Hi, it looks like you're still studying, so here's a piece of advice, as I also studied in Poland: Complain to the dean's office through the student representative. I've had those situations as well, and complaints helped a lot.
I am a firefighter/paramedic stateside who is planning to enroll in a one year, pre-med post-bacc program starting next May. I have begun studying Polish on my own now as I enjoy the language and culture of Poland, and I am seriously considering this route for medical school. The issues you have raised in this video are significant, but hopefully most, if not all, of them will be addressed within the next two years when I plan to start medical school. Dziękuję za ten film!
I found out about your channel recently and I just want to say that thank you so much for such genuine and great content.It's really helpful.I wanted to ask are there any students you know who studied in Poland but did their internship or worked in Australia (just curious)?
Thank you! I haven't met any Australians here personally but I think we have a few in the program. Here's a link to PUMS' FB page for applicants. They're pretty good about answering questions like yours: facebook.com/groups/PUMSapplicants/
Hi there! I'm from Australia, I'm about to apply to Poznan's medical program! I was also wondering if students did their internship in Australia :) been a few years now haha, but how did you go with getting your question answered? I would also love to know the answer
Im currently at 2nd year an another polish university, I would have also mention, at least on my experience, the fact of the few or inexistent flexibility with absences on basically all clases. Even when the student does not find the lecture useful for example, or when its for elective courses (but mandatory) that will only stress and make the daily schedule even more busy than it actually is and does not really help at all on the formation of the student. We had music and medicine elective on the 1st year, were we had mandatory classes during 4hs even in exam sessions. And like that one there is plenty of other similar situations. Sometimes you just have the feelling that there is some stuff happening, which is pointless, in which you will never have a say, and as he mentioned you just have to adapt and bow your head to it.
Hi! Absolutely love your videos- thank you for sharing. I am a biochemistry grad from the UK and am strongly considering applying to PUMS. I am glad to hear that you enjoy it and would recommend it overall, as it is such a big life change especially when you already have a stable career. Just out of curiosity, are there many British grads there or are they mainly American/ Canadian (that aren’t Polish)?
Madeleine Farrant Thanks! My class is quite diverse with a number of students from Taiwan, Lebanon, Iran, EU, and North America. We do have a handful of British students who also plan to do specialty training in the UK.
Masked Goose Masked Goose Thank you for your reply! I love that the unis in Poland are so diverse, I grew up in an international/ American environment so it is something that really appeals to me. Hopefully I’ll be joining in 2021!
MA to MD Thank you for your reply! That’s lovely to hear your class is so diverse. I am coming to visit Poznan on the 25th for a few days so will check out the uni in person then too. I am British but contemplating residency in the US which is one of the reasons why PUMS appeals, but it is reassuring to hear that people do go back to the UK as well to complete training.
@@madeleinefarrant2516 No problem! And best of luck choosing a med school. I'm curious what you'll think of Poznan. Lublin is another program you might look into, as they offer 2 full years of clinical rotations in the US.
MA to MD cheers thank you! To be honest I will probably go for PUMS because I believe they are the only uni that offer the 4 year programme- Lublin looks great but as I already have a degree in biochem I would rather 4 years over 6. But yes looking forward to visiting the city over the weekend to get a feel of everything, I think it is very important to do :) Would love to let you know how I find Poznan! Thanks again
Hi. I'm currently applying to wroclaw medical university and I recently saw someone's post online about how the pass percentages in polish medical universities are extremely low due to the difficulty of the exams. Is it true?
Hey there! I'm new to your channel. I'm currently also considering applying to medical school in Poland, and I was wondering whether there is a difference in price for eu and international students. Many thanks in advance!
