Attending a medical school in the Caribbean and other locations may equate with prominence and prestige. It’s no secret, however, that a lot of students actually struggle with their studies. According to MedicalSchoolSuccess.com, new medical students make the common mistake thinking the experience will be much like the usual college, or even high school. This, however, couldn’t be farther from the truth.
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Taking into account the number of hours and all the effort that will have to be spent reading an intimidating number of the thickest textbooks in the world, acing all those mind-boggling exams, keeping track of and maintaining progress, and bouncing back from failures—attending medical school is certainly not for the faint of heart.
In a Caribbean medical school, survival is the name of the game. And here are four tips on how to do just that:
Never underestimate the power of research
Learning as much information as possible about the medical field gives every new student the edge. It’s almost like being a soldier who knows the enemy. It’s vital to know the course specialty being pursued as well. Such information, no matter how trivial, can be obtained by talking to fellow students, asking professionals, and reading a lot. And while ideal, this is not exactly the easier said than done. It does make a difference, though, to be prepared as Medical schooling is definitely no joke.
Focus, focus, focus!
Students are susceptible to becoming uninterested in school work, and soon-to-be medical professionals are not an exception. Whenever things get tough in school, people tend to lose heart. And when the temptations that fun parties bring become too strong, it’s usually hard to resist it—and end up being trapped in irreversible consequences that neglect for studies brings. Because medical school is the path to a bright career in the future, it is of utmost importance to keep the focus up and continue to be dedicated at all times.
Pick someone worth emulating
When trying to accomplish a difficult, such as making it through medical school, it’s important to have someone whose winning habits are worth imitating. While it is important to take a path of their own, students, it helps to look up to someone who successfully made it. For sure, they did something right to have overcome the countless hurdles in medical schooling.
Do not be lazy
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No time for lazybones in Caribbean medical schools! Some students think they can breeze through the semester and on to the years stress-free and give their schooling lesser attention it deserves. This may be one of the biggest mistakes a medical student can make. When attending medical school, a student is expected to spend hours and hours pouring their hearts out to studying, and even sacrifice rest days to ace tests and pass practical exams. It takes a lot of reading, asking questions, testing theories, and researching in preparation for professional medical practice in the chosen field.
