Saving someone’s life is perhaps one of the most remarkable feelings in the world. Even so, not so many of us have the chance to experience this. It takes passion, a strong personality and years of study to be able to work in the medical field.
Pursuing a Medical degree is not only challenging and demanding but also competitive. Medical degrees are shaped for people who show high motivation and commitment as well as interest for sciences.
Throughout a Medicine degree, candidates are equipped with a wide range of competences, from practical abilities required for specialized hands-on tasks to communication skills needed to interact with the patients. Thus, any medical students will be able to take a simple blood sample as well as perform a complex surgical procedure.
Undoubtedly, medicine is one of the most vital fields of work – therefore there will always be a high demand of workforce needed. The employment rate for a medical graduate student is of 90%.
Due to its diverse branches, graduates from a Medical course have a variety of career choices, according to their expertise. Nursing, radiology, anaesthetics are just some of the many specialities offered in this field. Regardless of the speciality, the most important aspect needed to be taken into consideration is that medical professionals are well-respected and well-paid all over the world.
Additionally, graduates possess a series of transferable skills, such as logical reasoning, critical appraisal, listening, written and oral communication and many others. These assets are sought and highly valuable in most fields of work.
Medical courses are usually a six-year commitment, but it can vary according to the university. Most of the modern universities integrate clinical education with basic sciences from the beginning of the academic curriculum, while traditional institutions divide them into preclinical and clinical education.
Most schools understand the importance of practical knowledge, especially in this field, therefore they encourage the students to observe professional healthcare practitioners. Another way to gain practical experience is to go to different clinics and receive specialised training, followed by actual practical work.
No matter the practices of the university, always keep in mind that medical courses are structured differently in every country. Therefore, medical qualifications gained in one country are not necessarily recognised in another country.
I had the privilege of learning from some of the brightest minds in medicine at Addis Ababa University. Unfortunately, the instructors’ reliance on teaching by humiliation created a harmful learning environment that detracted from student well-being and academic progress. Current teaching strategies unintentionally undermine student confidence and engagement in the subject, potentially impacting their future effectiveness as doctors. I urge the relevant authorities to conduct a thorough assessment of teaching strategies in Ethiopian medical schools and implement evidence-based methods that prioritize student engagement, knowledge retention, and critical thinking skills, fostering the development of competent and confident future doctors.
View moreI still remember the day I got the admission to AAU. Being the the number one university in the country we had to score high marks for the entrance exam. it is the oldest university with its own history and museums to back it up. in freshman course we had professors and assistant professors which showed it has highly educated stuff under its belt. the housing is alright as well. it what you expect from 3rd world country with water supply and electricity. The libraries are fully stocked, yet most of us use it for it’s quiet atmosphere to study since now the world evolved in to digital aspects. AAU has the countries largest and the countries first hospital as one of its schools. TIKUR ANBESA HOSPITAL. it has long history and skilled doctors. as a med student i can guarantee that.
View moreBefore joining Addis Ababa University, I used to hear about it as the first and best university in Ethiopia. Infact, it was rightly said and I was lucky to join this university. The med school is located at the largest and most overloaded hospital of the country- Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital. The hospital is full of medical and paramedical professionals, seniors (specialists and subspecialists) with the most exprience in the nation. I am lucky to be thought by them. I loved my stay in the school.
View moreI have learnt at AAU for 4 years now and all have been good they have nice accommodations and quality education being one of the top universities in Africa it is not just an educational institution but also a research centre.
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