Hello! My Brother just got into the PUMS and will hopefully be studying there starting this year. So I am so happy that I found your videos! We were wondering if language becomes an Issue. Are the students expected to learn Polish to be able to work at the hospital for the practical part of the studies? I also heard that there is a 13 month Internship at the end of the medicine studies in Poland, is that apply to the international studies as well, how does language play into that? I would be really happy if you respond and help for our decision.
lara celik Congrats on your brother’s acceptance! Yes language plays a big role in our clinical rotations in Poland. Our physicians are bilingual, but most patients will only speak Polish. To get the most out of clinicals, we should gain some level of Polish proficiency.
thank you for the informational video. After doing some research, i noticed that a competency exam is required. What is a competency exam?? and is it done online for international students? + what are other requirements to get into med school in poland? Thank you❤️🙏🏻
The entrance exam is a basic science test on Bio, Chem, and Physics. If you’ve taken those courses you’ll do fine. Plus the interview seems to be weighted more heavily. That said, the admission requirements have changed since I entered the program (PUMS only offers a 6 year MD now). Here’s a link to the FB page for applicants, where you can get more current info on application requirements: facebook.com/groups/PUMSapplicants/?ref=share
Greetings. Dear international European university Poland campus offers medicine. But i think this university is not approved by polish government. So please guide me that this university is a scam or not
Let me ask you something though........in an earlier video you mentioned that you came from a English teaching, academic back ground. How was it going from that to heavy science. What I mean is, did you connect with the science at all or did you find it dry and unengaging, but something you had to get done but didnt particularly enjoy? I love the idea of being a doctor myself but I dont love science. I can get the job done and theres nothing I cant handle about science, but I just dont seem to connect with the material. How did you find the science coming from where you were before.
Eoin Brennan Great question! For one, I feel my humanities background prepared me well for med school. I absorb textbooks fairly quickly and attribute this to years of teaching writing and giving feedback on student work. As for connecting with science, in my post-bacc I did enjoy bio, chem, and even O chem (Physics was a beast tho). Keep in mind the courses you take in med school will be way more fun than prereqs if you are interested in the human body and it’s disease. I enjoyed Histo and Micro much more than any of the prereqs, and I’ve been glued to Pathoma for much of the summer, by choice. And if you enjoy dissection in bio lab, cadaver lab in Anatomy will blow your mind. Maybe reflect on what draws you to medicine in the first place. The human side of science becomes much clearer in med school, which makes it compelling for me.
Hey man, thanks for the video! I was just wondering, are you planning to go back to the US and practice medicine there, or are you looking to practice abroad? I've heard it is a bit of an uphill battle if we're going back to the US, but I'm also open to practicing abroad too. Do you have any idea what prospects look like for PUMS Graduates in terms of matching/residency/practicing abroad? I'd love to hear your thoughts
Yes, I’m planning to return to the US for residency and practice. As far as matching, we have a dozen or so PUMS grads match in the states each year, most in primary care and a couple in more competitive fields like anesthesia/surgery. If you are open to primary care or fields like Psych, PMR, and even OB, then I wouldn’t be too concerned about matching from PUMS. But if you have your sights set on a super competitive residency like Derm or Neurosurgery, then you’d be wise to apply stateside. Those matches aren’t impossible from an international med school, but they are extremely rare
And yes you can work in the EU with a degree from PUMS, as many of my classmates plan to do. Each country has its own language/licensing exam requirements. Here’s a link to our FB page for applicants. You can get info on specific countries here: facebook.com/groups/PUMSapplicants/?ref=share
@@MAtoMD Hey,what do you mean by stateside? I'm looking towards derm and I'm also thinking of applying to poland for med school. What advice do you have for me? Thanks in advance!
Hi, Thanks for great video. My son secured admission at Lodz and University of Warsaw. His schooling is from Middle East in English in a top British school. He would ideally like to settle in UK or US after his medicine. Which of the above two schools he should chose? Or should he apply to PUMS or any other school? Please comment
Congrats on your son’s acceptances. From what I hear, the programs in Poland are quite similar across the board in terms of educational quality, research opportunities, and yes challenges. One exception is Jagiellonian in Krakow, which seems to have the best reputation. I would also advise you to ask the two programs about how previous graduates have done in terms of securing training positions in the UK and US. Hope this helps!
It depends on the program, but always worth a shot. At PUMS (and maybe Lodz), a strong MCAT score/interview can probably make up for a low GPA. I think Lublin has a GPA cutoff of 3.0 or a little higher.
I wanted to ask about challenge #1. You mentioned some instructors are not understanding. Supposed we were faced by these changes of locoation, or time, are we held accountable for that issue ? Can they fail us because of that?! One more thing, is attendance graded, or necessary in any way ? (Meant to ask that if you arrived late and the instructor assigned as abscent, can you still attend the class? Or he will ask you to leave.. also is that abscent note gonna affect you?
