Doctor of Medicine - Frequently Asked Questions

Hear from a current Canadian student and lecturer as they answer frequently asked questions about what it's really like to study the Doctor of Medicine at Sydney. Use chapters below to skip through to the answers you want to hear. Chapters: Why did you choose to study medicine? 0:31 Why did you choose the University of Sydney for your medical degree? 0:53 Do you need a science background to study medicine? 01:40 What are your favourite things about living in Sydney? 02:17 Do you feel safe as an international student in Australia? 03:00 What qualities do you look for in a medical student? 03:19 What was it like settling into the University of Sydney and making new friends? 04:23 If I get an offer for admission can I defer and commence at a later date? 05:31 What is your timetable like? 06:16 When do clinical placements commence and what is involved? 07:03 How do you balance work and study? 09:16 What is the average class size and what proportion are international? 10:08 Do you find it easy to reach out to your academics? 11:39 What opportunities exist for international placements? 12:51