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How many of you have read the Medical Council of Ireland's last review of Ireland's medical schools? It was published in 2003 and can be found here:
http://www.medicalcouncil.ie/education/schools.asp?NCID=35
or, more specifically, as a pdf here:
http://www.medicalcouncil.ie/_fileupload/downloads/Report_to_Public_2003.pdf
There are two major topics I am interested in. One, the use of international students as money-makers for the colleges and how this impacts the demographics, diversity, and morale of each class (in both good and bad ways). Two, the changes in curriculum (6 year to 5 year, BA/BS requirements, etc.).
I would love to hear from existing students how the demographics of their school affects them. In particular, I heard that Trinity has mostly women?
Also, I've read a little on the boards so far about the curriculum changes. Can anyone say more about it? In particular, I heard Trinity and Cork utilize problem-based learning, whereas RCSI is more lecture-based. Please correct me!
The report also says facilities vary for each school, but doesn't point out which are better than others, which are more focused on ______ over _____. Anyone care to share? =) Any great professors that overcome shoddy facilities?
I appreciate all the help that members of this forum have given. Before posting here, I spent time reading through everything. I've learned a lot - both from current students and new ones, Irish and International. I'm grateful that a community like this exists, and I hope to participate more as I explore my options!
http://www.medicalcouncil.ie/education/schools.asp?NCID=35
or, more specifically, as a pdf here:
http://www.medicalcouncil.ie/_fileupload/downloads/Report_to_Public_2003.pdf
There are two major topics I am interested in. One, the use of international students as money-makers for the colleges and how this impacts the demographics, diversity, and morale of each class (in both good and bad ways). Two, the changes in curriculum (6 year to 5 year, BA/BS requirements, etc.).
I would love to hear from existing students how the demographics of their school affects them. In particular, I heard that Trinity has mostly women?
Also, I've read a little on the boards so far about the curriculum changes. Can anyone say more about it? In particular, I heard Trinity and Cork utilize problem-based learning, whereas RCSI is more lecture-based. Please correct me!
The report also says facilities vary for each school, but doesn't point out which are better than others, which are more focused on ______ over _____. Anyone care to share? =) Any great professors that overcome shoddy facilities?
I appreciate all the help that members of this forum have given. Before posting here, I spent time reading through everything. I've learned a lot - both from current students and new ones, Irish and International. I'm grateful that a community like this exists, and I hope to participate more as I explore my options!