Attendance policies vary quite a bit across departments here, as do teaching methods and grading policies. To be frank I’ve found most professors are quite strict regarding attendance. Absences can lower your grade and in anatomy, for instance, you cannot enter lab sessions if you arrive late. But you tend to get familiar with each prof’s style so failing due to absences/tardies shouldn’t be an issue.
Moving to ask about challenge number 2, are these decisions just fixed and concrete ? Is there a possibility of negociations with them or trying to find a fair solution ? Sorry for asking such silly questions, but these small details really matter and may influence the decision 😬
Yes, we can always try to protest and we often do. Some profs are more receptive to dialogue than others. In Biochem, for instance, our prof did allow us to review exams and even removed one or two erroneous questions. But unfortunately this has been an exception so far.
Hey thank you for making this video I have made an application to PUMS. I have been doing the self-assessment test online I have also say the GAMSAT and passed that. Can I ask did 100% of your first year pass ? And how many people are there on your course ?
Congrats on the GAMSAT! We had a good passing rate but 4 classmates did fail year one due to Histology oral exam, which was tough. There are now 71 students in my class (2/4MD). Best of luck with admissions
Hey sorry to pester or if I sounded like I creep I just thought it would be better to communicate via Instagram because it saves everyone viewing this conversation on TH-cam haha also can I ask how many started the class and how many failed so you said 71pple passed how many failed and how many people from start to finish passed like from year 1 to year 4 ? Also what is the quality of teaching like ? Many thanks 🙏🏽 looking great too 🔥
Yes! I'm not sure about Tanzania specifically, but we do have students from Africa, Asia, the ME, and Europe. North Americans make up a smaller fraction of the program
Yes, however they tend to view applicants holistically. I’m not sure if there is a minimum score, but if you have a basic science foundation the exam shouldn’t be a problem.
Depending on the school...could I do my first 4 years of Pre-Med in USA and transfer my credits/courses/ classes I took and finish up the last 2 years in Poland?
Sherry v I don’t think so. From what I’ve seen, it’s possible to transfer a few courses at most. You might check out the 6 year MD track, which includes premed courses
@@MAtoMD okay..thanks for response. Btw can you share how do manage to study such glut of info and retain it because most of us are afraid that we are not that smart ur we are not in school so we are just out of habit to study etc ..
@@ariaaria6104 Good question. And yes, one of my next videos will be about study strategies for medical school. True, med school is tough, but an organized study plan can make it more manageable
@@MAtoMD thanks for the response. Actually I want to study neurosciences but in current UG degree I suffered with many subjects which are rrequired in pg in neuroscience.
Have other students had difficulties similar to you with the loans? Is it common to have these troubles with loans or is it bad luck and you are one of the random people that got unlucky?
Unfortunately it's not my luck :) Loan handling has been an issue for a couple years, according to upper year students. I've heard there should be some changes this coming year and I'll post an update soon as I know for sure.
@@rolandbrutus MD students at PUMS are only eligible for private loans. Our USMLE pass rates are decent (70%+) but not high enough to qualify for federal loans. However I think dentistry is eligible for fed loans here.
@@MAtoMD Thanks for taking the time to reply to my message in spite of your busy schedule bro! It's rather unfortunate that students can only borrow money from private lenders at the school. I wish you all the best in your journey! I believe that you will be a doctor that truly cares about his patients.
Hi Douglas, Thank you for the good video /content. My name is Prasad, I have couple of questions: 1. Assume you are a US citizen ? If yes, what made you to choose PUMS (Poznan University) for your Medicine/MD Program? And are you still with PUMS studying there or are you done completing your MD and returned back to USA? 2. My daughter is a US Citizen, she has done all her schooling from India (12th Grade) and trying to get admission into PUMS for this fall 2022. Could you elaborate on the path forward (what to do next) after graduating from PUMS with MD ? Do students go for acquiring the Medical license from Poland, is it a mandatory to obtain the medical license from Poland, before writing the USMLE exams ?
Hello! Im currently apply for the PUMS undergrad route and would like to know more about the application process. If you could please share or give any advice it would be much appreciated!! Thank you.
