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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Set personal<br />
and academic<br />
goals<br />
If you have a hobby or another form of outlet, set goals for those as well e.g. cook dinner for<br />
family once a week. It’s a nice little reminder that you have a life outside of <strong>Med</strong>icine.<br />
Extracurricular Research,<br />
Leadership and Academia<br />
Everyone raves about the experiences you are going to have at university. But sometimes we<br />
forget that universities need students just as much as students need them!<br />
Often there are intriguing opportunities for extracurricular research available under some<br />
lecturers, be that in the science faculty or the medical faculty. If you are interested in those<br />
opportunities, speak up (and attend your lectures). If you have some previous teaching<br />
experience or relevant qualifications, you may be able to assist in some teaching and marking<br />
at your university as well. All of this can set you up for some great upskilling and networking.<br />
Your journey through medical school is ultimately about getting that MD, but that doesn’t<br />
mean you can’t immerse yourself in a number of experiences along the way. Most residential<br />
colleges have leadership programs that are fantastic for setting you up as a great applicant<br />
for scholarships, employment and networking opportunities. It’s a great way to challenge<br />
yourself, build some friendships outside of medicine but also to gain an extra support system<br />
whilst you are studying, especially if you are living away from home.<br />
It’s easy to join committees by following the committee pages on Facebook. Try to find out<br />
about and like all the Facebook pages of committees and societies that you’re interested in so<br />
that you know what’s on. Apply for anything and everything that you’re passionate about,<br />
because you may get rejected from some applications. Hence, the more positions you apply<br />
for, the greater your chances of getting a position.<br />
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