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Interview Student

Medicine

Sandeep Charan Suri, 23
Ipoh, Perak
Studying Medicine at Asia
Metropolitan University (AMU)

Tell us about your course.
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) is the
course that I am studying now. This is a ?ve-year degree
programme where I will spend 2½ years in Asia Metropolitan
University (AMU) Johor Bahru, Malaysia and the remaining 2½
years in the Chettinad Academy of Research and Education,
India. This programme consists of two phases. Phase I consists
of two stages. Phase I stage I (2 years) is known as a Pre-Clinical
Programme and phase I stage II is known as a Para-Clinical
programme (½ year). This phase is conducted in Malaysia. Phase
II which is known as Clinical Programme (2½ years) is conducted
entirely in India. After completing MBBS, we will be doing a twoyear housemanship in a Malaysian government hospital. Upon
completing these two years we will become fully ?edged doctors.

What were the factors you considered and what
motivated you to choose this course?
There were three factors that I considered before I made my
decision to join this course. The most important factor is the
?nancial part. It took me a very long time to think whether I
could really afford this MBBS programme as this programme is
very expensive. Secondly, it was whether I can cope with this
course or not. Thirdly, was choosing the right university. My
family, together with my burning desire, further motivated me to

take up this course. I am also grateful to my elder brother who
really guided me all this while. He is my biggest motivator.

What do you like and dislike most about this course?
It is the respect given to you by people when they know you are
studying MBBS. What I dislike the most in MBBS is the long hours
of classes and practical.

What are the most important aspects that you’ve
learned during the course and how has your life
changed after joining the course?
We have to enjoy what we are doing. We also learn how to value
people’s life and ours too. This programme has taught me to
be more disciplined. My life has changed a lot. I feel that I am a
more improved person.

What is your advice for those who are considering
joining the course you’re now studying?
Do a lot of research. Ask working doctors on prospects and
career options. It is also advisable to seek more information about
the university which offers the MBBS programme.

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