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juliarobertsxxx

I have just finished my first two weeks of Med school and only just had some time to provide an short and quick update. It has been pretty hectic with the overload of information, meeting so many new people and getting used to studying again after my brain has shut itself over the summer holidays. I think overall I've enjoyed it so far and it has been good meeting new people (most of whom have been very nice) although as a bit of an introvert, at times it can be a bit hard and overwhelming. We've started content already and we are already flooded with content. Out of the classes we've had already, I am enjoying Pharmacology the most and finding Anatomy the one that is driving my head in (seems like most of my cohort feels the same though). Given that its only been 2 weeks, we haven't had all of the subjects so far so I will provide a more detailed update in 1-2 weeks once I have had classes for most of the subjects. Until then, adios.

Just got our timetable for this semester through Google Calendar. Feels weird to not use Allocate like before. For Medicine at Monash, we have two units each worth 24 credit points that run throughout the year which are:

• GMA2100 Foundations of Medical Practice
• GMA2200 Principles of Medicine

We start about a month earlier than everyone else meaning we start in 2 weeks. Feeling a bit sad that we have less of a holiday but also excited at the same time to start the course! I am pretty nervous about having to move to Gippsland as Graduate Entry Med at Monash 1st Year is held in Gippsland. I am not as excited about the long semesters (15 weeks long compared to the standard 12 weeks) and how we have classes 4 - 5 days a week. The first week is more on the chill side with Monday and Tuesday consisting of orientation, having Wednesday off and some sessions introducing clinical placement and skills as well as some tutorials on Physiology and Pharmacology on Thursday and Friday. That is all for this quick and small update. The next time I will hopefully update will most likely be after I have finished my first week of Medical School

Gosh I maybe just realised I commented on this back in 2022 haha. How time flies.

Welp because its back up again, this year, I'm going into my second year of studying Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), majoring in Computer and Software systems. This year, I REALLY wanna join volleyball club, Elec Engo club and robotics club at uni, figure out how to manage my social life and uni life, move outta my parents house, get a better job/find an internship and prolly figure out the two minors I'm gunna do with my degree. I'm thinking robotics but idk, we'll see where the wind blows us lol.

-jinx_58

P.S. To the year 12s this year: it may seem tough, but remember to enjoy what you can, because one the first day of uni, you'll almost put your school uniform on.

haha thank youuu!
I hope everything goes well for you

juliarobertsxxx No worries it was about 2-3 months for us but should be shorter for you guys since ur undergrad med

juliarobertsxxx

Hi Julia

For 1. I guess you could mention how there may be some students who are outside those categories of students who might have experienced hardships as well but aren't eligible to receive extra ATAR points as they don't fall into any of these categories and this could be quite unfair for the said student. Another issue could be that extra ATAR points doesn't exactly solve the issue that is causing these students to be in the position of not being able to achieve the marks of lets say a metro student. This is a short-term solution but in the long-term we should focus on why these students struggle to achieve the ATAR such as not enough resources, teachers, home environments etc.

For 2. Always act in the patient's wishes if they are in the right state of mind (not drunk or have the mental capacity to understand the treatment that the doctor has explained for example) as this forms a very important part of patient healthcare known as Patient autonomy which is the ability to choose what they want to do. This may go against medical advice but doctors must respect a patient's wishes. This realistically can only be broken if the patient is not in a right state of mind for example. However, make sure that the doctor has explained everything properly to the patient so they can make their own informed consent.

For 3. Pamphlets, and education seminars, address and answer patient questions, particularly in regard to hesitancy and why patients are concerned, explain the benefits but also the drawbacks in clear and concise terms to patients without forcing them or harrassment so they have all the necesssary information as fear is often due to lack of education/understanding.

Hopefully that helps and good luck for your interview tomorrow.

