University 
Gomel State Medical University

Current Year 
Third

Medical Specialty Interested in 
Oncology

One Word that Describes You 
Organized

Most Intriguing subject in Medical School 
Microbiology & Internal Medicine

What was your path to Medical School like?

I completed both my Secondary and High school in Lale Youth International School. In 11th grade and 12th grade, I had an after school job at my sister's tuition center. I taught English to young children. 

After graduating High school, I thought I would work for an year. I did not have any plans of joining a university, since I was only 17 at that time. I got a job as an HR manager for RedWave in Male'. But then, I found an education fair held by Royal Education (now known as Eduink). It was there I heard of Gomel State Medical University. I applied for the September intake and got my admission letter.

What was the biggest difference between your expectations of entering Med School when you were doing A'level, and the actual experience of being there?

We always hear that Medical school is very difficult and stressful. It is all of that, but not as much as I expected it to be. I thought the amount of work I had to put in would be out of this world. Or that I wouldn't be able to handle it. However, the reality is that I can do it, and I was able to handle it well.

I also expected to only meet people like myself, but I met a lot of different people from different places. It was a nice surprise.

How is your daily routine like?

Usually I wake up at 6 am since classes start at 8 am. We have 2 practical classes and 1-2 lectures everyday. Thursdays are an exception where we only have 1 practical and 1 lecture class.

Almost 3 hours everyday are spent on travelling, since we have classes at different campuses. The hospitals are also located on the outskirts. Hence, I get home at around 7 or 8 pm. 

Afterwords, it's time for studies. My goal is to complete everything I have to do for the next day. If I have an easy subject I don't spend as much time studying. Plus, I study for my exams during the weekend. By the time I go to bed, it's around 1 am.

What would you have done if you did not get into Medical School due to a circumstance?

I have thought of other career options before. I think I would have gone through the field of Mathematics. Although, I didn't go as far as planning out a specific career. 

If you could be granted 3 wishes to make the world or society a better place, what would they be and why?

End Corruption: not only in the government and big organisations but also in every day life. Corruption denies someone's right and is very wrong.
End Hunger
World Peace, to end all unnecessary killings in this world

Name your favorite medical text book.  

Infectious Diseases by Peter Ball.

What has been the best part about studying in your university?

The practical side of learning is the best part about this university.

In Belarus, the Medical School curriculum is very practical based. As a result, you can meet and examine patients at an early stage. We even got the chance to inject patients in our second year. 

What is the most effective way to study in Medical School?

You should know your priorities in the beginning. It is you who decide whether you want to read for the test or go out and have fun.

Organisation is one of the most important attributes for a student. You should not fall behind on any subject and study for every class every day. There is a huge amount of information given in a short period of time. Hence, if you leave everything till the end, you can't learn everything in time.

The best way to study is learning every topic as soon as you study it in class. 

Do you need High grades to become a decent doctor?

It is important to have high grades because that is how you know you have learnt in Medical school.

However, it doesn't mean you would be a good doctor as there are many other aspects that contribute to it. For example, an important aspect is organizing the information you have learnt in class and applying it to your patients.

Finally, what is the one tip/advice you want to give to our readers?

Before you go into Medical school, make sure it is what you want to do. You will be spending 7 years of your life here. 

I know that a lot of people will tell you that Medical school is hard and impossible. However, it is not like that at all. If you work hard, study and keep up the motivation, you will be able to do it.

Interested to join Gomel State Medical University? Raniya has very kindly suggested that anyone could contact her through Email.

The My Medical Student Life series was created for the sole purpose of helping medical students and aspiring doctors on their journey to become a successful Maldivian Healthcare Professional. Have a suggestion, idea or question? Email us.

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