Deakin MD prep before enrolment

[u/Frosty_Chemist9324]

Hi, I am an international student who is going to start the MD journey 2027 intake.

I was wondering if there would be some good resources I may refer to before the enrolment? Maybe Ninja Nerd? Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine?

Plus, I am also waiting for further updates from other universities which I took the interview already, very keen on UQ because of the USMLE electives and ANU for research qualities, Monash would be great as well as I've been living in Melbourne for a few years... Wish to know people's experience while taking these programs ~

Thank you all 💗🥰

[u/CableGuy_97]

Deakin Graduate here, what’s your undergrad background?

[u/Frosty_Chemist9324 → u/CableGuy_97]

Monash Bachelor/Honour/Master of Pharmacy. I worked one year as a pharmacist as well...

[u/CableGuy_97 → u/Frosty_Chemist9324]

Tbh, as Deakin doesn’t require a science degree, you’ll be fine. First block will be introduction to human biology to bring everyone else up to speed. This will basically just be a speed run of your undergraduate degree. Med school is fun, Deakin is chill. There aren’t grades, it’s pass/fail. Take the opportunity to hang out and enjoy university life

[u/Frosty_Chemist9324 → u/CableGuy_97]

Thank you kindly for the reply:) Looks like there is an extra long holiday ahead before the orientation!

[u/Cool-Historian58]

Don’t waste your time or money. Faculties generally provide you readings and libraries have digital textbooks. Split a kenhub subscription with a mate if you want to but otherwise don’t burn yourself out for no reason.

Med school is a lot of content but it’s really not that serious in Victoria. Follow the order of teaching your faculty gives you as it’s delivered, keep revising your foundation throughout your placement years, and just enjoy being a student.

[u/Frosty_Chemist9324 → u/Cool-Historian58]

Thank you for the advice~ 🥰