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I just finished the UKMLA exam, the biggest exam I’ve done to date. Crazy how they examine us on 4 years worth of content, even crazier that I managed to pull it off, Alhamdulillah. I’ll be adding an article all about the UKMLA on my website soon along with some content reflecting on the exam. I know the medics coming into 4th/5th year now will want me to spill the tea.
\nI got you.
\nI’ve realised that medicine isn’t all that hard. I know it seems like a lot but as each year passes by, you seem to remember and understand more stuff. Sometimes it’s just a matter of sitting down and telling yourself, I’m going to sit here until I understand this. I now feel confident with ECGs, CXRs, CTs and MRIs just because I forced myself to sit down and understand them.
\nIt’s funny that every year the exams feel somewhat challenging, but a year later you look back and they look easy. I could sit the Y3 exam right now and ace it. But a year ago I was finding it challenging. It’s very nice to see and feel that progress.
\nMy doctor friends tell me that it is very satisfying when you work and use the knowledge with real patients. That makes me feel better about learning all this seemingly pointless information.
\nI have a little break now then Y5 starts again in August. I’m really looking forward to next year, as it’s my last I’m going to make the absolute MOST out of being a student for another year.
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