Archive - Med Echoes

For Students, By Students: The 2024/25 Pulse Team

Inside the 2024/25 Pulse Executive Committee – Reflections on roles, expectations and lessons learnt.

Jun 18 •

May 2025

Lessons Beyond the Lectures: Dr Diane’s Med School Reflections

A heartfelt reflection on becoming a doctor without losing yourself in the process.

May 11 •

March 2025

Tromsø International Medical School Exchange Program: Kholofelo's Experience

Kholofelo shares his exciting & unique experience of doing an MBChB III elective in Tromsø, Norway. 🇳🇴

Mar 5 •

February 2025

November 2024

Navigating the Challenges of Repeating 2nd Year

Mmapula Mokhabukhi shares her experience of repeating second year after failing a block and offers valuable advice for those facing similar challenges

Nov 18, 2024 •

August 2024

Reflections on Being a First-Year Guardian: The Oath-Taking Ceremony and Other Experiences

Today's newsletter features Prudence Silinda, who shares her experience as a first-year guardian on the Pulse 2023/2024 executive committee.

Aug 31, 2024 •

July 2024

16 Questions with Final Year Medical Student

Almost-doctor Ruach Burger, shares his journey, tips, and advice about medical school.

Jul 23, 2024 •

June 2024

May 2024

Beyond The Norm: Medical Students with Previous University Experience

This feature highlights medical students with diverse university backgrounds as they share their unique journeys into the world of medicine and discuss…

May 12, 2024 •

April 2024

16 Questions with Dr. Nena Letete

Dr. Nena Letete, a 2020 MBChB graduate (with distinction) from University of Pretoria, answers interestingly important questions about medical school.

Apr 13, 2024 •

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