JMP JMP: MD-JMP Outline

[Crow]

Hey, I'm just wondering if anyone knows, or can help me find the dates for Newcastle orientation? Is it a whole week before the 24th Feb start date?
Cheers

There’s an on campus orientation day on the 19th February: Key dates Whether this lasts the entire week or not I’ll leave to a current JMP student.

 

[Vvv]

Does anyone know when enrolment starts? So far all I've done is accept the offer in myHub, is there anything else to do with enrolment as of yet?

 

[Parks289]

Does anyone know when enrolment starts? So far all I've done is accept the offer in myHub, is there anything else to do with enrolment as of yet?

You have to select your classes now you have accepted your offer. I would call the student help desk and they can talk you through it. It’s not difficult oh and congrats. I’ll be seeing you in Feb too

 

[Vvv]

You have to select your classes now you have accepted your offer. I would call the student help desk and they can talk you through it. It’s not difficult oh and congrats. I’ll be seeing you in Feb too

Congrats to you too! In myHub I've just selected one subject for sem 1 (MEDI1101A), is that what you did too? Also does anyone know when we'll be getting our timetable? Thanks!

 

[Syntax]

Hey, I'm just wondering if anyone knows, or can help me find the dates for Newcastle orientation? Is it a whole week before the 24th Feb start date?
Cheers

Hi annt, in my experience last year orientation was only one day held at random during that week depending on the scheduling. It does not last the whole week no. If you're interested there are other things you can do however, such as a library or campus orientation which run on most days I believe!

If you have any specific questions let me know and I would be happy to help

 

[annt_4]

Hi Syntax,
Thank you so much!
Do you or anyone else know how we can tell if our offer is bonded or unbounded? Is it that if your offer is bonded it will state this in your offer letter, but if it's unbonded it won't make a mention of anything at all (only says CSP)?

Thanks

 

[Syntax]

Hi Syntax,
Thank you so much!
Do you or anyone else know how we can tell if our offer is bonded or unbounded? Is it that if your offer is bonded it will state this in your offer letter, but if it's unbonded it won't make a mention of anything at all (only says CSP)?

Thanks

Correct! So your letter of offer would explicitly state that the offer is for a bonded place. If it makes no mention of it, then your offer is for an unbonded position! I was puzzled at first as well because it didn't specify unbonded anywhere on the letter, so I wasn't sure what I actually had received. It would definitely relieve a lot of confusion if they did say on the letter haha.

 

[Vvv]

Hey guys, could anyone from prior years tell me about the general structure of a week. What days do lectures and PBL's land on and how many hours are they? Also, do you normally have compulsory classes during the first week of each semester? Thanks!

 

[Nihal]

Hey umatsitter, I dunno about the multiculturalness of UNE but here is a link to the societies at UNE, from my memory there is one for surgical interest.

 

[LYZ2305]

Hey guys,

Was wondering if anyone could give me an insight on how many compulsory days are required on campus

 

[NootNoot]

You usually have compulsory class Monday to Friday. PBL's on monday, wed and fri. Clinical skills alternating with placement on thursdays. Tuesdays tend to be patient forums and professional practice lectures which is also compulsory. The only class that isn't mandatory is really medical science lectures which tend to be across tues/wed depending on campus

 

[LYZ2305]

You usually have compulsory class Monday to Friday. PBL's on monday, wed and fri. Clinical skills alternating with placement on thursdays. Tuesdays tend to be patient forums and professional practice lectures which is also compulsory. The only class that isn't mandatory is really medical science lectures which tend to be across tues/wed depending on campus

Wow thanks for the insight. How do you guys feel about taking a part time job on top of that. Is it manageable? Looking for some financial advice

 

[DrDrLMG!]

Wow thanks for the insight. How do you guys feel about taking a part time job on top of that. Is it manageable? Looking for some financial advice

My friend (who did first year of the JMP a couple of years ago) also worked in retail throughout. I'm at a different uni and just finished first year, and I also worked part time throughout (and will be doing that again in second year). As long as you're organised, it is certainly feasible (and, in some cases, financially necessary).

 

[Vvv]

My friend (who did first year of the JMP a couple of years ago) also worked in retail throughout. I'm at a different uni and just finished first year, and I also worked part time throughout (and will be doing that again in second year). As long as you're organised, it is certainly feasible (and, in some cases, financially necessary).

I’ll be moving from Sydney to live at Newcastle, so I would prefer to get a job at Newcastle. How easy is it to get a job in Newcastle, preferably close to the uni or with public transport around it. Also, did anyone else live on campus and have a job? How did you find the process of getting a job (while studying) and then how was transport (since I won’t have a car!). Thanks!

