Aha, a Warwick thread! Fantastic

I've been here for over 2 weeks now and I've got to admit, and take this seriously, it is hard work and is going to be VERY hard work over 4 years. The university doesn't take slackers lightly and expects us to attend all lectures (or receive disciplinary action) and seminars, as well as all other classes.
But the medical school is amazing. Honestly, we've received all the info we could ever want to do well. Each handbook we get has all the reading we need to do, self-assessment exercises and further info, as well as lecture slides. The teachers are all very enthusiastic, and we learn in groups following lectures to re-emphasise knowledge, which helps things sink in and prepares you for self-directed learning in your own time.
We're doing community placements from the word GO also, which is brilliant. Warwick focusses quite heavily on producing well-rounded doctors who communicate well. They basically plan their curriciulum around the guidelines set by the GMC in "Tomorrow's Doctors", and as a result it's quite heavy on sociology. But our placements are great. We interview patients in 2 weeks time, which is an amazing progression considering thats on week 4 of semester 1. Properly interviewing for an hour! Those poor, poor people.
But yes, I've got to stop singing their praises. I think, to summarise:
- Warwick's an amazing place to study medicine, but
only if you're 100% dedicated to a career as a doctor. Those with doubts are weeded out I'm afraid to say. So far, 2 people have left our course already following realism hitting home during the first fortnight.
Any further questions, ask me please
