6 TIPS TO HELP MEDICAL STUDENTS IN THEIR FRESHMAN YEAR.

Thriving in first-year med school is not going to be easy – and most students are aware of that. According to a recent report by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), less than 15% of medical students end up becoming Doctors!  

To do well in medical school is extremely challenging and guidance is recommended. The challenge is all the more for international students who travel abroad for med-school. Right from curriculum to cultural nuances, these students have to comprehend and imbibe more than just academics. To prepare for and study an M.D. program abroad and have a successful medical career, therefore, requires preparation – and these study tips for first-year med-school students are sure to help with it.

6 Essential tips for Freshman Medical Students 

1) Get familiar with first-year med school curriculum

Since preparation is the key here, it is best to stay prepared for the curriculum. The medical school will involve studying new subjects and concepts and familiarizing yourself with them before the beginning of the academic year would be helpful.

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INTERESTED TO ENHANCE YOUR ENGLISH SKILLS?

As an essential part of the curriculum, it becomes important to introduce English courses to students who aspire to take up International bachelor’s degree in and outside their home town. Having an international bachelor’s degree will open many doors to new opportunities, which would not have reached the student without this qualification. 

English for Academic Purpose (EAP) course prepares students with required speaking, listening, reading and writing skills for a university environment. 

This course mainly focuses on language and academic study skills. Language skills include listening comprehension, fluency development, oral intelligibility, reading, grammar, writing, and vocabulary development.

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STUDYING MEDICINE IN ZAMBIA – THE WHY, WHEN AND WHERE.

Excerpts from a radio talk on Radio Phoenix by Dr.Ajay Poddar, Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC), Texila American University on 21st March 

1:12,000 

That’s not just a number. It’s the doctor: patient ratio in Zambia (WHO report).  

An alarming and poignant situation – that’s what the number actually represents. The shortage of trained doctors in Zambia is a pressing cause, and governments and healthcare organizations are leaving no stones unturned to address it. One feasible solution to the problem is to cultivate the culture of having home-grown doctors, nurses and other medical practitioners. A demand for studying medicine in Zambia therefore has been on the rise and both government and private universities are playing significant roles in providing quality education.

On 21st Match 2018, a talk show was organized by Radio Phoenix to address the pressing matter of why study medicine in Zambia and the quality of medical education being provided. Our Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC), Dr. Ajay Poddar was invited to the event to share his thoughts on the current state and how Texila American University (TAU) is helping in providing world-class medical education to its students. 

The highlights of the talk show included: 

• Why TAU is a global-university (details about our history, global presence with campuses in 3 countries, over 4000+ enrolled students from around 70 countries and more)

Read more: http://blog.tauedu.org/studying-medicine-in-zambia-the-why-when-and-where