[tpxvs]

just thought itd be interesting to compare how many hours of lectures different medical schools have.. also, how many more hours do you put in per week? oh and what medical school you at?

[TooSexyForMyStethoscope]

(Original post by tpxvs)
just thought itd be interesting to compare how many hours of lectures different medical schools have.. also, how many more hours do you put in per week? oh and what medical school you at?

I'm at Aberdeen. Most days we are in 9-1 or 9-3 with lectures. Afternoon anatomy/clinical skills/tutorials usually last 2hrs roughly twice a week.

Study outside of uni probably works out at a couple of hours every night with more on the weekend if I am feeling keen

[tpxvs]

(Original post by TooSexyForMyStethoscope)
I'm at Aberdeen. Most days we are in 9-1 or 9-3 with lectures. Afternoon anatomy/clinical skills/tutorials usually last 2hrs roughly twice a week.

Study outside of uni probably works out at a couple of hours every night with more on the weekend if I am feeling keen

so about 6 hours, 5 times a day.. 30 hours. plus the 2 hours twice a week.. which makes it 34 in total. couple hours every night is another 14 hours. 48 hours in total now. and extra on weekend if you feel keen, so like 50+ hours a week? really??

[TooSexyForMyStethoscope]

(Original post by tpxvs)
so about 6 hours, 5 times a day.. 30 hours. plus the 2 hours twice a week.. which makes it 34 in total. couple hours every night is another 14 hours. 48 hours in total now. and extra on weekend if you feel keen, so like 50+ hours a week? really??

Well it isn't 9-3 solid. There will be hour breaks for lunch etc. That does sound like quite a lot but is pretty standard I think Go to uni until 5...go home...spend an hour or two going over lectures...it isn't that bad. That is just me, I have no idea if that is representative

Plus you will get Wednesday afternoons off for sports.

[candleflame]

(Original post by TooSexyForMyStethoscope)
Well it isn't 9-3 solid. There will be hour breaks for lunch etc. That does sound like quite a lot but is pretty standard I think Go to uni until 5...go home...spend an hour or two going over lectures...it isn't that bad. That is just me, I have no idea if that is representative

Plus you will get Wednesday afternoons off for sports.

That's a lot of work! Do you find that doing all that keeps you up to date with everything or do you still need to step it up further when exams come round?

[John Locke]

(Original post by candleflame)
That's a lot of work! Do you find that doing all that keeps you up to date with everything or do you still need to step it up further when exams come round?

everyone will step it up when it comes to exams

[Becca-Sarah]

(Original post by TooSexyForMyStethoscope)
Go to uni until 5...go home...spend an hour or two going over lectures...it isn't that bad. That is just me, I have no idea if that is representative

When I was in your year I did maybe one afternoon a week in the library outside of lectures. Plus six hours at work, and we all know reading GP notes counts as revision

[hoonosewot]

An hour or two after uni every day? GTFO with that madness, way too keen for me.

[bahjat93]

(Original post by TooSexyForMyStethoscope)

Plus you will get Wednesday afternoons off for sports.

Sports!
Psshh, use them wisely women, orange Wednesdays!

[TooSexyForMyStethoscope]

(Original post by bahjat93)
Sports!
Psshh, use them wisely women, orange Wednesdays!

I am male. Pink user names are the ultimate symbol of masculinity.

[Happydude]

(Original post by TooSexyForMyStethoscope)
I'm at Aberdeen. Most days we are in 9-1 or 9-3 with lectures. Afternoon anatomy/clinical skills/tutorials usually last 2hrs roughly twice a week.

Study outside of uni probably works out at a couple of hours every night with more on the weekend if I am feeling keen

That sounds like a lot! Is that just because Aberdeen has a more traditional course structure?

[Hygeia]

At UEA we were scheduled basically 9-5 each day with a half day on Wednesday, then I did 1-2hrs a couple of evenings in the week.

[TooSexyForMyStethoscope]

(Original post by Happydude)
That sounds like a lot! Is that just because Aberdeen has a more traditional course structure?

One would assume so. It is difficult to give you an accurate picture as the timetable varies considerably from week to week. Depending on which groups you are in, you might find that your clinical skills and anatomy are at the start of the block or are more spread out. My original post would be one of the busiest weeks.

Self study is always difficult to estimate. Most evenings I try to cover the material in lectures that day, others prefer to review them in their breaks throughout the day.

[bahjat93]

(Original post by TooSexyForMyStethoscope)
I am male. Pink user names are the ultimate symbol of masculinity.

Or you could simply be confused about your sexuality .
I'm just saying

[Phryx]

(Original post by TooSexyForMyStethoscope)
I am male. Pink user names are the ultimate symbol of masculinity.

Wearing a pink shirt on placement is the ultimate symbol of masculinity. Well until a psychiatrist tells you you're gay.

[My-My-My]

9/10-5/6 with breaks so maybe 5 or 6 hours a day? Wednesday afternoons off and normally 1-2 hours work in the evening and a bit more at weekends.

Now in clinical years I find I'm there a lot less. I tend to leave earlier (to beat the rush hour more than anything else) but if I've had a rubbish morning I'll stay later on the wards to get more done. We've also have evening lectures every couple of weeks or so too.

[digitalis]

(Original post by tpxvs)
just thought itd be interesting to compare how many hours of lectures different medical schools have.. also, how many more hours do you put in per week? oh and what medical school you at?

48, give or take.

[nexttime]

(Original post by tpxvs)
just thought itd be interesting to compare how many hours of lectures different medical schools have.. also, how many more hours do you put in per week? oh and what medical school you at?

Honestly? Probably about 30 hours a week, with 15 of those being lectures. Much less in third (intercalated) year, and slightly less now in 4th year.

[Beska]

(Original post by Phryx)
Wearing a pink shirt on placement is the ultimate symbol of masculinity. Well until a psychiatrist tells you you're gay.