The 2022 Starting Med Guide
Time truly flies. It's 2022, and we're welcoming another cohort of first-year students to medical schools across Australia. On behalf of your AMSA, we are so happy to have you! Throughout your degree, AMSA is here to support you at every turn. Whether you have a passion for advocacy or policy, global, rural, Indigenous or queer health, medical education, mental health, gender equity, national and international health politics, leadership, events or community, you will find opportunity for growth and discovery within AMSA. We understand that starting medicine can be daunting, and so our team has put together this guide to help you along the way. Enclosed within are tips and tricks, academic and study, career and networking advice, and available crisis and non-urgent support services.
Time truly flies. It's 2022, and we're welcoming another cohort of first-year students to medical schools across Australia.
On behalf of your AMSA, we are so happy to have you! Throughout your degree, AMSA is here to support you at every turn. Whether you have a passion for advocacy or policy, global, rural, Indigenous or queer health, medical education, mental health, gender equity, national and international health politics, leadership, events or community, you will find opportunity for growth and discovery within AMSA.
We understand that starting medicine can be daunting, and so our team has put together this guide to help you along the way. Enclosed within are tips and tricks, academic and study, career and networking advice, and available crisis and non-urgent support services.
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Managing your<br />
finances<br />
Some students are fortunate enough to have gotten on the bitcoin train early or have an unlimited<br />
line of credit with their parents on the completely unsubstantiated promise that “I’ll pay you back<br />
when I get onto the Neurosurgery program.” For those of you still unsure what cryptocurrency is<br />
or less skilled in the art of deception, you will need to think about your finances carefully for the<br />
duration of the long and arduous course that is <strong>Med</strong>icine. We’ve collated relevant information as<br />
well as some handy financial tips to aid your journey through the mi goreng and single-ply toilet<br />
paper life called student living.<br />
Jobs you can still<br />
do in medicine!<br />
You definitely don’t want to be looking at a full-time job with long, unpredictable hours, 5 days a<br />
week. While university schedules, the ability to juggle between different responsibilities, and the<br />
need for money will vary from one student to another, a casual job is usually a flexible option for<br />
medical students. Part-time jobs also offer good flexibility. A great option for medical students<br />
would be part-time jobs at university, such as being an anatomy lab tutor or a research assistant.<br />
In that way, you can kill two birds with one stone; revise your anatomy and enhance your<br />
knowledge while also earning some cash!<br />
Another awesome option would be to tutor high school or undergraduate students (rest assured,<br />
many students would feel comfortable in the hands of future doctors!). Tutoring will allow you to<br />
fully control your working hours, and even have a say in the location! Other jobs that offer this<br />
great flexibility would be walking dogs in your neighbourhood or babysitting in the evening.<br />
Budgeting<br />
<strong>The</strong> Barefoot Investor is a fantastically recommended money guide book that is very easy to<br />
follow, can help you manage high expenses with low income, and help you kickstart your financial<br />
planning. A number of apps are also available online with ready-made budgets and direct syncing<br />
with your online accounts. Try one of these for free:<br />
1. Mint<br />
2. Level money<br />
3. Penny<br />
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