Hello and welcome to our faq page!
Here you can download our detailed FAQ document, lovingly prepared by your UEA MedSoc Committee 2020-21.
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As a taster, here are some of the most frequently asked FAQs...
What is the standard week like for a medic at Uea?
There is no such thing as a ‘standard’ week at UEA. However, each year has a loose structure that the weeks follow. From the get-go, you’ll be involved in an array of teaching formats: from PBLs to placements, your classic lectures (COVID-19 permitting) to a potent dose of weekly anatomy.
This doesn’t mean that you’re stuck just studying medicine - there are a plethora of things to do in Norwich and UEA, some of which are mentioned below!
(Pre COVID-19) This is the typical first year (A100) timetable:
This doesn’t mean that you’re stuck just studying medicine - there are a plethora of things to do in Norwich and UEA, some of which are mentioned below!
(Pre COVID-19) This is the typical first year (A100) timetable:
- Monday and Tuesday: Lectures at the Bob Champion Building, a brisk walk or bike ride to the lecture halls situated by the hospital. We have heard that lectures might be shifted to an online platform, but still be prepared to venture to the Bob Champion regularly as a first year medic!
- Wednesday: You will mainly have anatomy sessions with full cadaveric dissection. Around once a term you will also have ‘Consultation Skills’ seminars.
- Thursday: Primary Care at your designated general practice.
- Friday: In the morning you will have a PBL session, and usually in the afternoon you will round off your week’s learning objectives with clinical relevance.
how about revision and the insane workload - we've all heard the rumours about medical school?
We wish we could say that first year actually requires little to no work, but unfortunately this is not exactly the case. This however does not mean that you will need to live in the library - far from it. As with any demanding course/job, there is a very good work-life balance to be found, and by staying organised and on top of things, you will find your first year very enjoyable.
We also highly discourage working way too hard during your first year. Whilst it is very important not to fall too behind on the content, it is more important that you enjoy your time and that you meet as many people as possible and take every opportunity that comes your way. Use this year as a way to find your footing for how university life works (it’s pretty different to school!), and hone your revision technique for future years!
We also highly discourage working way too hard during your first year. Whilst it is very important not to fall too behind on the content, it is more important that you enjoy your time and that you meet as many people as possible and take every opportunity that comes your way. Use this year as a way to find your footing for how university life works (it’s pretty different to school!), and hone your revision technique for future years!
Should I bring my car to uni?
Nah, unless you have a very good reason to. Parking is expensive at UEA and in all honesty there isn’t much need for a car. Maybe once you move out of campus from second year onwards driving may be useful, but first years almost never would need one. A well-maintained bike can go really far (literally and figuratively).
where can I keep up to date with the latest information?
Our Facebook group is there to keep all our members updated with the latest information. Find the link below:
General Facebook Group
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General Facebook Group
Here's the link for our Instagram as well, you're welcome!