Here is a link to PUMS’ FB page for applicants. You can get answers from many current students. And if you’ve still got questions, feel free to msg me on IG: facebook.com/groups/PUMSapplicants/?ref=share
As of exam review policies - I would bet those professors who're denying the reviews are older ones, or lazy. In communist time professor was kinda like a king, ruling over peasants with iron discipline. Not all of them but the previous system allowed that, and still some of them are cultivating old habits.
Hmm I'm not familiar with LEK, but you might ask in the FB group for applicants. We've got some current students who are likely familiar with Polish language exams: facebook.com/groups/PUMSapplicants/?ref=share
Ceren Hey, I’m at Poznan U of Medical Sciences. If you self-finance your studies, PUMS is a decent option in Poland. But be wary of using student loans here
Food is generally cheaper here than in the US. I buy groceries every 2-3 days and spend around 200USD/month. But I cook (and eat) a lot! Others might spend less. If you go out for kebab, burgers, or pierogis, you can expect to pay 4-8USD for a good sized meal. There are also some incredible mom n pops' restaurants nearby where you spend about the same for traditional Polish food.
Yes, I considered applying there as well but chose not to due to tuition being quite high for clinical years 3 and 4. But those two full years of clinical experience in US hospitals would theoretically make matching a bit easier. It’s a trade off
@@corinne1928 Yes. Carib programs generally include two years of US rotations, which greatly increases your odds of matching. But tuition was ultimately too high for me. By contrast my school in Poland allows us 4 months of US rotations and tuition is less than half that of Saba, the program I most considered. It’s a trade off
Hello Katie Skoczen, I would like to speak to you about the 6 year program at U of Jag. I have some questions regarding residencies and their teaching. Please, your reply will be greatly appreciated.
Good afternoon and I hope you are doing great. Please do you mind if I can get your email address so I can ask you some personal questions about studying in Poland. Your response will be very much appreciated.
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I am so grateful for your honest reviews and the guidance you provide with these videos! Thank you.
Glad they are helpful!
Great video. Thank you for sharing your experience and perspectives with us😊
Ondreia Thomas Welcome! Glad it’s helpful
I would really really really like to thank you so much for these insightful videos that are helping many students. Good luck in everything really 🙌🏻❤️
Thank you! Glad to hear they’re helpful
Bro the muscle up on the rings = Impressive. Cheers for the info though, I'm looking to study in Europe myself.
Thanks! Picked up a pair of rings during quarantine and I'm hooked. Good luck, Europe is a good place to study
Hi, it looks like you're still studying, so here's a piece of advice, as I also studied in Poland:
Complain to the dean's office through the student representative.
I've had those situations as well, and complaints helped a lot.
I am a firefighter/paramedic stateside who is planning to enroll in a one year, pre-med post-bacc program starting next May. I have begun studying Polish on my own now as I enjoy the language and culture of Poland, and I am seriously considering this route for medical school. The issues you have raised in this video are significant, but hopefully most, if not all, of them will be addressed within the next two years when I plan to start medical school. Dziękuję za ten film!
That's a great plan. Learning some Polish before you arrive will go a long way. Best of luck with your post-bacc
Hello Douglas, thanks a lot for your invaluable information. May I ask if you are still studying in medicine in Poland? Thanks
I found out about your channel recently and I just want to say that thank you so much for such genuine and great content.It's really helpful.I wanted to ask are there any students you know who studied in Poland but did their internship or worked in Australia (just curious)?
Thank you! I haven't met any Australians here personally but I think we have a few in the program. Here's a link to PUMS' FB page for applicants. They're pretty good about answering questions like yours: facebook.com/groups/PUMSapplicants/
Hi there! I'm from Australia, I'm about to apply to Poznan's medical program! I was also wondering if students did their internship in Australia :) been a few years now haha, but how did you go with getting your question answered? I would also love to know the answer
Im currently at 2nd year an another polish university,
I would have also mention, at least on my experience, the fact of the few or inexistent flexibility with absences on basically all clases.
Even when the student does not find the lecture useful for example, or when its for elective courses (but mandatory) that will only stress and make the daily schedule even more busy than it actually is and does not really help at all on the formation of the student.
We had music and medicine elective on the 1st year, were we had mandatory classes during 4hs even in exam sessions. And like that one there is plenty of other similar situations.
