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.
The support of the faculty is excellent from day one and continues on until after graduation.
The course itself is well planned to be a hybrid of online and in-person teaching that comprises of clinical skills, lectures, case discussions and communication skills. The latter of which is what make St George’s stand out from other universities. The comprehensive communication skills teaching includes workshops with actor sessions that allow students to hone their skills in a unique and controlled environment preparing them for not only their careers but also general life beyond university.
View moreI like how small and intimate my university is. Some lecturers are amazing while others can’t teach. There is a lack of consideration for students’ mental health, especially by certain members of the faculty.
View moreSt George’s may not be the normal university like any other city-based university, but its location in one of the busiest hospitals in London has probably one of the best learning experiences for any medical-based student! I learnt a lot from the world-renowned doctors/surgeons and their student centre has been very supportive throughout the academy years!
Student Union has also a lot of activities to keep the students occupied with the social stuff outside of studies.
Student accommodation is a bit far from the hospitals but it only matters for the non-medical years.
I can say that I’m certainly a proud St George’s Medical School graduate.