Do medical students watch TV?

Approximately 90% or more of both medical and nursing students reported watching dramas, comedies, news, and movies on television, while 84% of medical students and 81% of nursing students watched television medical dramas (p = 0.454).
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Can you have fun as a medical student?

Medical school can be fun, and it's up to you to make it that way. Some of my fondest moments were in med school, and I cherish the time there, the incredible learning and the friends I made along the way.
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Can you enjoy life as a med student?

Full Member. Medicine is hard work but you can absolutely enjoy life. Imagine yourself in the future with a 9-5 job that doesn't interest you. You may have some more free time, but would you enjoy your life as much with a soul-crushing job?
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How many hours a day does a medical student study?

How Many Hours Should a Medical Student Study? Some medical students study anywhere between 8-11 hours a day during their exam period, with most students hovering around the 3-5 hour mark on a normal day.
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How many hours a week should a medical student study?

Despite our relatively few in-class hours, medical school does take up a frighteningly large proportion of your time. That being said, between studying (about 30-40 hours per week), class, and clinical work, there are little pockets of completely free time to be discovered and treasured.
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Do medical students get any free time?

The quick answer to this is yes, you will have free time in med school. Without free time how are you supposed to sleep, eat and 'do' all the other things involved in being a fully functioning human being? Your classes, lectures and hospital commitments can't keep you occupied for a full 24-hours of the day.
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How many hours MBBS students sleep?

How much sleep do medical students get? There were 261, out of a possible 720, responses to the survey. While 71.5% of respondents believed that they needed >7 hours of sleep only 24.9% of respondents stated they average >7 hours of sleep.
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What is the hardest doctor to become?

Residency Match: The 7 most competitive medical specialties
  • Integrated interventional radiology.
  • Orthopedic surgery.
  • Integrated plastic surgery.
  • Radiation oncology.
  • Neurological surgery.
  • Otolaryngology.
  • Thoracic surgery.
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How stressful is medical school?

“There's no doubt that med school is stressful and can take a toll on your mental well-being. No matter how much you plan and study, you will likely get stressed at least a few times in medical school. Therefore, it is important to figure out how you best deal with stress early on.
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Which medical school is hardest?

Top 10 Hardest Medical Schools To Get Into
  • Harvard Medical School. ...
  • Wake Forest School Of Medicine. ...
  • George Washington School Of Medicine And Health Sciences. ...
  • Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University. ...
  • Howard University College Of Medicine. ...
  • New York University (NYU) Grossman School Of Medicine.
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Do med students do parties?

It really depends on your school/class and whether you have non med student friends where you go to school. During undergrad I partied all the time, at least 2-4 nights a week. You will probably have to ease up a little, at least during certain times i.e. pretest, etc. Its more timing than anything.
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Why you shouldn't become a doctor?

Stressful and demanding work

Most doctors work more than 40 hours a week. Their work is stressful because they deal with sick and often frustrated people. They carry a great burden on their shoulders because people lives' are in their hands. Numerous doctors feel overworked and stressed because of these pressures.
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Why I should not study medicine?

The reality is that practicing medicine can be stressful, laborious, and without reward, and with rising costs of medical school, crippling student debt, increased pressure from insurance companies, and the looming threat of malpractice suits, most doctors don't see impressive financial rewards until much later in ...
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Do doctors have no life?

Being a doctor, is one of the most respectful job and it feels great to serve people and give them a new life as well. Doctors do have an awesome life, because they will always be able to earn lot of money and also would get respect as well. So doctor is always a great job to choose and to be.
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Do medical students get weekends off?

Typically, classes won't be conducted on weekends, but don't think that having the weekend “off” in medical school is like having a weekend off during undergrad. – How many hours on average per day are needed at minimum to devote to medical school classes/studying? This varies widely depending on the person.
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Is there homework in medical school?

Students are expected to do presentations or case reports, if that counts as homework. But these are uncommon. Med school Faculty (myself included) don't have the time to waste grading homework assignments!
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How do med students relax?

Medicine also has a reputation for attracting fairly competitive students.
...
Dealing with Stress as a Medical Student
  1. Take a step back. Try and put your worries into perspective. ...
  2. Plan your time. ...
  3. Get enough sleep. ...
  4. Don't neglect the rest of your life. ...
  5. Talk to people.
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Is studying medicine worth it?

Med students who realize they don't really want to work as doctors have already taken on large loans, and often feel trapped. Unless you truly feel a calling for medicine, can cope well with the stress, or are highly motivated by the future pay off, medical school is often not worth it.
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Can you fail med school?

Yes. If you break the code of conduct of your school, or fail to act accordingly, failing is a possibility. Academically however, due to the costs involved in training each student, med schools will do everything they can to keep low-scoring students from leaving the program.
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What surgeon has the best lifestyle?

The ROAD specialties, standing for radiology, ophthalmology, anesthesiology, and dermatology have historically been the best for those optimizing for lifestyle.
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What is the richest type of doctor?

RELATED: The list of the top 10 highest physician salaries by specialty for 2019
  • Neurosurgery — $746,544.
  • Thoracic surgery — $668,350.
  • Orthopedic surgery — $605,330.
  • Plastic surgery — $539,208.
  • Oral and maxillofacial — $538,590.
  • Vascular surgery — $534,508.
  • Cardiology — $527,231.
  • Radiation oncology — $516,016.
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Is physics necessary for MBBS?

In MBBS there is no specific subject as Physics and Chemistry. But having a sound knowledge of both the subjects is must. There are topics which require the understanding and knowledge of concepts of physics. There are also topics in medicines and biochemistry which require your chemistry to be perfect.
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How do medical students study so much?

Study smart

Every medical student will have a different way of studying, collating information, and organizing their study periods so that they can be more productive and efficient. Some students may prefer to study with other students in a study group, while others prefer to be free from distraction and study alone.
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How much sleep does a surgeon get?

Of the 581 respondents, 70 percent reported needing at least 7 hours of sleep to function at their best during the day, yet physicians reported sleeping an average of 6.5 hours on a workday. Physicians reported "making up" for lost sleep on the weekends or days off by sleeping an average of 7.5 hours a night.
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