How was MS2?

If you have not already read my MS1 post, please read that first.

MS2 was very different in comparison to the other two semesters in MS1, because each semester was formatted differently. Additionally, I was on the accelerated track at RUSM, which consists of 4 semesters (versus the 5-semester regular curriculum). Feel free to read more on the RUSM website. 

Semester 3 was very similar to Semesters 1 and 2 in terms of the schedule. However, for Semester 4 (and 5), class is only three days a week: Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Classes are all day long from 8 AM to 5 PM. My schedule looked like:

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays:

6:00 A.M.: Wake-up

6:15-7:00 A.M.: Work-out

7-7:45 A.M.: Get ready & breakfast

8 A.M.-12 P.M.: Class

12-1 P.M.: Lunch

1-5 P.M.: Class

5-6 P.M.: Dinner

6-9 P.M.: Study

10:00 P.M.: Sleep

Tuesdays and Thursdays:

6:00 A.M.: Wake-up

6:15-7:00 A.M.: Work-out

7-7:45 A.M.: Get ready & breakfast

8 A.M.-12 P.M.: Study

12-1 P.M.: Lunch

1-5 P.M.: Study

5-6 P.M.: Dinner

6-9 P.M.: Study

10:00 P.M.: Sleep

Saturdays and Sundays:

6:00 A.M.: Wake-up

8:15-9:00 A.M.: Work-out

9-9:45 A.M.: Get ready & breakfast

10 A.M.-12 P.M.: Study

12-1 P.M.: Lunch

1-5 P.M.: Study

5-6 P.M.: Dinner

6-11 P.M.: Study

12:00 P.M.: Sleep

I would say by the time MS2 starts you are very comfortable with the method of self-studying. Resources I used: 1. Lecture Notes 2. assigned textbooks. Also, I did not mention this in my previous post, but starting semester 1, the material is organ-based. This is very beneficial, as it helps us learn the organ system, as a whole: anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, pathophysiology, etc. Additionally, we have practice clinical sessions, which enrich our education, and these consist of learning skills such as vitals (i.e. blood pressure). 

Moreover, if you are curious about dress-code (for women). You can wear anything on campus, unless you are in a clinical setting, which requires scrubs or business casual (i.e. top & dress pants), closed-toe shoes, hair pulled back, and short nails. My suggestion is that you wear modest clothing. 

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

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