Why Am I In Australia? | Failing to get into Med School
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Hey everyone! I hope you enjoyed this more "sit down" style video. I wanted to talk about failure and how more people fail than not. Applying to get into any competitive program is a lot of pressure and can really be heartbreaking when you don't get in. I wanted to share my failure to... hopefully... let you guys know that it's okay to fail and that it's not the end of the world (even when it feels like it). If you liked this style of video let me know - I like to talk so I'd be happy to chat more!
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What I learned with this video?
I really enjoyed sitting down and talking to the camera, it wasn't AS awkward as I thought and it was nice expressing my thoughts... maybe I'll do it again.
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This video is now almost a year old, and I just watched it and couldn’t be more grateful for your honesty and openness. It definitely allowed me to relate BIG time.
You got this doc ;)
wow I can't believe this was almost a year ago! I'm so glad the video resonated with you. You've got this too!
Thank you SO MUCH for this video. Failure is such a hard concept to accept. I have been rejected to Canadian med schools 3 times and am on my 4th time applying. I am interested in Aus. I really appreciate your perspective and honesty
Canadian schools are ridiculous. So hard to get into, int. Schools is hard to get back into Canada but what a experience and journey it is! When I got into Aus I loved every bit of it!
Thank you for commenting! Sometimes putting things out on the internet is scary so I appreciate your honesty. It is extremely hard to get into medical school in Canada and we all have our own journey to and through Medicine. I'm about to start working in Australia and I am so glad I took the plunge to come abroad. It's not an easy choice and some people choose to stay in Canada or go to the US or elsewhere for their own reasons - just don't let feeling like a failure (because you're not) be one that holds you back!
Emma, Honey, I'm a total fan girl of yours since day 1 (one of those quiet ones, who only comments when I'm really feeling compelled). I wanna tell you something I did, because I think you could consider this too- have your own definition of failure- not one that has been indoctrinated onto you by society and people - My definition of failure is *giving up*. not having to reroute and all, you'll have to do them all the time! So in my eyes, you did NOT fail, you grew, and learnt and are better for it! much love!!! BTW you are such an inspiration!!!! Macquarie is my #goals school, I hope to be there in 2020, & I'll come say Hi !!!!
Hi Harsimran, thank you so much for that, I definitely agree defining your own failure is key! I agree giving up is much more of a failure than not "achieving" something! Aw I'm glad you've set your sights on Macquarie it really is a great place! 😄
Omg Em! I totally relate, girl! Cause like in my case it was the feeling of self doubt and it made you question if you were ever good enough to get into medicine which isn’t true at all.
Before I came to Australia to study for my bachelor all over again, I did my country’s college entrance exam which is GAOKAO and I actually scored 42 above tier-one which was good but not quite exceptional to get into those really competitive Uni nor did I have the choice to choose more competitive majors like clinical medicine or finance. But Still, i wanna do medicine even if it’s just laboratory science major but as long as it’s in that medical science field I am up for it. So yeah with that in mind, I went into the Uni and didn’t quite like where I was or what I was doing nor did I make a lot of friends or improving myself as a whole person neither intellectually nor mentally.
Also I failed a politics exam which really wasn’t doing any favors to my overall GPA but since all politics units of study were compulsory and actually every single unit of study in my country‘ s Uni were dictated and chosen for you as soon as you’re enrolled. You may feel like some just weren’t for you but still if you want good marks you just had to suck it up and study it which I hate profoundly. Also there’s no do-over.
