Ummm, it's hard to say whether we are happy with the cirriculum. There are few bumps and bruises associated with the new program. Alot of us complained that we have only 11 weeks for Anatomy but I'm sure that even complainers were happy when we were done with this nasty stuff. Schedule is subject to change but what we had is 8 to 12 most of the days spent in class during Anatomy block. The rest is your study time. Now we have 9-12 some days and 10-12 most days. Every other week we have 1-3 pm lectures. If you have clinic (1/month) then you will be at school till 5pm.
For Anatomy I studied about 5 hrs every day. Depending on your brain power it may take you more or less. Cell biology and Biochemistry is less intese so far. Of course the week before exam you will be studying more. Some people choose to pull allnighters. I always quit by 9:30pm.
And btw 3-5% isn't that bad. I think I underestemated these numbers, but I can't help it. I'm just an optimitic person