Feb 23 2019
23 February 2019 (Saturday) – SAVE THE DATE
Offering guidance to participating students, Medical Careers Day will cover knowledge before applying for medicine, studying abroad vs studying locally, life after medical school and career pathways of a medical doctor.
You will gain insight into speciality selection and life as a practising doctor.
Workshop and activities will be lined-up for participants.
The programme will include guiding young students with:
- Selecting the medical school for you
- Basic clinical skills workshops
- Medical students/alumni experience sharing as a medical student and as a practising doctor
- Studying medicine in Dublin and Penang
- Career pathways discussion
The event is open to pre-University students or younger. Parents are also welcome.
Registration is now open for RM50.
Tentative Programme:
| Time | Programme |
| 1200 | Registration & Lunch |
| 1300 | Welcome Address |
| 1310 | Choosing the Right Medical School by Prof Dr David Whitford, VP (Academic Affairs) & Registrar, RUMC |
| 1330 | Experience as A Medical Student in Dublin
|
| 1400 | Medical Student Experience (Workshops)
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| 1600 | Break session |
| 1615 | Career Pathway Talk & Discussion by Prof Finian O’Brien, Head of Psychiatry Department & Consulting Psychiatrist, RUMC |
| 1645 | Q&A Session |
| 1650 | Final Remarks & Closing |
