Im a medical student and I'd like to use a computer for my exams.

Im a fourth medic and this summer i have several essay exams [some 3 hours long] and I really really wanted to use a computer as I often find it difficult to write for long periods of time [im far better at typing]. I wanted to attend my GP to get a letter for my mild wrist problems - has anyone done this.

Thank you all, but if only people with this issue could respond or any medical students :]

(edited 9 years ago)

Reply 1

Etomidate

15

Do you have a medical problem with your joints?

Reply 2

Legit

OP

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Original post by Etomidate

Do you have a medical problem with your joints?

not exactly.. but they do tire when I write!

Reply 3

Etomidate

15

Original post by Legit

not exactly.. but they do tire when I write!

Well, three hour essays will do that. Best of luck for your exams.

Reply 4

confusedbrit

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Original post by Legit

not exactly.. but they do tire when I write!

so do everyone else's

Reply 5

Sarky

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Original post by Legit

Im a fourth medic and this summer i have several essay exams [some 3 hours long] and I really really wanted to use a computer as I often find it difficult to write for long periods of time [im far better at typing]. I wanted to attend my GP to get a letter for my mild wrist problems - has anyone done this.

Thank you all, but if only people with this issue could respond or any medical students :]

Unless you have a diagnosed condition which is known to impede your hand function then no, you won't to use a computer.

I'm revising at the moment and writing for hours is painful. That's just the way it is.

Reply 6

seaholme

19

My advice is to write throughout the year instead of typing, or at least leading up to exams. Buy a nice pen that's easy to write with, that's very important. Lots of biros are actually effortful to write with - a ballpoint or even an ink pen can significantly increase the comfort of doing lots of writing.

Everybody gets a sore, tired and crampy hand during exams, and most people can type faster than they write. In the job you'll be writing at break-neck speed running around consultants on ward rounds, so think of it as a skill you're banking for the future, and a handicap you share with everyone!

As with any physical exercise, if you don't use the muscles you're going to lose them.

(edited 9 years ago)

Im a medical student and I'd like to use a computer for my exams.

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