What is Medical School Like?

Thread Starter What is Medical School Like? Follow 2 hours ago 2h ago I think it's common knowledge that medical schools are harder rather than easier, but there are plenty of people who want to get into and plenty who become doctors every year. So it can't be that bad, can it? I personally loved pre clinical medicine. It was interesting and it was fairly balanced in terms of uni time and free time for hobbies. As a clinical student I feel like I am stuck between not really being a university student anymore and not quite a doctor yet. It feels weird as you have placements where you are allowed to clerk patients, write in notes and assist in various procedures and then there are others where you literally can only watch. But all together I think being medical student is great. Yes, I do have to get up at 6am to make it to placement and yes, I have about twice as much work to do after placement compared to my non-medics housemates and ye...
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