In this second episode of our podcast opening two-part theme we continue to demystify studying medicine. This time we discuss the different types of exams in the early years, what's expected from you and ask whether being at University means you're expected to figure most things out for yourself...

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Recommendations from the episode:
—"The Dark Room" metaphor blog
—"Kharma medic" YouTube video

Time Stamps 

1. Med School Exams (early years)

(01:50) Written exams
(04:45) How do exams reflect future clinical practice?
(06:30) Should we just focus on passing?
(12:47) Formatives and value of practice questions
(16:20) OSCEs..being put on the spot, importance of practice & feeding good dogs

2. Support & Transition to Medical School Learning

(21:20) Figuring Things Out: barriers, support and importance of questioning
(34:46) Tips if Struggling with Studies: dark room metaphor
(40:09) Recommendations