Sometimes you just have the feelling that there is some stuff happening, which is pointless, in which you will never have a say, and as he mentioned you just have to adapt and bow your head to it.
Are you in WUM 😂
I was in Uwm in Olsztyn, now I have transferred to the medical school in my hometown !!@@solo3281
Nice to see u again
Thanks :)
Hi! Absolutely love your videos- thank you for sharing. I am a biochemistry grad from the UK and am strongly considering applying to PUMS. I am glad to hear that you enjoy it and would recommend it overall, as it is such a big life change especially when you already have a stable career. Just out of curiosity, are there many British grads there or are they mainly American/ Canadian (that aren’t Polish)?
Madeleine Farrant Thanks! My class is quite diverse with a number of students from Taiwan, Lebanon, Iran, EU, and North America. We do have a handful of British students who also plan to do specialty training in the UK.
Masked Goose Masked Goose Thank you for your reply! I love that the unis in Poland are so diverse, I grew up in an international/ American environment so it is something that really appeals to me. Hopefully I’ll be joining in 2021!
MA to MD Thank you for your reply! That’s lovely to hear your class is so diverse. I am coming to visit Poznan on the 25th for a few days so will check out the uni in person then too. I am British but contemplating residency in the US which is one of the reasons why PUMS appeals, but it is reassuring to hear that people do go back to the UK as well to complete training.
@@madeleinefarrant2516 No problem! And best of luck choosing a med school. I'm curious what you'll think of Poznan. Lublin is another program you might look into, as they offer 2 full years of clinical rotations in the US.
MA to MD cheers thank you! To be honest I will probably go for PUMS because I believe they are the only uni that offer the 4 year programme- Lublin looks great but as I already have a degree in biochem I would rather 4 years over 6. But yes looking forward to visiting the city over the weekend to get a feel of everything, I think it is very important to do :) Would love to let you know how I find Poznan! Thanks again
Hi Douglas, I got admitted to PUMS for Fall2021 and I was wondering if I could ask you some questions regarding the school.
I also got admitted for fall 2021 medicine 6 yrs program
Hi. I'm currently applying to wroclaw medical university and I recently saw someone's post online about how the pass percentages in polish medical universities are extremely low due to the difficulty of the exams. Is it true?
Did u get an admission ?
@@faraha4799 Yup I got admission and I'll be starting this October
Hey there! I'm new to your channel. I'm currently also considering applying to medical school in Poland, and I was wondering whether there is a difference in price for eu and international students. Many thanks in advance!
Hello! My Brother just got into the PUMS and will hopefully be studying there starting this year. So I am so happy that I found your videos! We were wondering if language becomes an Issue. Are the students expected to learn Polish to be able to work at the hospital for the practical part of the studies? I also heard that there is a 13 month Internship at the end of the medicine studies in Poland, is that apply to the international studies as well, how does language play into that? I would be really happy if you respond and help for our decision.
lara celik Congrats on your brother’s acceptance! Yes language plays a big role in our clinical rotations in Poland. Our physicians are bilingual, but most patients will only speak Polish. To get the most out of clinicals, we should gain some level of Polish proficiency.
thank you for the informational video. After doing some research, i noticed that a competency exam is required. What is a competency exam?? and is it done online for international students? + what are other requirements to get into med school in poland? Thank you❤️🙏🏻
The entrance exam is a basic science test on Bio, Chem, and Physics. If you’ve taken those courses you’ll do fine. Plus the interview seems to be weighted more heavily. That said, the admission requirements have changed since I entered the program (PUMS only offers a 6 year MD now). Here’s a link to the FB page for applicants, where you can get more current info on application requirements:
facebook.com/groups/PUMSapplicants/?ref=share
Greetings. Dear international European university Poland campus offers medicine. But i think this university is not approved by polish government. So please guide me that this university is a scam or not
Let me ask you something though........in an earlier video you mentioned that you came from a English teaching, academic back ground. How was it going from that to heavy science. What I mean is, did you connect with the science at all or did you find it dry and unengaging, but something you had to get done but didnt particularly enjoy? I love the idea of being a doctor myself but I dont love science. I can get the job done and theres nothing I cant handle about science, but I just dont seem to connect with the material. How did you find the science coming from where you were before.
