While reflecting on this year, these are some of the notable moments that came to mind. From the best and worst moments to yummy moments, smart moments, and even unexpected moments. Plus some regrets. 2022 was certainly a very memorable year. Best moments of 2022 Reflecting on this year, the best and happiest moments were…
This year, I’ve flown on 2 different airlines to and from Grenada. And I’ll be flying a couple more times next year. Here are some airlines that fly to Grenada. Direct flights to Grenada Currently, Caribbean Airlines and Air Canada are the only airlines that fly to Grenada directly from Toronto. The direct flight is…
To wrap up first year of med school, I had 4 exams over 7 days. One final exam to wrap up the neuro block, one lab exam, an OSPE exam, and a cumulative exam for first year. Here are some tips on how to prepare for final exams in med school, particularly the OSPE and…
This term was my first time writing med schools exams in person. Which, understandably, are a little different from writing online exams. I’ve talked about how online vs in person classes compare. So after completing my first in-person term, it’s only fitting that I talk about the differences between online exams vs in person exams…
With term 2 and my first year coming to an end, here are some reflections on life in med school and what’s been different this term. The academic changes in med school Starting a research project One of the things that has made life in med school different this term is starting a research project….
No matter where you live, there are some aspects you like about your area and some you don’t. Similarly, there are certain things I don’t like about the island. Here are 3 bad things about Grenada I’ve discovered in these 4 months. 1. Food runs out for weeks in Grenada Before moving to Grenada, I…
Do med schools have summer break? The short answer is yes. But Caribbean med schools typically have multiple intake cycles throughout the year. And so, the time at which you start has an impact on the length and timing of your summer breaks. Actually, your start date dictates the schedule for your entire duration of…
It’s been a few weeks since my first neuro exam (almost time for the next). It was challenging but it went very well. Here are some tips on how to study for neuro that worked well for me. 1. Find resources to study neuro The first tip on how to study for neuro is to…
Amidst the Sephora sale and all good things I’m missing out on, I thought I’d share some skin care tips I wish I had considered before moving to the island. I have oily acne-prone skin and thought the hot and humid climate would cleanse my pores and do my skin some wonders. Instead, my skin…
I don’t find lectures particularly helpful or effective. Just not my cup of tea. Which means I need to learn the material on my own. Fortunately, the ever growing School of YouTube has a video for almost everything. There are several amazing content creators that provide high quality lecture material. They’ve been a game changer…