So yeah I just had to quit and apply to study abroad and take my dream somewhere else and start over this journey despite the fact that I “wasted” one year and a half. But also at that time, since I don’t have that high-school exam-ready mind to do SAT or A-level or any other standardized test, I only applied with what I have got which might not be in my best interests because they weren’t the testaments of how hardworking or smart I am. Nevertheless, I did think about maybe pause for half a year just to get back to my A game and prepare for SAT or A-level or whatever as long as I do have it ready again. But when I ran these thoughts to my parents , they objected me hard and said that I should stick to where I am and apply for postgrad abroad. Even though that might not be such a bad idea, I just wasn’t okay with the fact that I hate my country’s educational system sooooooo much that I honestly would rather quit. It really sucks because it’s like all you will ever be defined is by that one test score just like that and only one test, one chance at life, all high school’s hard work just to build up that one number and that becomes everything that selects you into this country’s best Uni all the way ranked to tier-3. So that was pretty frustrating to me that I had only been given that my past which I couldn’t change a single thing about and take all of that to chase my dream somewhere else. But I did it. I got an offer and packed up my bags and dreams to come here and redo my bachelor degree and now honestly I am better for it and my parents changed from almost disowning me to supporting me 100%. I wouldn’t say that I failed because even though I am going back to first year all over again but here in Sydney uni the educational system is different and more choices and sort of tailor-made degree that you could choose from and it’s just amazing to also bring my parents out here to see the uni with me for the first time and it absolutely blew their minds. So yeah Em, I came to study here in Australia also because I failed. But that doesn’t equal to backward downfall, maybe it’s because of the failure that I could finally be okay with the fact that I have come to terms with myself with what I want and who I want to be and what path I wanna pursue and so on. It’s through that particular failure that one could grow so much from and gain life-changing perspective about the life they are in and where they are heading. I think I am doing better than I ever was even though I am out here in this amazing and scary world alone and on my own far far away from my families. But I mean that’s how you know you truly have grown as a person as a whole, right?
I am posting my comment in the middle of the night. I guess I just want to say that you are so special Emma and you’re honestly living my dream. So please don’t feel like you don’t have enough viewers or that people commenting down below cause I for one Love to see more content like this Em!!! Really just heartbreaking honest and almost therapeutic even!!! MD is my dream too!! Wish you all the best on your way to MD.! We fight the same fight! (Also in the video you said that Canada has a really competitive cutthroat MD selection criteria and sometimes you don’t even get feedback is that true? Cause I think I might wanna do MD in North America or Canada in the future. Really appreciate it if you have some insights to share,thx~~~)
I'm jumping in as I reply to other comments just to say thank you for sharing your story! I don't have the time to dedicate to reading and responding to this tonight, but I appreciate your open honesty so much! I'll chime back in in a bit :)
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I admire your courage for posting this and being so authentic! Such a relevant topic and its so common.
I hope you continue enjoying your journey here in Aus! xx
Thank you for sharing your experiences Emma. As someone who was rejected 5x, I can totally relate to this. I am a great believer that these experiences are like revolving doors, failures come and go much like success. We get to decide how to look at it, and act upon it. Like a Door Person who is hired to open doors and screen visitors. I am currently wrapping up MS1, and about to start MS2 soon.
A revolving door - such a good way to explain it. Exactly they come and go and they just add to our journey. Thank you for sharing too! Exciting that you're starting MS2. I still find it hard to believe I'm an MS1 couldn't even imagine MS2 😂
@@EmmaB_MD Exactly! Not at all, we're all in the same boat. Yeah, I really am. But I'd be lying if I tell you that I am not dreading it. Personally, MS1 flew by and it won't be long for you either....less than a year maybe?
You really have no idea how much I needed to watch this video today! thank you so much. I'm applying to Australia this cycle.
I'm so glad you found it then! Best of luck with your applications!
Thank you for this, it takes courage to be vulnerable 💓
Emma, I think study medicine as international student is a very brave move. There is a lot of uncertainty ahead. You need to be exceptionally good in order to stand a chance applying residency back in Canada as IMG. If you wish to stay in Australia, you have to overcome the fact that you are ranked behind all domestic applicants....Try to get a really good GPA as a start, I think you will do well and good luck!
Hi Jacky, yeah that's definitely a hurdle to cross as an international student and something I'm not unaware of. Part of the reason I chose the program I did was both the small cohort = more time with professors and clinicians, but the amount of time we get to shadow practicing clinicians and interact with them from day 1. Which to me will mean I'll leave med school with hopefully a good transcript but also some good recommendations to back me up.
I just wanted to say that you're a real inspiration for people like me who are lost on what to do. I would love to go to Australia for medical school, but idk about the whole residency process, and if it would even be possible to match back in Canada.
Thank you for representing such an honest point of view! I love watching your videos!
Thank you for watching! I really try to stay transparent and hopefully relatable. I'm glad you like them!
Very inspiring! Thank you for sharing :) Keep pushing through!
I like the way you present your vedios in very neat and refreshing way, and your application to a number of medicine in Australia, which is just very inspiring. I also like honest confession the reason why you go to Australia a lot....I really see you possess some qualitative attributes , which is helpful , a as a good doctor and please make more vedio... Happy New Year , by the way.
