Author: Madam Med
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The Best and Worst Reasons for Studying Medicine
Medicine is a great course but is it the right one for you? Here are my top 5 best and worst reasons to study medicine. Best Reasons to Study Medicine Enjoyment & Interest Are you fascinated by the human body, diseases, injuries, treatments etc? Does learning about them bring you joy? If the answer is… Read more
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Flunked the HPAT, Now What?
So you got your HPAT results and you’re not happy with them. Ok, how do we move from here? Your HPAT Result Does NOT Impact Your Worth Your worth as a person is by no means affected by any exam. I feel this statement applies even more so to the HPAT. So many factors affect… Read more
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How to Make the Most of your Med School Summer
Medicine is such a hectic course that when you finally do get time off it can be hard to decide what to do with yourself! Whether you’re looking to live a life beyond medicine, gain valuable experience for your future career or just take a total break, here’s some ideas to get you started on… Read more
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Top Courses to Put Down After Medicine on the CAO
So, you’ve applied to every medical school in Ireland but there’s still a few places left on your CAO. Not sure what to fill them with? This is the post for you! Before deciding what courses to choose, let’s have a look at alternative routes to medicine. Alternative Routes to Medicine Repeating the Leaving Cert… Read more
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How to cope with disappointing exam results
No one wants to be disappointed by their exam results, especially not medical students. For many of us, medical school is our first experience of disappointing grades. Up until now we’ve been rewarded for our hard work by flourishing results. Sadly, nothing lasts forever and when we get to medical school those top marks can… Read more
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How to Have a Self Love Summer!
While we all look forward to the fun, sun and excitement of summer, it’s often a season in which our self love takes a hit. Whether it be struggles with body image, comparing your staycation to lavish holidays on instagram or simply having more free time to spend wallowing, we all need to give ourselves… Read more
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What’s the Best Med School Study Method for You?
No one says med school is easy but finding the right study method can make a huge difference. Let’s find out which one works best for you! Starting med school I was overwhelmed by the avalanche of information being hurled at me everyday. When it came to study I didn’t know where to start and… Read more
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How to decide which Irish medical school to put down first on the CAO
Everyone wants to have the best uni experience, let’s find out which Irish medical school will give that to you! In this post I’m going to talk about a few factors that may sway you towards a particular medical school as well as things I recommend doing before coming to a final decision. Factors to… Read more
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How to achieve 100th percentile in the HPAT
I scored 100th percentile in the HPAT and so can you! Here is a step by step guide to how I studied for the HPAT along with my top tips for each section of the exam. I also share advice on how to hold onto your sanity and maintain balance while tackling the HPAT. What… Read more