Eoin Brennan Great question! For one, I feel my humanities background prepared me well for med school. I absorb textbooks fairly quickly and attribute this to years of teaching writing and giving feedback on student work. As for connecting with science, in my post-bacc I did enjoy bio, chem, and even O chem (Physics was a beast tho). Keep in mind the courses you take in med school will be way more fun than prereqs if you are interested in the human body and it’s disease. I enjoyed Histo and Micro much more than any of the prereqs, and I’ve been glued to Pathoma for much of the summer, by choice. And if you enjoy dissection in bio lab, cadaver lab in Anatomy will blow your mind. Maybe reflect on what draws you to medicine in the first place. The human side of science becomes much clearer in med school, which makes it compelling for me.
@@MAtoMD That's really helpful thanks for the reply man. I guess what you're saying is get through the pre recs and it gets more interesting then.
Eoin Brennan Definitely. Med school courses are both more interesting and more pertinent to the work you’ll be doing in the future.
Hey man, thanks for the video! I was just wondering, are you planning to go back to the US and practice medicine there, or are you looking to practice abroad? I've heard it is a bit of an uphill battle if we're going back to the US, but I'm also open to practicing abroad too. Do you have any idea what prospects look like for PUMS Graduates in terms of matching/residency/practicing abroad? I'd love to hear your thoughts
Yes, I’m planning to return to the US for residency and practice. As far as matching, we have a dozen or so PUMS grads match in the states each year, most in primary care and a couple in more competitive fields like anesthesia/surgery. If you are open to primary care or fields like Psych, PMR, and even OB, then I wouldn’t be too concerned about matching from PUMS. But if you have your sights set on a super competitive residency like Derm or Neurosurgery, then you’d be wise to apply stateside. Those matches aren’t impossible from an international med school, but they are extremely rare
And yes you can work in the EU with a degree from PUMS, as many of my classmates plan to do. Each country has its own language/licensing exam requirements. Here’s a link to our FB page for applicants. You can get info on specific countries here:
facebook.com/groups/PUMSapplicants/?ref=share
@@MAtoMD Hey,what do you mean by stateside? I'm looking towards derm and I'm also thinking of applying to poland for med school. What advice do you have for me? Thanks in advance!
I got more then 60 ℅ marks in intermediate, I'm eligible for medicine or not , if yes then which university you recommend to me.
How's medical school going now? Have you graduated?
Thanks for sharing informations
Welcome. Glad it’s helpful :)
Hi, Thanks for great video. My son secured admission at Lodz and University of Warsaw. His schooling is from Middle East in English in a top British school. He would ideally like to settle in UK or US after his medicine. Which of the above two schools he should chose? Or should he apply to PUMS or any other school? Please comment
Congrats on your son’s acceptances. From what I hear, the programs in Poland are quite similar across the board in terms of educational quality, research opportunities, and yes challenges. One exception is Jagiellonian in Krakow, which seems to have the best reputation.
I would also advise you to ask the two programs about how previous graduates have done in terms of securing training positions in the UK and US. Hope this helps!
I was interested in potentially studying in Poland 🇵🇱 I wonder if a great MCAT score but a 2.6 GPA is acceptable for M.D Schools in Poland?
It depends on the program, but always worth a shot. At PUMS (and maybe Lodz), a strong MCAT score/interview can probably make up for a low GPA. I think Lublin has a GPA cutoff of 3.0 or a little higher.
@@MAtoMD thank you for responding!
I wanted to ask about challenge #1. You mentioned some instructors are not understanding. Supposed we were faced by these changes of locoation, or time, are we held accountable for that issue ? Can they fail us because of that?!
One more thing, is attendance graded, or necessary in any way ? (Meant to ask that if you arrived late and the instructor assigned as abscent, can you still attend the class? Or he will ask you to leave.. also is that abscent note gonna affect you?
Attendance policies vary quite a bit across departments here, as do teaching methods and grading policies. To be frank I’ve found most professors are quite strict regarding attendance. Absences can lower your grade and in anatomy, for instance, you cannot enter lab sessions if you arrive late. But you tend to get familiar with each prof’s style so failing due to absences/tardies shouldn’t be an issue.
