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"OSCEs are best practiced in groups. Unlike other exams such as MCQs, OSCEs are practical, and you need to work with other people"

The combination of interest, a break from Medicine, learning important skills and exploring a new city, made the extra work worth it.

"Hobbies are a great way to talk about work/life balance. It is important to show that you know when to take a break."

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"I got the job, packed my bags, and off I went to the island I had barely even heard of, forget been to!"

" a burden to those I was shadowing ... uncomfortable, anxious ... not really learning much"

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