Medical studies abroad

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Find out about a wide range of topics related to studying medicine abroad.

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What does Bratislava offer besides studying?

Many young people fulfil their dream of studying medicine in Bratislava. It quickly becomes clear that the universities in Bratislava are known for their high academic reputation and that the medical faculties in Slovakia are convincing. But what else can you expect from the Slovakian capital as a centre of life? One thing is clear, you won't get bored

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Medical studies with a specialist baccalaureate

Study medicine abroad - your chance to study medicine with a specialised baccalaureate! You dream of becoming a doctor, but in Germany you don't have the opportunity to study medicine with a specialised baccalaureate? No problem! With a Fachabitur in your pocket, you can study medicine in English at some universities abroad. And the best thing about it:

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Semester break in medical studies

As probably everyone knows, the minimum period of study in medical school is six years, although there are also some universities where you can also get your doctorate in five years because they have shortened the holidays and thus finish a year faster. Since studying medicine is a very difficult course and six years is a very long time, it's a very difficult course.

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How important is microbiology?

If you were to ask this question to a certain lecturer at our university, she would almost certainly say that it is the most important subject. Because without fundamental knowledge of microbiology, you would not be a good doctor later on. On the other hand, all lecturers claim this about their own subject. I cannot yet say how important microbiology is in hospitals.

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The income as a doctor

The medical profession offers a few areas that appeal to those interested in medicine. For some it is saving lives and understanding the human body, for others it is the generous salary. But few actually know how much a doctor earns exactly. There are many influencing factors that determine the salary and

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The right learning materials during medical school

At the beginning of your studies, it's easy to be tempted by all the anticipation and over-eagerness to buy (too) many books. But due to the excessive abundance of learning materials, it is easy to cause yourself a lot of unnecessary stress. That's why I have a few tips here on the individual pre-clinical subjects, sensible books and other learning methods. Just not the

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Support during medical studies abroad (through futureDOCTOR)

This blog post was written by our medical student in Bratislava, Isabella Raber. For many, the thought of studying abroad is intimidating, almost unimaginable. A new big phase of life begins, and that too far away from home. Others, on the other hand, are enthusiastic about living an exciting life far away from home.

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Studying medicine in the USA

This blog post was written by our medical student in Bratislava, Isabella Raber. From Grey's Anatomy to the Good Doctor to Dr. House, some of the most popular American series are set in US hospitals and show the exciting lives of doctors and their interactions with their patients. It is not by chance that these film adaptations are so

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How do I write summaries in my studies? - The Cornell Method and other tips and tricks

This blog post was written by our medical student in Bratislava, Isabella Raber. A popular learning method among pupils and students is summarising the learning material. It provides a good overview of the material relevant to the exam and summarises the most important information in a document. This way you don't lose valuable time between presentations and books.

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How long does the training to become a junior doctor take?

This blog post was written by our medical student in Bratislava, Isabella Raber. Passing the state examination and finally finishing medical school - that's what all medical students dream of. Wearing white coats, you walk the long corridors of the hospital, slightly nervous but happy, breathing in the smell of disinfectant and filtering out the soft beeping of equipment.

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The first physiology practical course

This blog post was written by our medical student in Bratislava, Isabella Raber. One of the most popular subjects among pre-medical students is physiology. Nowadays, we believe we have a complete understanding of the basic processes of our body. The rapid findings and successes of medicine in the last hundred years, in conjunction with technical progress

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The TMS: structure and preparation

This blog post was written by our medical student in Bratislava, Isabella Raber. You've passed the Abitur, but the grade point average is not good enough to be accepted directly at a medical university in Germany. Many applicants have a similar experience. Through training or a voluntary social year, the grade point average of the Abitur can be improved by a little.

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450€ Early Bird Voucher

Secure your Early Bird discount for your medical studies with futuredoctor now! Choose a medical degree programme WITHOUT NC/MedAT/TMS/EMS at one of 13 universities until 31.12.2022 and save 450€. At selected universities also possible with Fachabitur/vocational school-leaving certificate! As soon as you have been convinced by one or more universities, you will receive a credit of €450 towards our

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Joining forces to combat the shortage of doctors - futuredoctor and praktischArzt to work together in future

The job portal praktischArzt from Mannheim and futuredoctor, a placement agency for prospective medical students in other European countries, have entered into a cooperation agreement as of 1 August 2022. The cooperation between futuredoctor and the successful job portal for medical professionals praktischArzt is intended to make even more young people aware of alternative opportunities to study medicine in other European countries. In this way, the growing shortage of doctors is to be counteracted in the future. "We

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How do I learn properly in medical school? - What type of learner am I?

This blog post was written by our medical student Isabella Mina Raber. Who doesn't know this situation: Your lecturer has already repeated the subject matter several times, you have also studied it intensively at home, but you still don't have a clear view. A situation that I hope you will be spared with the help of this two-part blog series "How do I learn properly in (medical) studies?

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Operating theatre assistance in medical school?

This blog post was written by our medical student Jonas Grösz. Assisting in the operating theatre is a very lovely experience that pretty much every medical student wants to experience. In the 6 years of medical school, there are several internships and clinical placements to complete, which should show you the duties and responsibilities of a doctor, and hopefully you will end up

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Setting up a flat share during medical studies abroad

This blog post was written by our medical student Jonathan Koch. Looking for a flat & setting up a flat share in a foreign country You have successfully passed the medical entrance test and received the acceptance letter from the medical university. You can finally start! But before you can really get started with your studies, there is one more hurdle to overcome in order to find a place to live.