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Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by Razzness(m): 2:56pm On Aug 04, 2021
venmotors:

Where una dey see all this lie abeg
Medical students na Hunan being to
Ya class start from 8- 5 most times but nothing goes beyond that
ND we don't use CGPA
If u are indeed a medical student, u must be below 400level, wen u get to clinics some days u will close by 9pm trust me.
That they don't post results with ur cgpa doesn't mean u don't have one,

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Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by stayclearofme: 2:56pm On Aug 04, 2021
Beancounter94:


While he may be exaggerating, from experience as a medical somebody, I can tell you from my own experience that failure rates in medical school can be very very high.

It is that tough.
Yes I know but I doubt that statistics. He should tell us the name of the school.
Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by Nobody: 2:57pm On Aug 04, 2021
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Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by Razzness(m): 2:58pm On Aug 04, 2021
stayclearofme:

You lie a lot!
Come and study the medicine na, then u will tell me am lying
Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by ImaIma1(f): 3:02pm On Aug 04, 2021
Medicine and Surgery undergrads in school then hardly even had time to cook. They were the ones thst used to patronize school canteens a lot or made do with noodles. Not to talk of working and schooling. Not in Nigeria.

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Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by venmotors(m): 3:03pm On Aug 04, 2021
Razzness:

If u are indeed a medical student, u must be below 400level, wen u get to clinics some days u will close by 9pm trust me.
That they don't post results with ur cgpa doesn't mean u don't have one,
I don't want to argue right here in UNN lecturer/consultant don't have any right to keep u beyond 5
Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by maestromicky(m): 3:04pm On Aug 04, 2021
Bro it's so possible to combine studying medicine and surgery with crypto trading... My guy you will need cash to survive this course, there will be lots of expenses like textbooks (medical textbooks are way expensive than normal) materials like past questions and co... And also you will need cash for upkeep as studying will be so stressful... You might leave your house by 7a:m and be coming back late in the night due to clinicals... Just be ready to put extra work in studying to avoid repeat year or withdrawal from the course... Stay safe bro the choice is yours

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Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by shadeyinka(m): 3:05pm On Aug 04, 2021
Itidicious:
I need your advise seriously,i am an under graduate and i am so passionate about furthering my education.

After reading more on the internet i noticed that medicine and surgery is stressful and needs a lot of serious dedication to succeed, from my finding you can be expelled if you fail twice or when you are not able to meet up to the expected standard.i need to be careful because i don't just want to make a wrong decision in my life since am the one sponsoring myself..

I really needs to be sincere,for work i am a cryptocurrency trader ,i don't read chart but have join a v.i.p signal group,i make 50 k Monthly with trading ,i am also learning other digital skill ,i am also an electrician but i don't concentrate so much in that ,i only make small money with it to gather for my basic needs. I have 200 k in my account for a start.. for accommodation i live with my Aunt.

I have free accommodation,food and enough time,

please with all this is it possible to concentrate and succeed if i decide to go for medicine and surgery ? Your advice will be highly appreciated.
If you want the truth, the answer is NO!
Medicine and Surgery is tedious and you cant afford distractions especially with monetary benefits
Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by INCREDIBLE007(m): 3:07pm On Aug 04, 2021
Determination is the key in your case
Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by subcbouy: 3:08pm On Aug 04, 2021
You wan kee ni? Is like you neva carry load before.
Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by bigsmoke2(m): 3:10pm On Aug 04, 2021
Itidicious:
I need your advise seriously,i am an under graduate and i am so passionate about furthering my education.

After reading more on the internet i noticed that medicine and surgery is stressful and needs a lot of serious dedication to succeed, from my finding you can be expelled if you fail twice or when you are not able to meet up to the expected standard.i need to be careful because i don't just want to make a wrong decision in my life since am the one sponsoring myself..

I really needs to be sincere,for work i am a cryptocurrency trader ,i don't read chart but have join a v.i.p signal group,i make 50 k Monthly with trading ,i am also learning other digital skill ,i am also an electrician but i don't concentrate so much in that ,i only make small money with it to gather for my basic needs. I have 200 k in my account for a start.. for accommodation i live with my Aunt.

I have free accommodation,food and enough time,

please with all this is it possible to concentrate and succeed if i decide to go for medicine and surgery ? Your advice will be highly appreciated.
as a doctor with 5 years post graduation experience my advice is to hold on to that hustle that has proven it self to be lucrative. I had many classmates who combined medicine with other things infact I know a doctor who learnt programming as a student and now work for uber as a tech guy he never practiced medicine one day. I know another who was doing ICAN while in medschool and is now a doctor/chartered accountant. his main source of income currently is ICAN lesson he runs. I had a partime DJ as my classmates in med school. Yes you can combine medicine with work it's just about determination.

