Writing papers/class presentations...normal?

[Yesssss]

Just out of curiosity, is there anyone attending a medical school that has coursework heavily relying on writing papers and/or conducting class presentations?
Is this a normal activity found in curriculum throughout a vast majority of medical schools or is my school acting rather unique (in regard to this form of learning)?

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[cliquesh]

Presentations are normal. Papers are abnormal.

 

[VisceralFlame]

We had to write a few reflections related to volunteering projects, but that's it so far. I have had to do a few presentations though

 

[pattr]

Yes, it's normal.

 

[NeuroLAX]

I haven't had to do any presentations, but I wrote a brief paper first semester - like one page. That's it. We're required to keep a journal about our volunteer experiences but that isn't due til the end of this semester. I hate busy work, especially at a time when we are all stressing about boards and class. But I digress...

 

[seap3]

Very few presentations or papers at DMU. Usually only for classes like Ethics or other non-science/non-systems classes. I think I can only remember a few in the 1st 2 yrs.

 

[darktooth]

wazzap

 

[cabinbuilder]

never did a presentation, never did a paper

 

[cliquesh]

presentations are a waste of time.

You will likely have to give many presentations throughout your career. Might as well get use to it now.

 

[darktooth]

concavity

 

[Goro]

Concur. We faculty are addicted to standardized testing.

Presentations are normal. Papers are abnormal.