Post by cschean on Sept 18, 2015 18:46:09 GMT
"Life in Liverpool:
Liverpool is a wonderful city in which to be a student. The city has reasonably priced accommodation, a terrific arts, culture and a welcoming vibe. If you are a music enthusiast, you might be familiar with the Beatles, the boy band was a worldwide sensation in the 1960s and it was originated from Liverpool. Liverpudlians are passionate sporting fans, not surprisingly since it houses two of Premier League’s biggest football clubs. They are also the friendliest, down-to-earth people that are willing to offer any sense of help at any time.
How to cope with Medicine:
Studying Medicine can be stressful, but hey you have made it here, doing something you enjoy. Instead of worrying how stressed out you are, take a step back and try to turn your stress into your motivating factor. Let your stress motivate you to do things efficiently so you can get things done and move on. Look out for your support system (friends/ family) and keep them close, they are absolutely essential in medical school, they are usually the people who reaming you why you choose to go to medical school in the first place. You won’t believe how useful they are, but they work wonders! The School of Medicine has an extensive network of Malaysian medical students; they are always on the line if you need any help/ advice. Some seniors even take a further step and hold regular teaching sessions for the juniors when they are free, so take my word for it, don’t stress yourself too much, study hard, in the meantime, make the most out of med school, have fun!"
"Liverpool has just gone through a major curriculum overhaul in order to address its plummeting student satisfaction. Whilst it’s gotten off to a rocky start things should improve as they take our feedback into consideration to iron out the kinks. Liverpool now subscribes to an integrated approach in which Years 1-2 are pre-clinical and systems-based during which you’ll be primarily at university while the clinical years (3-5) are carried out in various hospitals in the Mersey region. The methods of delivery are via lectures, tutorials and case-based learning (CBL). Final examinations are undertaken in 4th year, with 5th year being like an apprenticeship year to allow students to immerse fully into the clinical team. Students in Liverpool have the chance to undertake placements at excellent hospitals with world-renowned consultants such as the Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. Liverpool has an extremely active medical student society with a performing arts branch that puts on a musical every year. The city itself is benefitting from increased investment with many new cafes and restaurants opening their doors, especially around Liverpool One, the main shopping district. The resident orchestra, the critically acclaimed Royal Liverpool Philharmonic is the oldest orchestra in the UK and sells student tickets for £7 that is more than worth it."
"Three years into studying Medicine at Liverpool, I feel that it is excellent in moulding students into future doctors who are well-rounded. As I was in the old curriculum which focuses on problem-based learning, it encouraged independent learning and resourcefulness in tackling problems. Clinical skills and communication skills were also taught properly. However, previous students preferred more lecture-based teaching hence the overhaul to a brand-new curriculum. Currently, students can expect to have lectures in blocks based on the human body systems in the first two pre-clinical years. Subsequent years will see clinical involvement across all specialties in different hospitals. Personally, I really enjoyed clinical placements in hospitals as the doctors are generally very helpful and friendly.
Liverpool is great, medium-sized city where everything you need is within walking distance. During your free time, you can roam the streets and discover hidden gems in the heart of the city. If you are adventurous enough, you will discover really good Western food! Or, if you miss Malaysian food and just want to cook something from home, there are many international Asian stores here to all the ingredients you need to cook your favourite laksa too!"
Liverpool is a wonderful city in which to be a student. The city has reasonably priced accommodation, a terrific arts, culture and a welcoming vibe. If you are a music enthusiast, you might be familiar with the Beatles, the boy band was a worldwide sensation in the 1960s and it was originated from Liverpool. Liverpudlians are passionate sporting fans, not surprisingly since it houses two of Premier League’s biggest football clubs. They are also the friendliest, down-to-earth people that are willing to offer any sense of help at any time.
How to cope with Medicine:
Studying Medicine can be stressful, but hey you have made it here, doing something you enjoy. Instead of worrying how stressed out you are, take a step back and try to turn your stress into your motivating factor. Let your stress motivate you to do things efficiently so you can get things done and move on. Look out for your support system (friends/ family) and keep them close, they are absolutely essential in medical school, they are usually the people who reaming you why you choose to go to medical school in the first place. You won’t believe how useful they are, but they work wonders! The School of Medicine has an extensive network of Malaysian medical students; they are always on the line if you need any help/ advice. Some seniors even take a further step and hold regular teaching sessions for the juniors when they are free, so take my word for it, don’t stress yourself too much, study hard, in the meantime, make the most out of med school, have fun!"
"Liverpool has just gone through a major curriculum overhaul in order to address its plummeting student satisfaction. Whilst it’s gotten off to a rocky start things should improve as they take our feedback into consideration to iron out the kinks. Liverpool now subscribes to an integrated approach in which Years 1-2 are pre-clinical and systems-based during which you’ll be primarily at university while the clinical years (3-5) are carried out in various hospitals in the Mersey region. The methods of delivery are via lectures, tutorials and case-based learning (CBL). Final examinations are undertaken in 4th year, with 5th year being like an apprenticeship year to allow students to immerse fully into the clinical team. Students in Liverpool have the chance to undertake placements at excellent hospitals with world-renowned consultants such as the Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. Liverpool has an extremely active medical student society with a performing arts branch that puts on a musical every year. The city itself is benefitting from increased investment with many new cafes and restaurants opening their doors, especially around Liverpool One, the main shopping district. The resident orchestra, the critically acclaimed Royal Liverpool Philharmonic is the oldest orchestra in the UK and sells student tickets for £7 that is more than worth it."
"Three years into studying Medicine at Liverpool, I feel that it is excellent in moulding students into future doctors who are well-rounded. As I was in the old curriculum which focuses on problem-based learning, it encouraged independent learning and resourcefulness in tackling problems. Clinical skills and communication skills were also taught properly. However, previous students preferred more lecture-based teaching hence the overhaul to a brand-new curriculum. Currently, students can expect to have lectures in blocks based on the human body systems in the first two pre-clinical years. Subsequent years will see clinical involvement across all specialties in different hospitals. Personally, I really enjoyed clinical placements in hospitals as the doctors are generally very helpful and friendly.
Liverpool is great, medium-sized city where everything you need is within walking distance. During your free time, you can roam the streets and discover hidden gems in the heart of the city. If you are adventurous enough, you will discover really good Western food! Or, if you miss Malaysian food and just want to cook something from home, there are many international Asian stores here to all the ingredients you need to cook your favourite laksa too!"