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Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by goodheart02(m): 3:10pm On Aug 04, 2021
Yes you can. It all depends on your level of assimilation and time planning. During my time in school, I was a writer, business man and a medical student. I was able to graduate as a doctor because I planned my time.

Studying medicine in Nigeria doesn't stop u from hustling because u may need that hustling spirit later as a doctor especially when u need to diversify in our country where doctors are not so well paid. This country is rugged and only the rugged survive.

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Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by Sorrento: 3:12pm On Aug 04, 2021
Baba you no fit study medicine, you wey dey find ashawo joint about tongue

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Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by Joshuazedd(m): 3:13pm On Aug 04, 2021
Razzness:

If u are indeed a medical student, u must be below 400level, wen u get to clinics some days u will close by 9pm trust me.
That they don't post results with ur cgpa doesn't mean u don't have one,

He said they don't use it and for the actual note it's not used.
MBBS isn't graded. There's nothing like first class or 2nd class upper in MBBS.
Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by RedEnergy: 3:16pm On Aug 04, 2021
You can if you're a genius with IQ over 180 smiley
Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by goodheart02(m): 3:18pm On Aug 04, 2021
Pk01:
Sincerely speaking you can't join medicine and sug with hustling the two can't just move together..

Everything Na money their textbooks, that 200k won't carry go anywhere.. Dem dey read like craze... I fear who no fear that course.. Out 200 student for my school now currently in 300l but Na only 16 student qualified to 300l...our 500l Na 4student..

Baba..go for computer science.. You will enjoy the course.. Hope say you Sabi maths

I want learn crypto trading bro.. Should I sent a dm?


Pls which school is that I'll like to know.
Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by Joshuazedd(m): 3:21pm On Aug 04, 2021
You can, depends on the level of seriousness you want to be at.
Questions you should ask yourself
Is the business something that will make you miss classes and clinics? If yes, how many times in a week?, how good are you intellectually?
If it's just working on your phone or laptop, then you can do that outside learning hours. General businesses you do online can be combined with anything.
Many medical students are into other businesses outside academics.
Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by Razzness(m): 3:23pm On Aug 04, 2021
Joshuazedd:


He said they don't use it and for the actual note it's not used.
MBBS isn't graded. There's nothing like first class or 2nd class upper in MBBS.
Mbbs, pharmacy and vet medicine are unclassified degrees, but they all have cgpa and a cgpa less than 2.4 is placed under probation
Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by drphantom: 3:27pm On Aug 04, 2021
Itidicious:
I need your advise seriously,i am an under graduate and i am so passionate about furthering my education.

After reading more on the internet i noticed that medicine and surgery is stressful and needs a lot of serious dedication to succeed, from my finding you can be expelled if you fail twice or when you are not able to meet up to the expected standard.i need to be careful because i don't just want to make a wrong decision in my life since am the one sponsoring myself..

I really needs to be sincere,for work i am a cryptocurrency trader ,i don't read chart but have join a v.i.p signal group,i make 50 k Monthly with trading ,i am also learning other digital skill ,i am also an electrician but i don't concentrate so much in that ,i only make small money with it to gather for my basic needs. I have 200 k in my account for a start.. for accommodation i live with my Aunt.

I have free accommodation,food and enough time,

please with all this is it possible to concentrate and succeed if i decide to go for medicine and surgery ? Your advice will be highly appreciated.

I laughed when you said you have enough time.

You may be able to handle both while you are in preclinical school (even that is debatable because you will have long hours of courses and practicals and a long reading list of big textbooks…but it is possible.

However the moment you cross in the clinical school, you are not likely to have the time.

Clinical medical school is a full time job disguised as being in school.

You will go from (in no particular order and. On a daily basis) class to ward round to class to practical to clinic attendance to patients bed side to take history and examine to discussion groups etc.

Your day doesn’t really end since patient care does really end.

Side step the process and you are guaranteed to fail a course when the failure rate is already high.

The discipline of medicine is a studentship, an apprenticeship and a mentorship.

I guess you could moonlight your other ventures but you must be of a strong constitution to finish your daily activities as a medical student and still have time for the other stuff.

Perhaps you could consider downplaying the non medical things without shutting them down completely till you graduate.

P.S.
You also risk being termed an unserious medical student and being failed outrightly by your teacher if they discover you have a full time business outside medicine.
In order for them to pass you, the law obligates that they find you “worthy in both learning and character” and they take that responsibility very seriously as we deal in human lives.


