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alejandro
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La Ceiba, Atlántida Department, Honduras
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Is it realistic to work part-time and study medicine?
Or is it better to just focus full time on studying for medicine?
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Wong Loke Yuen
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Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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Wong’s Answer
Hi Alejandro. The answer depends on a few things, like how well you manage your time, the type of work you're considering, and how demanding your specific medical program is.
Medical school requires a lot of time for classes, studying, and hands-on experience. You'll spend long hours attending lectures, studying complex subjects, and doing clinical practice. In the early years, you'll need to learn a lot of detailed information, like anatomy, etc. There's also a lot of studying outside of class to keep up with the material, and some schools have strict attendance policies, so it can be hard to find time for a job without affecting your studies.
That said, some medical students do manage to work part-time while studying. If you're thinking about taking on a job, it's important to choose one that's flexible and doesn't interfere with your studies. Jobs related to healthcare, such as being a research assistant, working in a lab, or tutoring other students, can sometimes complement your studies and even provide useful experience. These types of jobs may give you some financial support while also helping you learn things that could be useful in your medical courses.
However, it's important to be realistic about how much you can handle. Working part-time on top of medical school can be stressful, especially during busy times like exam periods. If you're working too many hours, you might find it harder to keep up with your studies, leading to stress or burnout.
Medical school requires a lot of time for classes, studying, and hands-on experience. You'll spend long hours attending lectures, studying complex subjects, and doing clinical practice. In the early years, you'll need to learn a lot of detailed information, like anatomy, etc. There's also a lot of studying outside of class to keep up with the material, and some schools have strict attendance policies, so it can be hard to find time for a job without affecting your studies.
That said, some medical students do manage to work part-time while studying. If you're thinking about taking on a job, it's important to choose one that's flexible and doesn't interfere with your studies. Jobs related to healthcare, such as being a research assistant, working in a lab, or tutoring other students, can sometimes complement your studies and even provide useful experience. These types of jobs may give you some financial support while also helping you learn things that could be useful in your medical courses.
However, it's important to be realistic about how much you can handle. Working part-time on top of medical school can be stressful, especially during busy times like exam periods. If you're working too many hours, you might find it harder to keep up with your studies, leading to stress or burnout.
Rita Chuang
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I do not feel it is realistic to study medicine and work part time. During the first two years of medicine, you are in the classroom so there is more of a chance to work part time but honestly, you are in class all day and when you are not in class, you need to study. There is so much information to memorize. When I was in medical school, I felt like I did not have enough time to study let alone have a job.