I guess lot's of people are having problems with the well, let me put it... unclear way of the PMS route. I included =(

For example, if we get paired to an Australian university, are the certificates recognized automatically there? Are you able to do your housemanship there then later on practice there?

I am looking around for an aparment (not room) which is quite late, I know. but any contacts?

It really depends on the units. I know a few that go as low as 1200 in Vista B (excluding utilities) and as high as 1800 in Vista C (including utilities) . BUT the furnishing is different. So yeah, survey survey =)

BUT on the general, Vista B has been repainted, looks nice =) Closer to IMU. However rooms are slightly smaller.
Vista C looks ugly, has damn bad traffic but rooms are bigger. Sometimes neater because more families lives in Vista C.
Vista A I have no comments as it is too far LOL.

Interesting typing style you've got there.
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No. Not enough. Need to go by RM/ Contact Hour.

On the side note, people completed their EOS 5, enjoy!

Good that you're planning ahead, but there is one problem. IMU partners might pull out any time.

I am not saying the quality or what your status will be of which and what school. I am just saying do not get your hopes up for getting to a certain university based on it's current status of being listed as a Partner. I wanted to head to Melbourne Uni, they pulled out. Sydney Uni, they pulled out. Both within a few years and yet at that point of time, they were still advertising them as their PMS partners until I asked the school (UniMelb, UniSyd) to find out they have ceased participation of their PMS partnership. (Although people say that you can head to UniMelb via the Bmed route, there has been NO students going so far).

Plenty of nightlife no matter where you go, depends on what you want to do. Just balance it out with life.

P/s: To the guy that said you'd be surprised to see medical students/pharmacy students huffing and puffing, partying the night away. AFAIK, Aussie Med Students drink more than anyone I know.

True to that. Oh plus point to the poster. Don't worry about life when you get to IMU, you'd have plenty, just remember balance.

Although not directed to me, this is something I have to say.

As a medical student, your will be having lots of studying to do. Each person is different and studying methods vary. Lecture notes are there to help guide you with your studies, it is enough for certain lectures, not enough for some, you'll have to use a bit of sense in that. Do note that you do have to read a lot, lectures, books, even RELIABLE internet resources. (Honestly, wiki is a good place to start but for more detailed stuff medscape etc are awesome). As far as I can remember when I was in IMU, average week consists of very few lectures, hours outside lectures are used (and they expect you to) study and revise.

Do note that if you're in the PMS stream, different schools conduct their courses differently, placing slight emphasis on different things. Be adaptable.

But regarding October Fly's post that books are your lecture notes and text books. Please, do not do that. There is definitely much more to life than just that. Do enjoy your life no matter what you do. Exams are going to tough and exam periods are going to be one of the most challanging periods you'll have to date. Still, take time off for yourself, you are as important as your studies.