I hope this helps


P.S.
If you want still in plus your side hustle avoid the following medical schools…
Ibadan
OSUTH
Ife.

They are exceptionally tedious and intensive

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Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by Yankee101: 3:28pm On Aug 04, 2021
Lol

I laugh in Swahili
Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by AmbFitsaint(m): 3:33pm On Aug 04, 2021
I traded crypto while in medical school. I excelled at both. Got my car, 2 plots of land while in school all from trading. All you need is discipline brother. U can do it. I have a lot of friends who do the same and are making it big yet excelling in med school.
Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by cruzifixzo: 3:34pm On Aug 04, 2021
Bros jus concentrate on your current work and improve on it. Medicine and surgery is being ridiculed, there is no longer job satisfaction and pleasure In practice. From a final year med. Student
Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by JuanDeDios: 3:35pm On Aug 04, 2021
Acecards:
The best graduating medical student in Uniben with about 7 distinctions was into programming... I don't know if he was making money from it or it was just an avenue for pastime
There are always a few exceptional people. Most people can't do this.
Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by Nobody: 3:38pm On Aug 04, 2021
MasterRahl:
angry

OP @ Itidicious....I'm going to tell you the bitter truth...

YES IT IS POSSIBLE!!!

You see the Whites? Most of them go to school on loans... and they do 2-3 jobs to pay bills....and they succeed. Op, follow this guys. Advice.

It's not easy....but it is possible.
Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by Nobody: 3:38pm On Aug 04, 2021
MasterRahl:
angry

OP @ Itidicious....I'm going to tell you the bitter truth...

YES IT IS POSSIBLE!!!

You see the Whites? Most of them go to school on loans... and they do 2-3 jobs to pay bills....and they succeed. Op, follow this guys. Advice.

It's not easy....but it is possible.
Follow this guy's advice o!
Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by eedimo(m): 3:44pm On Aug 04, 2021
Pk01:
Sincerely speaking you can't join medicine and sug with hustling the two can't just move together..

Everything Na money their textbooks, that 200k won't carry go anywhere.. Dem dey read like craze... I fear who no fear that course.. Out 200 student for my school now currently in 300l but Na only 16 student qualified to 300l...our 500l Na 4student..

Baba..go for computer science.. You will enjoy the course.. Hope say you Sabi maths

I want learn crypto trading bro.. Should I sent a dm?
200 in a class?
exams to 300 level?
What school is that please?
Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by eedimo(m): 3:46pm On Aug 04, 2021
Dukeolumidemans:
Yes u can. I am a full time forex trader and a nurse all at the same time. And I do these full time.
Just plan ur self well and move...no time.
lol grin
Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by Nobody: 3:51pm On Aug 04, 2021
JuanDeDios:

There are always a few exceptional people. Most people can't do this.
True sha
Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by ppogba: 3:53pm On Aug 04, 2021
I am surprised nobody has bothered to ask about his JAMB score.

I am more surprised he has made no mention of it too.

These days you see students who score Fuel price score or be at most 220 dreaming of studying medicine.

He should shed more light.
Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by Tonyolumide(m): 3:54pm On Aug 04, 2021
Itidicious:
I need your advise seriously,i am an under graduate and i am so passionate about furthering my education.

After reading more on the internet i noticed that medicine and surgery is stressful and needs a lot of serious dedication to succeed, from my finding you can be expelled if you fail twice or when you are not able to meet up to the expected standard.i need to be careful because i don't just want to make a wrong decision in my life since am the one sponsoring myself..

I really needs to be sincere,for work i am a cryptocurrency trader ,i don't read chart but have join a v.i.p signal group,i make 50 k Monthly with trading ,i am also learning other digital skill ,i am also an electrician but i don't concentrate so much in that ,i only make small money with it to gather for my basic needs. I have 200 k in my account for a start.. for accommodation i live with my Aunt.

I have free accommodation,food and enough time,

please with all this is it possible to concentrate and succeed if i decide to go for medicine and surgery ? Your advice will be highly appreciated.



Boss ..That VIP group crypto group
I’m interested
Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by eedimo(m): 3:59pm On Aug 04, 2021
Outside Nigeria I don't know but in UNIMAID COLLEGE OF MEDICINE it's gonna be tough on you.
If you love Medicine save enough income from your hustles then seek collaborative sponsorship from family and friends, in that way your hustles can wait while you concentrate on med school.
God help you
Re: Can I Combine Studying Medicine, Surgery And Work At The Same Time ? by playpaz: 4:06pm On Aug 04, 2021
I tried it but didn't succeed.
I had to drop my job and focuse on my studies

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