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[Ischemic]

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Nope I wrote the whole thing, I had to take a Tylenol because my hand started to cramp up (never got close to doing this before).

Granted I did not have to write the outline, some take note cards, some re-listen to recorded lecture, etc...

Point of the matter, I just covered a 1 semester undergrad histology class in 3 weeks. If you can imagine completing undergrad in 1 year by taking alot a ton of credits, I would says that approx. is med school.

So far every week is like a finals week in undergrad.

Dont worry, at first studying sucked, but you will get use to it.

Lol, it ain't gonna get better from here bub. Wait till your in 2nd year, you'll hate it to a new level. I sure do.

 

[Myuu]

Nope I wrote the whole thing, I had to take a Tylenol because my hand started to cramp up (never got close to doing this before).

Granted I did not have to write the outline, some take note cards, some re-listen to recorded lecture, etc...

Point of the matter, I just covered a 1 semester undergrad histology class in 3 weeks. If you can imagine completing undergrad in 1 year by taking alot a ton of credits, I would says that approx. is med school.

So far every week is like a finals week in undergrad.

Dont worry, at first studying sucked, but you will get use to it.

While the volume of material here is similar, our structure is very, very different. Not all curricula are the same, so premeds, if you're still here, pay close attention to how these schools do things.👍

 

[MD to be 1 day]

While the volume of material here is similar, our structure is very, very different. Not all curricula are the same, so premeds, if you're still here, pay close attention to how these schools do things.👍

Hi Myuu, you said that not all curricula are the same, what do you recommend as a better one (obviously if given the choice b/w schools)? thanks!

 

[RogueUnicorn]

Hi Myuu, you said that not all curricula are the same, what do you recommend as a better one (obviously if given the choice b/w schools)? thanks!

srsly?

 

[mvenus929]

Hi Myuu, you said that not all curricula are the same, what do you recommend as a better one (obviously if given the choice b/w schools)? thanks!

It depends on how you learn. I chose a systems-based school over a traditional curriculum (and know at least one person in my class that made the same choice, right down to the schools). But there are different varieties of 'traditional' and 'systems-based'.

 

[Myuu]

It depends on how you learn. I chose a systems-based school over a traditional curriculum (and know at least one person in my class that made the same choice, right down to the schools). But there are different varieties of 'traditional' and 'systems-based'.

Absolutely. For example, the University Program at Case (my school, so I'm completely biased), is a systems-based, largely PBL-based (with supporting lectures), that is true pass-fail for the science years, goes from 8-12 every weekday barring Thursday (on which we have no class at all), with tons of opportunities for clinical experience both within the structure of the curriculum and by virtue of a) sheer proximity and b) lack of competition for access to physicians. We have exams at the ends of blocks only (There are 6 regular blocks, and 2 longitudinal blocks). Anatomy, one of the longitudinal blocks, is spread out over the first two years.

This works out really well for me as it gives me loads of time to study on my own and introduces me to a number of related topics for that nice big-picture feel. An 8-5 all-lecture curriculum would probably drive me out of medicine and into the deathly embrace of basejumping or hitchhiking across Columbia or something.

But that's just me.

 

[teenmachinery1]

Nope I wrote the whole thing, I had to take a Tylenol because my hand started to cramp up (never got close to doing this before).

Granted I did not have to write the outline, some take note cards, some re-listen to recorded lecture, etc...

Point of the matter, I just covered a 1 semester undergrad histology class in 3 weeks. If you can imagine completing undergrad in 1 year by taking alot a ton of credits, I would says that approx. is med school.

So far every week is like a finals week in undergrad.

Dont worry, at first studying sucked, but you will get use to it.

yeah, imagine studying for finals... every day. Actually, what would be better is if you actually acted like you have a final and studied the **** out of your classes accordingly... then after a week you want to stop so you do... that would be a little like being in medical school.

except I've said stop several times now and they only tell you that we haven't hit full stride yet and that it's going to get worse for a couple weeks or so.

then, we hit core II and it gets a little less ridiculous.

then comes years 3 and 4 where you would probably be happier flipping burgers somewhere...

then comes 4 to a zillion years of residency...

then you get killed running on the beach by a plane that happened to crash-land on you.

or, if you're luckier, you end up dying in a car crash while texting

or, if banality is your bag you get some stupid cancer or something and die painfully.

ok i sleep now.

edit: ok, and then you go on sdn and waste 20 minutes not sleeping and not studying and reviewing the 4 weeks of embryology, microanatomy histology, anatomy, biostats, genetics, biochemistry, epidemiology, physiology, psychiatry, or not previewing for tomorrow's anatomy lab or not turning in your patient interview report, etc.

edit2: I can honestly sincerely genuinely etc. say that I've never been happier in my life. So, there have been many times where I've had the fear that i would wake up from a dream or something but so far, i'm essentially convinced that all of this isn't a dream.

bust your ass fellas and chicas, it's worth it in the end trust me.

 

[slowbutsteady]

yeah, imagine studying for finals... every day. Actually, what would be better is if you actually acted like you have a final and studied the **** out of your classes accordingly... then after a week you want to stop so you do... that would be a little like being in medical school.

except I've said stop several times now and they only tell you that we haven't hit full stride yet and that it's going to get worse for a couple weeks or so.

then, we hit core II and it gets a little less ridiculous.

then comes years 3 and 4 where you would probably be happier flipping burgers somewhere...

then comes 4 to a zillion years of residency...

then you get killed running on the beach by a plane that happened to crash-land on you.

or, if you're luckier, you end up dying in a car crash while texting

or, if banality is your bag you get some stupid cancer or something and die painfully.

ok i sleep now.

edit: ok, and then you go on sdn and waste 20 minutes not sleeping and not studying and reviewing the 4 weeks of embryology, microanatomy histology, anatomy, biostats, genetics, biochemistry, epidemiology, physiology, psychiatry, or not previewing for tomorrow's anatomy lab or not turning in your patient interview report, etc.

edit2: I can honestly sincerely genuinely etc. say that I've never been happier in my life. So, there have been many times where I've had the fear that i would wake up from a dream or something but so far, i'm essentially convinced that all of this isn't a dream.

bust your ass fellas and chicas, it's worth it in the end trust me.

None of this is true.

Med school is challenging and the hours are long. But the subject matter is fascinating and it is very gratifying to actually learn things that you will use in the future.

I'm in 3rd year rotations and it is amazing! Love every minute.

Frankly, those who gripe about it are revealing, imho, that they are too burned out from undergrad and not mature enough for med school.

I bet the people who are happy took a year or two between undergrad and med school.

Anyone who is even remotely thinking about waiting a year for ANY reason, do it!!

Oh, everything I have said applies only if you go to a pass/fail school!!!!!