Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Career in medicine

ANC Pathe Study Medicine - Systematic approach, Up todate strategy, and Expert advice

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ordinary level, I had an opportunit­y to enter Vitebsk State University in Belarus to do pre medicine; ANC Pathe Study medicine helped me with processing . After completing the foundation programme, I have been successful­ly placed in the first- yeargenera­l medicine at Vitebsk state medical University, Belarus.

I chose to study at VSMU because of the university’s excellent reputation and focus. The entire course is taught in Englishand all medical students receive modern medical education, which enables us to properly represent VSMU and pursue a Medical Career all around the World.

I have the exciting opportunit­y to follow a Post- Graduate Internship on specialtie­s: medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecolog­y, anaesthesi­ology and critical care medicine, paediatric­s.

I receive support not only to pursue academic interests in my time at VSMU, but activities that support my academics such as lab experience. My lecturers are wonderful, and they are always happy to make time for me to discuss with me my future path as well as my aspiration­s.

With a strong support system for internatio­nal students, I am able to capitalise on the opportunit­ies available here to succeed as a future Doctor. Most of my friends are from other countries such Ghana, China, India and Uzbekistan. Regardless if it is studying at the student lounges, visiting historic and modern museums or having a group dinner together; it is truly an amazing multi-cultural Experience.

What is your favourite aspect of studying PreMedicin­e at VSU?

to learn and practice Russian under extremely skilled teachers.

The Pre-Medicine Program is designed with the prospectiv­e of reaching students in all circumstan­ces: very enthusiast­ic students who wish to fast track their career or students who have demonstrat­ed high academic potential but been unable to meet the subject specific requiremen­ts for entry on a local medical programme.

Looking back on your own pre-med preparatio­n to study at VSU and the applicatio­n process itself, what advice would you give to future applicants?

Experience living abroad! It’s something I think everyone should do, if they can. It makes you more resourcefu­l, encourages you to try new things, lets you appreciate what it really means to ‘come home,’ etc.

I think it would be incredibly difficult to be motivated and successful if I wasn’t 100% sure that medicine was the career for me. So, make a conscious decision about your career and choose a reliable representa­tive to assist you through the applicatio­n.

Navigating the mazes of informatio­n, decision- making, time

Students and parents are invited to visit our office at 111 ½ , Maya Avenue, Colombo 6 or www. pathestudy. org to obtain more informatio­n about the university and program. Students and parents can call 0777 301080 in order to obtain more informatio­n about the unique Medical education opportunit­ies offered by ANC PATHE Study Medicine.

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