Hi, fellow PTE students!
Exciting news from the International Center: they put out calls for new International Student Ambassadors, and believe me, you don’t want to miss out on this opportunity. This is one more thing to add your resumé but even better, it’s a chance to level up your skills while representing our university.
2023/2024 ISAs
Hello! This one is for the last-minute people scrambling for thesis topics and supervisors, and also for other students who are curious about the thesis experience in different departments. I was able to gather experiences from a few current 6th year medical students as a guide for students interested in completing their theses with a particular department or supervisor. I asked about the process of securing a supervisor, details of the thesis and details of the thesis defence. Some students have also opted to share their thesis and some to be contacted with further questions about their thesis.
(more…)Hi PTE students,
It’s already week 12 and stress levels are climbing rapidly. It’s coming to that time we all dread. Wishing much luck to everyone already deep in midterm and exam preparations.
Today, I would like to present a small project born out of my experience with research. I began the thesis journey as early as February 2022, which was in the second semester of my 4th year. It was my first time being involved in anything research-related. I didn’t have much clue on what exactly to do and what direction to take the thesis work. After consultations with my supervisor, we decided on a survey study. This would mean quite a bit of work. I had to collect data, analyse and present it. I watched a lot of Youtube videos to acquaint myself with the type of work I would have to perform. I also received relevant material from my supervisor to guide me.
As of April 2024, I am completely done with everything related to the thesis. Since then, I have been involved in one other survey study. The hardest part both times has been survey distribution and data collection. We have quite a few uni-oriented Facebook groups here and there, and I would see posts from students in these groups asking their fellow students to fill their surveys. I would fill a few out here and there when I had a minute to spare and I admittedly scrolled past quite a few as well.
Having to distribute surveys myself turned out to be a humbling experience. I once walked around the main University building for 2 hours distributing QR codes to students sitting around. I must have distributed at least 40 copies of these QR codes that day and only got 2 responses from this venture. I reached out to parties that I thought might be useful and supportive in my research. Nothing came out of that either. The most effective way, it turned out, was distributing amongst friends and via social media, and asking these participants to distribute amongst friends as well.
After going through this experience twice, I was able to collaborate with a dear friend of Aula Conversations to create a platform for students’ questionnaires to be distributed amongst fellow students. It’s like a big virtual bulletin board where we can all help each other out. It is called Questioshare and is now live here.
How it works
It’s pretty simple. All you have to do is visit the page and fill in the relevant details regarding your survey.
Once you submit it, it is entered into the system to be verified. You will receive a prompt message stating that it is pending verification, after which it can then be displayed on the page.
Available questionnaires can be sorted by major/field, by title or by added date.
So that’s Questioshare. Whether you’re knee-deep in thesis writing or embarking on your first research project, Questioshare is here to simplify the process and make your journey a whole lot smoother.
Now, here’s the deal: Questioshare is all about teamwork. It only works if we as students have each other’s backs. That means taking a second every now and then to see if there’s a survey you can chip in on, and passing it along to friends who fit the bill. Think of Questioshare as our secret weapon—a platform where we can rally together and make each other’s lives a little easier. And a little note to add, it’s not just for the medical students; all PTE students are welcome to jump on board! Let’s show some solidarity and make research a breeze for everyone.
Author’s note: Questioshare could not have materialised without the work and support of a dear friend and I am profoundly grateful for their invaluable contribution in turning this vision into reality.
New week, new post!
This week brings another interview with Jessica, and this time we will be talking about her experience with the Undergraduate Research Society. If you haven’t already checked out her previous interview on the blog, you can access it here. We previously spoke about her great achievements as a PTE medical student and her student life balance and she shared some great insights with us. Today, she will be talking about her journey in research at PTE and she will also share some tips for those interested in involving themselves in research work at PTE.
(more…)PTE students, hi again.
Earlier this semester, the university put out a call for applications for the EXEGYPT Intercontinental Summer School. It was described as an once-in-a-lifetime experience for students to experience Egypt. Students would benefit from whichever scientific program they sign up, which includes lectures, group discussions, and hands-on practical experience.
(more…)Hello dear PTE students!
If you are applying for residency in the US, you probably know by now that you have to begin with the ECFMG registration and certification process.
(more…)Hello everyone! Week 4 already, which means we’ve gotten back into the swing of things, with some preparing for midterms and tests even. Good luck to those students!
(more…)Hello! 5th years, especially, this is for you. If you are planning your final year and thinking of what hospitals to go to, I am sharing my experience at Szent Imre Oktatókórház in the 11th district in Budapest. I’ll be giving all the details.
(more…)The Emergency Society will be starting up their programme for the semester next week and registration has already begun and will close on the 16th of February at 17:00. I reached out to the Emergency Society and the President, Lara graciously provided answers to some essential questions. We got the information, so stay tuned!
(more…)The Surgical Society is starting up their programme for the semester next week and in preparation for this, there was an info session yesterday, the 7th of February. I attended it and now I’m back with all the intel.
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