Would anyone want to look at some of the short stories I wrote? I'm trying to practice my imaginative writing (I don't really like interpretative or persuasive that much) before year 12 starts so that I can focus more so on actual content rather than skills or whatever when I start. I've also just realised I actually like writing lol. I'd be happy to look over anyones stuff as well

Hi Julia I didn't do the Curtin MMI Interview but have done the Notre Dame Sydney and Monash MMI Interviews for Postgrad Med this year and received offers for both unis. I presume by standard MMI they mean that there is nothing unique about the interview and will most likely have the standard ethical scenario stations that are super common with MMIs along with some stations about personal motivations to study Medicine/motivation to study Medicine specifically at Curtin University, some stations about the disparities in health between non-rural and rural Australians as well as about poorer access to healthcare for Indigenous Australians. They might also ask questions about your characteristics and whether you are suited to becoming a doctor. Given this, it is unlikely that they will have things like puzzles or articles but can't be 100% certain. Unfortunately, unis do not provide results generally or even any feedback. I am offering Mock Interviews and tutoring for the MMI. If you are interested, feel free to email me at bjin0009@student.monash.edu

We made it! Some of us dead, some of us alive, but all of us are here! Take some time to rest and reflect over the year!

Hey everyone

It has been quite a while since I have posted on Atarnotes or provided any updates. Some of you may know me from my VCE Journal back in 2020 and the subsequent university journal of my journey through my Bachelor of Science at Monash to reach Medicine. I am happy to update you that I have graduated with my Bachelor of Science at Monash University with a major in Pharmacology, a minor in Developmental Biology, and an 82.0 WAM. The degree had its ups and downs and while I wish it had more application and hands-on experience, it provided me with the opportunity to fix my study habit issues, understand university life, and achieve the necessary marks to apply to Medicine.

After sitting the UCAT 4 times in a row (every year from 2020), the dreaded GAMSAT 3 times, and getting rejected by 20+ medical schools over the last 3 years, I am happy to share that I received offers for Medicine at the University of Notre Dame Sydney (Full Fee) and Monash University (CSP Bonded Medical Place for now - small chance of getting upgraded to just CSP). I will be attending Monash University due to the course being government-supported and while all Postgrad Monash Med kids have to move down to Gippsland for Year 1 (and coming back to Melbourne for Years 2 - 4), it is still within Victoria and significantly cheaper than moving to Sydney.

It feels surreal to finally reach my goal after 3 years of trying and failing. I will try my best to update this journey every month or so however there won't be any guarantees. I am excited to share this new chapter of my life with the Atarnotes community!

Welcome to ATAR Release Day!

Congratulations to all students who finished a U3/4 this year and an even bigger congrats to those who finished Year 12! No matter your result (especially if it was not as you expected), remember that you survived the mountain that is Year 12 and you even did it with some craziness that trickled through from the pandemic (online learning and lockdowns). It’s been a mammoth 13 years of learning, but for now, it’s time to celebrate!

Please be mindful of other students. Many of you will be majorly excited, but there will be others who will be disappointed in their ATARs. If this is you, that’s OK and you’re totally entitled to feel that, but remember that your ATAR is simply ONE pathway. It’s a type of currency, like a $50 coupon. You can choose to use all $50 if you want, you can choose to use $40 or you can choose to use another currency (an alternate pathway e.g. course transfer) to pay $60 to get what you want. It will be hard work to gain that last $10 (the alternate pathway) but it will pay off later when you finally get there. You may even find out that you have a scrunched up $10 note at the bottom of your bag to get in anyway (lowest selection rank is lower this year or SEAS/ subject bonuses save you). You just never know. But for now, remember that you’ve done well to get this far, irrespective of that number. Your disappointment will be temporary, but your future can be bright, if you so will it. For now, it may hurt but there is always a way and you’ve still got plenty to celebrate. (Look at you with your fancy VCE certificate!)

This post goes out to you and the Class of 2023. Enjoy that well-earnt break because y’all deserve it!

OMG I COMPLETELY FORGOT TO COME BACK HERE!!! So much has happened in between

lol same

juliarobertsxxx

really, thats amazing.
im doing app and hoping to get into medicine, but thougt its hard to get a high atar with apps.

AHH ill be praying for you guys. i cant believe i jsut read all your past conversations im in year 10 and you guys are an inspiration to me

I really want 98+ bc that was around what I was sitting on after the mocks at my school

but I will gladly take anything from 96-97 in case I didnt do as good as I thought I did for WACE

Fr tho if I didn't get what I wanted thats on me because SCSA was really nice with their exams this time round