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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Extracurriculars<br />
University is a huge milestone in our lives. It’s the best opportunity to meet people from all<br />
walks of life, form lifelong friendships and discover new hobbies! Despite being one of the<br />
longer degrees, these few years of med school can fly by. Here are a few tips on how to<br />
maximise your time at uni.<br />
Get<br />
involved<br />
One of the greatest things about university is the amount of freedom and diversity of<br />
choices you have in pursuing your interests.<br />
Sign up<br />
for<br />
Sports<br />
and<br />
University<br />
societies:<br />
Whilst life in medical school is fun, it’s<br />
also a good idea to give yourself a break<br />
from medicine from time to time.<br />
Signing up for sports and societies is a<br />
great way to meet people outside of<br />
medicine and discover new hobbies.<br />
Many universities have a huge number of<br />
societies for basically any interest you<br />
can think of - food, gaming, scuba diving,<br />
you name it!<br />
Join your<br />
local <strong>Med</strong>soc<br />
Getting involved in your <strong>Med</strong>Soc can behighly<br />
rewarding experience. It’s a great way to meet<br />
people in other years outside of labs and<br />
tutorials. <strong>The</strong>re are also many opportunities to<br />
learn new skills, like project management on a<br />
committee, or indulge in your talents by<br />
performing in <strong>Med</strong>Revue. Many <strong>Med</strong>Socs also<br />
run wellbeing initiatives<br />
or charity drives, which are fantastic ways to<br />
engage with your local community.<br />
become an Amsa member<br />
AMSA is the national representative body for medical students across Australia. We connect<br />
all medical schools to form a unified voice. Flick over to page 30 and read more about how<br />
and why! Look out for our <strong>2022</strong> Orange <strong>Guide</strong> which will give you the lowdown on all things<br />
AMSA.<br />
Join as a member here: https://amsa.org.au/membership<br />
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