@@MAtoMD huge thanks🥰
@@jeanpaulejoumaa5042 No problem
hello, if you don't mind me asking, how much is the salary of doctor in Poland after tax? thank you so much
I’m considering to study medicine at silesia Do you think its a good option
And can you share what is the livng cost per month including rent
Moving to ask about challenge number 2, are these decisions just fixed and concrete ? Is there a possibility of negociations with them or trying to find a fair solution ?
Sorry for asking such silly questions, but these small details really matter and may influence the decision 😬
Yes, we can always try to protest and we often do. Some profs are more receptive to dialogue than others. In Biochem, for instance, our prof did allow us to review exams and even removed one or two erroneous questions. But unfortunately this has been an exception so far.
@@MAtoMD thats greatt niceee
What are the books and subjects taught in 1st year?
Hey thank you for making this video I have made an application to PUMS. I have been doing the self-assessment test online I have also say the GAMSAT and passed that. Can I ask did 100% of your first year pass ? And how many people are there on your course ?
Congrats on the GAMSAT! We had a good passing rate but 4 classmates did fail year one due to Histology oral exam, which was tough. There are now 71 students in my class (2/4MD). Best of luck with admissions
@@MAtoMD thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽hey is there an Instagram I can contact you on I don’t unusually use TH-cam comments haha I use IG as my social media outlet
Hey sorry to pester or if I sounded like I creep I just thought it would be better to communicate via Instagram because it saves everyone viewing this conversation on TH-cam haha also can I ask how many started the class and how many failed so you said 71pple passed how many failed and how many people from start to finish passed like from year 1 to year 4 ? Also what is the quality of teaching like ? Many thanks 🙏🏽 looking great too 🔥
@@alishbadanish315 Sure, no worries :) My IG is daneagoy
Hello I really enjoy your video am a pharmacist grad from Tanzania am planning to apply in poland for MD. There’s any Africa student( Tanzania)
Yes! I'm not sure about Tanzania specifically, but we do have students from Africa, Asia, the ME, and Europe. North Americans make up a smaller fraction of the program
Hey Douglas, did you have to learn the language before starting ?
Caramel d' amour No, but I wish I had! That said, our professors all speak English and we do have a brief Polish language course in first year.
Hi, I wanted to ask whether it’s compulsory to take an entrance exam to the PUMS university?
Yes, however they tend to view applicants holistically. I’m not sure if there is a minimum score, but if you have a basic science foundation the exam shouldn’t be a problem.
Please if iam coming to study at masters level, can I come with my husband
Depending on the school...could I do my first 4 years of Pre-Med in USA and transfer my credits/courses/ classes I took and finish up the last 2 years in Poland?
Sherry v I don’t think so. From what I’ve seen, it’s possible to transfer a few courses at most. You might check out the 6 year MD track, which includes premed courses
Hey,I am.an English teacher transitioning to nursing.How do.I contact you?
Why did you stopped making videos?
Year 2 has been incredibly tough! I’ll be posting new videos soon tho. Check back in a week or two :)
@@MAtoMD okay..thanks for response. Btw can you share how do manage to study such glut of info and retain it because most of us are afraid that we are not that smart ur we are not in school so we are just out of habit to study etc ..
@@ariaaria6104 Good question. And yes, one of my next videos will be about study strategies for medical school. True, med school is tough, but an organized study plan can make it more manageable
@@MAtoMD thanks for the response. Actually I want to study neurosciences but in current UG degree I suffered with many subjects which are rrequired in pg in neuroscience.
Have other students had difficulties similar to you with the loans? Is it common to have these troubles with loans or is it bad luck and you are one of the random people that got unlucky?
Unfortunately it's not my luck :) Loan handling has been an issue for a couple years, according to upper year students. I've heard there should be some changes this coming year and I'll post an update soon as I know for sure.
@@MAtoMD Are US students at Poznan eligible to get Federal financial aid ( loans)? or do they have to get loans via private lenders?
@@rolandbrutus MD students at PUMS are only eligible for private loans. Our USMLE pass rates are decent (70%+) but not high enough to qualify for federal loans. However I think dentistry is eligible for fed loans here.
@@MAtoMD Thanks for taking the time to reply to my message in spite of your busy schedule bro! It's rather unfortunate that students can only borrow money from private lenders at the school.
I wish you all the best in your journey! I believe that you will be a doctor that truly cares about his patients.
