Welcome Back! Introducing Dr. Kam: A University Student Studying Medicine

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The discussion revolves around the return of a forum member, Dr. Kam, who shares their experiences transitioning from a focus on mathematics and physics to studying medicine. The conversation touches on personal reflections, educational pathways, and cultural differences in medical training.

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  • Dr. Kam expresses nostalgia for mathematics and physics while adapting to the demands of medical studies.
  • Some participants acknowledge the challenges and excitement of studying medicine, including practical experiences like dissection and clinical skills.
  • There is a mention of differing educational structures in medical training between countries, highlighting a four-year program in Dr. Kam's country compared to the longer pathway in the US.
  • One participant humorously questions the transition from math to medicine, indicating mixed feelings about the change.
  • Another participant welcomes Dr. Kam back and expresses confidence in their success in medicine.
  • A participant provides a link to an archive, suggesting changes in the forum since Dr. Kam's last visit.

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Participants generally express support for Dr. Kam's return and their choice to study medicine, though there are differing views on the educational pathways and the implications of such a transition.

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I hope you guys still remember me. I do miss you, and of course I miss PF as well. :shy: Also want to say hi to those who don't know me. :smile:

Just a brief introduction of myself. I'm a rather old member here but have left here for about a year, and now I'm back! Why have I left? A long story. :rolleyes:

I'm now a first year university student. Mathematics and physics have been my favourite subjects, and they are still my favourites now. But then I decided to study something else that it is totally different from maths/physics. I don't need to do calculus, algebra, geometry, mechanics anymore, but I really miss doing maths. There were times when I doubt if I've chosen the right subject to study. My heart ached everytime when I logged on to PF because of all the struggles in my mind. That's one of the reasons why I quitted PF at that time. In the 2nd semester, I started to get used to studying medicine, and life became easier since then. And then I think actually it's quite fun studying medicine.

It's quite interesting to dissect cadaver, learn clinical skills and do animal experiments. :wink:

Now, a year has gone and I survive! Phew! I passed all the exams this year! :blushing: The final exams ended at the end of May. Then I attatched to cardiology department for two weeks and am now doing microbiology research for summer attatchment. After microbiology attatchment, I may do another attatchment in surgical department. Probably I'll ask a pathologist to let me watch a live autopsy(I've only watched a video-taped one) before the new semester starts. :smile:

I still have four years to go before you can call me Dr. Kam. :-p

I traveled to Thailand with friends a few weeks ago and that was a nice trip. I tried to fly an ultralight aircraft in a flying club there and nearly lost control at about 6000 feet. Luckily there's a licensed pilot besides me and he saved his life by taking control of the plane immediately. :biggrin:

I hope you guys are doing well. o:) Have a nice day!
 
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KLscilevothma said:
I still have four years to go before you can call me Dr. Kam. :-p

Hi KL! Its great to hear that you're happy with the change and doing well.

It's quite interesting to dissect cadaver

 
It's quite interesting to dissect cadaver, learn clinical skills and do animal experiments.
Hi Doc Franki, Are you sure about this doctor thing :biggrin:
I am not sure wether to cringe or clap :rolleyes: But i guess you must be almost
nice if you like PF, it must have been a big leap from math to, to, to, what
you do :confused: but the need of the one is less than the few, so good
luck, i think :confused:
 
Welcome back KLscilevothma!

That's great that you've gone into medicine! It sounds like you will do well. :smile:
 
I find it interesting that you country, apparently, has a 4 year program which makes you a medical doctor. In the US you must complete a 4 year Undergrad degree (in nearly any field) before you apply to med school. Med school is yet another 4-6 year program, only then can you call yourself a medical doctor.
 

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