Hey there 👋 I'm Adam a junior doctor from Australia. I make videos about medicine, food and health.
🎓 I began making videos and tutoring student for the medical school admission process
🌏 I've always had a strong focus on public health and prevention. I'm motivated by improving the health of populations and imparting systems-level change, preventing diseases before they happen.
🌱 Food is one aspect of our health which I find incredibly fascinating. I love making and eating good food and believe in its power to make our food systems healthier and more sustainable - one epic recipe at a time!
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i spent about a year and a half reading research publications, watching med documentaries, lectures, shadowing etc before starting pre-med..going to a 3year accelerated MD program so it all evens out
Hi there!! I really need your help as I need some information about double degrees such as BMed/MSurg And also there is this thing VCE curriculum which is required in most of the universities but as for someone from Asia, do I have get enrolled in that even after completing my HSC only to get it converted into ATAR
And one more thing is that I haven't completed my HSC yet but I've seen requirements for Monash University scholarships which is quite confusing as I believe I can get more than 93 percet in HSC, but they kinda ask for something like VCE enrollment as HSC grades don't get converted into ATAR so can you please make a video about this or something???
Hi there!! I really need your help as I need some information about double degrees such as BMed/MSurg And also there is this thing VCE curriculum which is required in most of the universities but as for someone from Asia, do I have get enrolled in that even after completing my HSC only to get it converted into ATAR.
Hey Adam I would like to get your opinion on my situation as it is right now. I'm currently enrolled in BMedical Science, I have completed 1.5 years with a rough 5.25 GPA. I have never sit the GAMSAT although I am thinking of doing so in March 2025 (3rd year). The only thing that troubles me at the moment is my GPA, I'm sure if I sit the GAMSAT I would secure a score above 70-75. Do you think my GPA will hold me down in terms of applications? I understand the competitiveness of Medicine, but I would appreciate if you give me a rough estimate of my chances on succeeding or a clear image on for the road ahead. I appreciate your time and your videos, keep it up!
I am a IMG and thinking about moving to Australia, but again i am scared of change , and the extra long training in AUS , For me now i can clear one exam and get into a specialist of my choice in my country. where as in AUS i heard its very limited seats and very competitive for IMGs. And its hard to find jobs
I hear you. I can’t imagine how touch it is moving from another country/system. Specialist training programs can be quite competitive in Australia and can take longer than in other countries. Having said that, I know many IMGs that have done it and come out the other end so not impossible! Good luck 🤙🏻
Hey Adam, I’ve recently been looking into the accelerated biomed degree at Sunshine Coast uni which is a two year degree. You mentioned weighting of past three years for GPAs, would this degree still be a solid path to medicine?
That’s a really good question, I’m actually not too sure how GEMSAS would work out the weighting. Probably best to look through the gemsas guide or contact them directly!
Hi ,, Do you have any information about(short term training in medical specialty for international medical graduates) I’m a dentist And I’m orthodontist in my country,,,, Is the hospital that we apply,,will give us salary!!! Thank you in advance..
Hey Adam, I am a second year nursing student in Australia. Are there any prerequisites to the GAMSAT and medical school (i.e., chemistry, maths, etc)? Thanks in advance :D
My advice would be to check out the GEMSAS guide. Different universities bave different requirements but more and more medical schools are moving away from specific prerequisites. All the best!
Hi Adam, would you mind sharing what uni you studied medicine at? And also were you able to choose what team you were on for your first rotation (the stroke team) or do you just get placed there randomly
Thanks for the question! When it comes to intern/resident rotations, you’ll put in preferences for the combination of rotations that you most prefer. After that you can typically swap with others providing it works out. I was actually allocated vascular surgery but swapped to stroke as one of my collleagues was keen on surgery and I didn’t mind either way 😅 I went to med school at Deakin :)
You can download a free essay study guide in the description of this video and I'll soon be releasing an essay course - so stay tuned! I cover further study resources in the final section of this video but I used a combination of ACER questions, Des O'Neill and any free online resources I could find!
hello, if you dont mind me asking, how many years total did it take for you to get into med? if you graduated school at 18 how old were you when you got into medicine, and then how many years is that post-grad degree
I took a year off after high school and then three years of undergraduate studies before getting into medicine - so 4 years between finishing high school and starting medicine. I was 22 when I started medical school.
Is this through Monash? If yes , I noticed that Monash and some other universities offer a pathway to medicine. Is this mean , it’s guaranteed or u still have to fight a competition , assuming that 100 of students would be applying for this pathway? Seems like very limited places are offfer for people who have done different degrees.
Correct, Monash do offer pathways to medicine. However, the pathway is quite competitive - there are only 50 places allocated into medicine for 500-600+ biomedical science students. It definitely gives you an additional pathway to study medicine but I would still be advocating for studying the gamsat and going down that route to give yourself the best chance
@@adam_is I am little confused about, if u do a degree with Monash or any other uni, u still have to sit in gamsat in the final year of your degree? It would not be automatically that one would transition into medicine? Those 50-60 places they offer would be based on ur GpA , gamsat and interview, like the rest of them who didn’t do degree from Monash?