@@rolandbrutus No problem. Best of luck with your journey too
Hi Douglas, Thank you for the good video /content.
My name is Prasad, I have couple of questions:
1. Assume you are a US citizen ? If yes, what made you to choose PUMS (Poznan University) for your Medicine/MD Program?
And are you still with PUMS studying there or are you done completing your MD and returned back to USA?
2. My daughter is a US Citizen, she has done all her schooling from India (12th Grade) and trying to get
admission into PUMS for this fall 2022. Could you elaborate on the path forward (what to do next) after
graduating from PUMS with MD ? Do students go for acquiring the Medical license from Poland, is it
a mandatory to obtain the medical license from Poland, before writing the USMLE exams ?
Hello! Im currently apply for the PUMS undergrad route and would like to know more about the application process. If you could please share or give any advice it would be much appreciated!! Thank you.
Here is a link to PUMS’ FB page for applicants. You can get answers from many current students. And if you’ve still got questions, feel free to msg me on IG:
facebook.com/groups/PUMSapplicants/?ref=share
@@MAtoMD Thank you so much for the extra info!
As of exam review policies - I would bet those professors who're denying the reviews are older ones, or lazy. In communist time professor was kinda like a king, ruling over peasants with iron discipline. Not all of them but the previous system allowed that, and still some of them are cultivating old habits.
Yeah it does seem to be an outdated practice :) Fortunately we also have plenty of more forward thinking profs who use exams as teaching opportunities
which is good rescource for LEK exam ?
Hmm I'm not familiar with LEK, but you might ask in the FB group for applicants. We've got some current students who are likely familiar with Polish language exams:
facebook.com/groups/PUMSapplicants/?ref=share
And i guess i will appear in every comment section from now on :p 😬
hi may i ask which uni are you going, i’m planning to study there medicine
Ceren Hey, I’m at Poznan U of Medical Sciences. If you self-finance your studies, PUMS is a decent option in Poland. But be wary of using student loans here
@@MAtoMD yes thank you, i’m actually trying to get in university of warsaw i wanna study psychiatry there (:
@@cerengulyuz119 Nice, Warsaw is a beautiful city. Best of luck there
Do they offer post graduate MD ?
Kind of. The standard MD program length is now 6 years, but you can apply for course exemptions, which might shorten your studies to 4-5 years.
How much do you spend on groceries per month?
Food is generally cheaper here than in the US. I buy groceries every 2-3 days and spend around 200USD/month. But I cook (and eat) a lot! Others might spend less.
If you go out for kebab, burgers, or pierogis, you can expect to pay 4-8USD for a good sized meal. There are also some incredible mom n pops' restaurants nearby where you spend about the same for traditional Polish food.
Have you heard of HOPE MEDICAL INSTITUe?
Yes, I considered applying there as well but chose not to due to tuition being quite high for clinical years 3 and 4. But those two full years of clinical experience in US hospitals would theoretically make matching a bit easier. It’s a trade off
@@MAtoMD thank you! Do you know a bit about the medical university of Lublin or anyone who has attended the University?
@@corinne1928 Lublin is the host program for Hope Med Institute in Poland :) Unfortunately I haven’t met anyone who’s studied there
@@MAtoMD did you consider the carribean?
@@corinne1928 Yes. Carib programs generally include two years of US rotations, which greatly increases your odds of matching. But tuition was ultimately too high for me. By contrast my school in Poland allows us 4 months of US rotations and tuition is less than half that of Saba, the program I most considered. It’s a trade off
I also face that challenge re the scheduling haha
Katie Skoczen It’s actually getting worse this semester lol. At least we’re not alone
Hello Katie Skoczen, I would like to speak to you about the 6 year program at U of Jag. I have some questions regarding residencies and their teaching. Please, your reply will be greatly appreciated.
New subs here
Do you have an email ? I am also a nontraditional student and considering this school.
Yes! aneagoy@gmail.com
Any Białystok med students 😁🤍
I’ve been accepted in
@@mzcollegegurl14 how was the entrance exam?
Good afternoon and I hope you are doing great. Please do you mind if I can get your email address so I can ask you some personal questions about studying in Poland. Your response will be very much appreciated.
Sure, Neagoy@hawaii.edu
@@MAtoMD thank you very much . I already sent you a mail . Waiting for your reply in advance