Hi Paul, thank you so much! This was such a lovely comment to read. My goal is to remain as authentic as possible and present my real self and journey so I'm really happy that that comes across. I hope to keep making videos as long as it fits in my life! Happy New Year to you too!
Watched your videos thanks for sharing your experience 🙏
I’m planning to study nursing semester 1 2020 in UQ. Have some difficulty with the pre -placement requirements and holding my initial offer and choosing unis overall
Hi Michael, I hope you're getting excited to start! It will be such a great experience!
Hi emma no matter how many times you fail, not a shame, now you are admitted in Macquarie. At least you can study medicine. That is a dream for us.btw I am also an international nursing student in Australia, my ultimate aim is medicine and now I am preparing GAMSAT to get MD program. Hopefully you can become a good doctor in the future and back Canada.
Hi Alexander. Thank you
@@EmmaB_MD Thank you, probably we can have some medicine class in Macquarie in 2021 haha, coz I also prepare apply MD in Macquarie. I love Sydney and don't wanna go other cities.
My story and why i like Australia
First thing i am from sudi Arabia
My dad was studying in Australia
I was so young i want 2 city's in Australia Sydney 1 berth i hope that i said that right 😅
I study there in Sydney it was so nice i hope that i will come back to Australia in the future
Emma, when you get there - can you post about residency matching back in Canada!
Definitely plan to! It's on the list to make a video about my options in more detail (the pathway back to Canada or the pathway here) soon, but I'll keep making videos along the way to share the journey and what I learn!
Cool video! I've always been the type of person who doesn't make plans because of my fear of failing but truly, "better an oops than a what if" so here I am in the PH going for my 2nd attempt in the NMAT cause I failed to reach the goal I was aiming for so hopefully I could do better this 2nd time and the pandemic has been timely in improving my patience. Now, I'm slowly learning as I change my habits so that if I do push through with Medicine I'd be somehow prepared. Failing is really not a bad thing but an opportunity to learn which Medicine is mostly about. It's also a preparation I think for the future failures to come in Med life :))
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That's awesome that your mindset is changing. Failing really is just an opportunity to learn, a chance to redirect, and a space for growth! Sounds like you're well on your way
Hey Emma, there's no shame in studying in Australia. At the end of the day results matter, and it seems like you'll get the results. Just out of curiosity, what do you feel about being able to come back and work in Canada? Are you pretty confident you'll be able to get in? Or are you perfectly fine working in Australia as well?
Hi Sinzster, definitely! I guess to clarify I feel no shame in coming to Australia, but I did feel shame when I didn't get in in Canada - if that makes sense? I'm super proud and happy to be here but at the time the rejections were hard!
Coming back to Canada as an IMG can be very difficulty (just that it's competitive as we aren't a priority) it is a possibility and in the past years Canadian IMGs who graduate from Australian schools have the highest match rate back into Canada - so that's a good sign.
When I made the choice to go international I also came to terms with the fact that staying in that place to finish residency etc and I love it here so that wouldn't be bad either! But of course that comes with it's own challenges too.
It's a tricky path for sure!
Emma B MD To Be sorry Emma, Yes that's what I meant. Australia is a great place to study after all.
I do hope that you're able to find residency either in Canada or Australia. All the best 👍
That vido was quiet interesting, thank you! I'm from Germany, interested in Medicine as well, haven't known, that in Canada it's also very hard to get into med school...
I never thought about studying abroad completly (just one semester or so), but I'm going to have deeper look on that, if I might fail in Germany to get into med university.
Due to the fact, that I'm really new on your channel, I would love to know, if you are studying abroad with a specific program/organization?
Hi Sina thanks so much for watching!
I'm like you I never really considered coming abroad until... well I'm here now! I applied to the Aus schools through OzTREKK (they support Canadian and some American applicants applying specifically to Australian schools but they do all programs not just med). They helped me sort out my application / file it on time / get it to all the schools with no cost other than the schools application fees. I still help OzTREKK out with Social Media content and answering incoming students questions and they are still there to support / connect me with other Canadian students. I'm not part of an exchange program nor is my program a specific joint program between Aus and Canada, just a typical international student.
Hope that answers your question!
@@EmmaB_MD Thank you. Your answer was very helpful for me.☺
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WTF 😂 I mean she is just looking a teen.... And doing MD😐
Haha I mean thank you! Definitely not still in my teens 😂