Hey! I was wondering if you could provide a more extensive list of historical/political examples that could be used in essays? I know nothing about politics and am feeling quite overwhelmed about where and how to find examples.
It can be overwhelming! I’m working on putting together a more comprehensive study guide which will include a series of historical and political examples that students can use! Watch this space
Hi. What about in the UK ? If I sat the GAMSAT in September 2025, when can I enrol ? In 2026 or 2027 ? I think the GAMSAT scores are valid for upto 2 years ?
Given the UK study year commences in the second half of 2026, if you were to sit the GAMSAT in Sept 2025, you would be eligable to commence studies in 2026 in UK universities
hello, im in my first year if uni and my First semester grades weren't that good do you think I still make up for it by the rest of the sem and next 2 years
Absolutely! I was in a somewhat similar position. Your first year at uni can be a challenging transition so try not to be too hard on yourself if you’re not where you want to be. Try to learn as much as you can from it and try to make some slow progress over the next few years. Many med schools also use the weighter GPA, which weighs your first year of study the least! Keep going, you got this!
Transition into uni can be hard to adjust from high school, so a lot of people often have lower GPAs because of this. But typically first year courses are the easiest (as you go up to 2nd and 3rd year it gets harder) so i recommend you do your best for the first 2 years to make your GPA competitive while its easier courses. The alternative is that you avoid doing the harder courses (GPA tankers) but this method may not set you up well for med
Hey thnks for info I know this sound crazy but i m already in mid 20s and already have Bachelorof science & postgraduate certificate ( not related to med) from UK. Now permanently moving to Aus , i want to start my med journey in Australia. I don’t know where to even start Any suggestions would be great please
Welcome! I have some other videos on how the process works for applying to postgraduate medicine. You’ll need to get your GPA and plug it through Gemsas to see what your 7-point equivalent GPA would be. You’ll also need to sit the GAMSAT. I would first start with getting your head around these two things and see where you weigh up before getting stuck into gamsat study. Also take a look at what universities offer postgraduate medicine in your state and think about whether you’d be prepared to move states, now that you’ve settled in Aus. Happy to answer any other questions - all the best with your journey, super exciting!
Hi Adam, If a student can not get undergraduate entry, what bachelor degree, do you recommend? Is Bachelor of paramedicine ok for the graduate pathway to medicine? Please share your thoughts on this. Thank you in advance
I honestly don't think there's any one correct answer here. Given that many postgraduate medical schools now don't require prerequisitve subjects, there best thing to do study in my opinion would be the one that you think 1) you'll most enjoy studying 2) you feel like you'll do best at (for gpa) 3) will offer a breadth of job prospects after uni - if medicine doesn't work out. Lastly, some unis may offer bonuses if you haev studies something clinical prior e.g. nursing, paramedicine, so worthwhile researching which ones do. This is likely only a very small bonus and I think ultimately doing something you enjoy and will be most fulfilled by is the way to go! Hope this helps!
Hey Adam! My final gpa is 4.6/7 and have no chance of getting into med. Would you suggest i study a Masters by research, masters by coursework or another bachelor's?
Further study can definitely be the way to improve your gpa. As youre aware, the GPA accounts for the past 3 years of study, so you’d have to calculate what your predicted score would be if you were to do ‘x’ further years of study with ‘x’ average grade. When picking what to study, some unis offer bonuses for masters/clinical study, so could consider this. I would also recommend doing something that you enjoy and also provides tangible career opportunities beyond medicine 👍
Hey mate - great video! I’m looking to pursue this career - I’m curious to hear what it’s like in Australia through residency? I see a lot of American and UK content and the burnout seems insane, so how’s your experience here in Australia?
I haven’t experienced what its like in either of those places but anecdotally, it seems a lot better/more manageable in Australia. Many doctors from the UK have come here. I haven’t met many from the US - the medical training process feels quite different in the US and from what I’ve seen/read online, they seem to work more hours as well. Regarding burnout - Im not sure of exact figures. The reality is, burnout will be a reality in any health system, albeit at different rates, just given the nature of working in healthcare/being a doctor. At the moment, we seem to have it quite good in Australia, relatively speaking.
Definitely not too late! I did an undergraduate degree first then postgraduate medicine. I made a video about my journey of getting into med school, hope it helps!
Mate, it better be. I've dealt with enough "Forced to go MDs" because of Family pressures and expectations. Often leading to poor patient care and bad decisions. Same goes for Nurses as well.
Either would be fine and would count toward your application in 2026! I found it easier to study over summer (when I didnt have uni distractions), so I opted for the March sitting. You can always sit september as well if you want another chance to sit the exam that year.
Thanks mate. What a great story. I wonder if you have anything you would do differently on this journey… although I can also see your path to medicine was pretty life changing and rich
Thanks, appreciate it! I’ve always wondered whether studying something different to biomed might’ve given me the opportunity to broaden my scope, study different things and pursue subjects that I enjoyed more. Having said that, I studied health policy, bioethics and sociology subjects, which were cool. That would be the only thing but its hard to say I have regrets about any of it, it has all been part of the learning process!
