Becoming Doctors Abroad by Medlink Students

Medlink Students interviewed student Qadir, a UK medicine student at European University Tbilisi, Georgia. He talks about his experience and describes what it's like to study at the university. 

This podcast features an insightful interview with a graduate doctor named Kevwe from Richmond Gabriel University in the Caribbean. Kevwe discusses his journey to Richmond Medical School, his experiences during his studies, the benefits of the education structure at the university, and his strategies for studying effectively. He also elaborates on the university's support system, which includes peer tutoring and access to resources. The interview further covers Kevwe's experiences living on the island, engaging in recreational activities, and handling different medical rotations during his clinical years. Transitioning to his career journey, Kway shares his experiences with the registration process with the General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK and his preparation for the PLAB exams. The video highlights his decision-making process for ranking hospitals and jobs, the steps involved in obtaining GMC registration and a skilled worker visa, and his hopes for starting his shadowing period soon. Lastly, Kevwe shares his decision to switch from USMLE to UK medical schools and discusses the importance of self-motivation and utilizing resources like YouTube. He commends Richmond Medical School for its rigorous but beneficial curriculum, personalized support from professors due to smaller class sizes, and the importance of forward planning and preparation. Follow the link provided for feedback and explore a list of detailed follow-up questions and action items derived from this interview for further reference and action. Watch the video to learn more about Kevwe's unique journey, his experiences studying medicine in the Caribbean, and his transition into practicing medicine in the UK.

Recording of our 29.03.2022 Virtual Open Day 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - Presenting Speakers 01:50 - Outline 04:05 - We Are Medlink Students 07:40 - Benefits of Studying Medicine & Dentistry Abroad 11:22 - The Current Medical Education State in the UK 12:30 - UK Medical Workforce 13:00 - Registered Doctors by Country of PMQ 13:25 - Medical Education in Europe 14:45 - Dental Education in Europe 15:40 - Graduate Entry into Europe 16:25 - University Transfers 17:30 - Tuition Fees and Living Costs 20:24 - Admission Requirements 23:46 - Best Universities Offering English Courses 25:50 - Georgia University Spotlight: Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy (TMA) 33:00 - Georgia University Spotlight: European University Tbilisi 45:15 - Serbia University Spotlight: University of Novi Sad 57:40 - Serbia University Spotlight: University of Nis 1:04:40 - Poland University Spotlight: Medical University of Silesia 1:17:40 - How Medlink Students Can Help You 01:23:04 - Live Questions 02:02:21 - Medlink Students Contact Details and Outro Special thanks to all the doctors, expert advisors, and current medical and dental students who shared their experiences.

Medlink Students have partnered up with University of Nis (Serbia) as the exclusive agency for admission. This is to provide a new transfer opportunity exclusively for our DMI students. 

• It may be possible for students to join the second semester of year 1-5 NOW. Enquire here about this.

How does it work?

• We will handle the full process of transferring for you
• No entrance exams for transfers, no state exams
• You will start right where you left off.
• Visa-support if needed
• Transfers possible into year 1 to 5.
• Transfers into 5th year; second semester, could join this week and study for 6 weeks. Then, continue in year 6 from October 2022.

By transferring to the University of Nis you gain access to:

• More practical based structure
• On-campus classes instead of online
• Year 4-6 are purely clinical practise in hospital with patients
• The course offers more than 5,500 contact hours
• GMC recognised degree since 2 graduates have already registered successfully.