preparation (Part 1) - If your interview is in multiple mini interviews (MMI) format… Remember every station is a new start! It doesn’t matter if you screw up the last one because the other interviewers wouldn't know so you wouldn't have left a 'bad' impression, let alone the fact that you wouldn't know if you have really done badly until the results come out! Practice clearing up your mind after every station and make sure you are completely refreshed for the new one! Practice working with a friend/family member as it might involve tasks that you will need to cooperate with an actor such as describing a photo, completing a puzzle or doing an origami. Remember to always remain calm and listen carefully if you need to follow instructions from the examiner to complete a task and don't be scared to ask for a repeat if you need to. Speak confidently and clearly if you are the one giving instructions. Be compassionate, encouraging and understanding if the actor couldn't follow you well, this might be a quality that they're testing you on! https://www.meduforu.com/interview-preparation-part2 daily 0.75 2022-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed904ed8f11346fbae986aa/1640018340733-UVJQRB4NMYJQPEJFLOL0/unsplash-image-rUc9hVE-L-E.jpg Interview Preparation (Part 2) - Get enough sleep! Never sacrifice your sleep before interview or exam, make sure you get at least 8 hours of it 2-3 days before the interview. Ideally, this should be done everyday, not just the few days prior to interview. However, I understand that it is quite hard to achieve. Sleep is very important for our energy level, focus, and even long term memory due to an effect known as the Sleep-dependent memory consolidation. P.S If you want to learn more about it you can look up Dr. Justin Sung on Youtube (great advice on learning as well) or give this article a read. (https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2018.00018/full). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed904ed8f11346fbae986aa/1640018400640-S8U40QBOHWHENNVEL3Y5/unsplash-image-so1L3jsdD3Y.jpg Interview Preparation (Part 2) - Warming up your brain & voice We know it's hard but this is one way that might prove helpful: practice answering 1-2 common interview questions to yourself that morning to ‘warm up’ your brain and voice - mentally visualising yourself walking into an interview room, greeting the examiner, then giving a structured response confidently and calmly utilises a technique known as visualisation and was first noticed in athletic performance and later used in clinical psychology. It helps to bring you to a state of relaxation and better prepare yourself for the upcoming interview. If you find it hard to do it silently, it's also okay to say it out loud. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-psychology-dress/201111/visualize-it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed904ed8f11346fbae986aa/1640018440346-0L5LG0Z19XZH4WUD71YO/unsplash-image-lgyFO6a9JTM.jpg Interview Preparation (Part 2) - Avoid things that might make you ill - for obvious reasons! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed904ed8f11346fbae986aa/1640018493715-LIBSUT5EBRN1HDWLE212/unsplash-image-PNsbZNIcS44.jpg Interview Preparation (Part 2) - Know your way! Make sure you know your route well and always arrive early - I personally aimed to be at least 45 minutes early to the interview check-in time (not start time), just in case there are issues with the transport, and also to be fully mentally prepared. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed904ed8f11346fbae986aa/1640018547057-7C80JTQRVN1C8VLY858O/unsplash-image-NPPNHZK1U0s.jpg Interview Preparation (Part 2) - What to wear? Always choose formal clothes! A wise person once said "it's better to overdress than underdress." That cannot be more true when it comes to medical school interview. You don't have to get a tailor made suit from Harrods (at least not for this occasion solely), but definitely formal shirt, trousers, and a suit jacket. It's a safe option to put a tie on as well (specific to male). In essence, choose an outfit that makes you look neat and confident. Additional layers - as interviews in the UK tend to happen from December to February, the weather can get a bit cold so consider bringing a cardigan/overcoat. When I'm cold, I find myself unable to focus as sharply and I also shiver involuntarily, which is not a good sight to the interviewer, so do keep the weather in mind. However, it's also true that the room will usually be warmer and if it's too warm for you then just ask politely to take your coat off. Trust me, you won't get rejected because of that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed904ed8f11346fbae986aa/1640018604960-PI78G7FRM8LD5AZ1NUSG/unsplash-image-vdaJJbls3xE.jpg Interview Preparation (Part 2) - What to bring? ID - You definitely do not want to go through the dread of realising that you left your ID halfway on your train journey (I imagine that's almost like the feeling of impending doom when people suffer from a heart attack) , and call up the medical school to see what they can do for you, so remember to pack everything you need the day before! The interview offer letter usually states what is required from the student, and that typically includes a form of ID (Passport is the safest bet for international student) and occasionally your interview letter, though often digital copy is fine. If it's unclear, ask the medical school to clarify beforehand. Water and tissue - they can really be a life saver; I get sweaty easily when I'm nervous, so having a packet of tissue in my pocket was kind of necessary. Although the interviewer will understand that you are nervous, I would get myself distracted if I were to feel a droplet of sweat slowly trickling down my forehead and seeing it land on the table in the interview room. Drinking some water before the interview and between stations (MMI specific) can also be very helpful as your mouth and throat will feel extremely dry after talking non stop for minutes stressfully. It's almost inevitable as salivation and ventilation is partly a flight or fight response regulated unconsciously by our autonomic nervous system - which you will learn in medical school ;) . Short notes to read before your interview - the following things are what I'd jot down in my notebook for a quick look before the interview notes on the essential qualities of being a doctor and supportive evidence of why I possess those qualities (e.g. positions in school, awards I received, work experiences so I usually just quickly read my CV before an interview etc) some special events in your work, shadowing and volunteering experiences and what you've learnt/qualities you've possessed brief notes on GMC guidelines information about the NHS (please refer to notes from our interview lessons for more detailed information) ethical principles (please refer to notes from our interview lessons for more detailed information) https://www.meduforu.com/gcse-lessons daily 0.75 2022-03-05 https://www.meduforu.com/a-level-lessons daily 0.75 2022-03-05 https://www.meduforu.com/how-to-excel-in-a-levels daily 0.75 2022-08-30 https://www.meduforu.com/how-to-prevent-burnout daily 0.75 2022-08-30