 

[keogh13]

I’ll be moving from Sydney to live at Newcastle, so I would prefer to get a job at Newcastle. How easy is it to get a job in Newcastle, preferably close to the uni or with public transport around it. Also, did anyone else live on campus and have a job? How did you find the process of getting a job (while studying) and then how was transport (since I won’t have a car!). Thanks!

Hey so I'm not from JMP but I am from Newcastle.

Not going to lie, February/March is a really bad time to look for part time/casual work as most places retain their Christmas casual staff as well as 100s of new students moving to the area that are all looking for work as well. In my opinion, the most jobs are available in Newcastle is usually in August - there will still be jobs at other times it's just going to be far more competitive.

As for location: the only jobs available "close" to the uni would be at the uni itself and Jesmond shopping centre next door (highly do not recommend walking between here and uni at night though - quite dangerous - catch the shuttle bus) . With public transport you could look as far as the city centre, Charlestown Square, Wallsend, Westfield Kotara and Stockland Glendale which are all large shopping centres with good bus routes. Note that as these are regional bus services though some may not run very late at night and some routes don't run on Sundays.

My best advice is to download as many job seeking apps as you can (Jora, Seek etc) and browse the listings as frequently as possible, as well as apply online to major companies like Woolworths/Coles/other retail and set up email notifications for when jobs come up. Also just browse shop windows every time you go because you never know when there might be a little sign in the window looking for casual work. If you can see a place is hiring online - still try and hand a resume in in-person as well.

I actually study in Campbelltown but still work at Stockland Glendale on weekends and honestly you just need to make it a priority and you'll be fine. I've found that working in retail is also really good practice for dealing with patients and helps a lot in clinical classes (after all, healthcare is basically another form of customer service). You also won't have any income for basically 5 years if you don't work, and many people say first year is the lightest in work load so I'd definitely recommend working if you can and get ahead on the $$$s.

Basically - just don't get disheartened if you don't find anything immediately because you will eventually find something (trust me) if you just keep applying. Good luck with the job search and hope you like the great city of Newcastle!

 

[Kanyewest2016]

You can definitely work during the JMP. I'd say as a first year in the JMP about 2 hours of work per day will easily get you through the course and is about average. I know people who worked alot more, and many alot less. The JMP guide provided by the uni suggests 18 hours a week. You could easily structure these 2 hours or so in between classes, or after uni on weekdays, and then work weekends. Or maybe work a few weekdays and study weekends.

Just try and get a job that's flexible and you can work around. To be honest, you can really work in any year of medicine (maybe not including exam time), if you were determined enough. and sacrificed all of your free time. Alot of it is dependent on how much free time you wanna have. But first 3 years of JMP are very easy to balance with a part time job.

 

[Potater]

Hi! I was hoping someone could share their first year course outlines for the JMP at the UoN, I have no medical background and I'd love to try prepare a little before classes start. Thanks!

 

[Eliden]

Hi LBoG and NootNoot and Kanyewest2016 and anyone else in the know,

I stumbled across this last night, and now I'm worried. D18_164493 / The University of Newcastle, Australia

13.4. Students are required to spend a minimum of two semesters away from their University of Enrolment while undertaking clinical placements. Students may elect to undertake placements of up to two years in an approved location away from their university of enrolment.


I have two kids, aged 2 and 4. There is no way I can live away from my family for two semesters (that's equivalent to a year right)? Or any length of time really (maybe a week or two if i really had to).

It does say below that:

31. Relaxing Provision
To provide for exceptional circumstances arising in any particular student matter, the Academic Senate (UON) / Academic Board (UNE), on the recommendation of the Dean of Medicine - JMP, may relax any provision of this Schedule. Such relaxations will be reported back to the Academic Senate/Board at the partner university at the next available meeting.

Please tell me that being mother to young children is grounds for relaxing the above provision. Otherwise I may have just wasted the last two years trying to obtain a place at JMP. I am prepared to sacrifice some time with my kids but not to live away from them.

Also, for anyone at UoN, is there child care/occasional care on campus? I've read in this thread that daily attendance may be compulsory which is not ideal with young children (but hopefully workable). Attending fewer days with more classes scheduled for each would be much easier and cheaper than having to attend every day for only a few hours, but I guess it is what it is.

 

[AstralResolve]

Hi Eliden,

I have reviewed the information about clinical placements and it's my understanding that by "Away" from their university just means placements at hospitals. By "Two Semesters", it would mean one year of clinical placements in hospitals in the NSW health network.

For Example:
Newcastle: John Hunter, Calvary Mater, Belmont
Maitland / Lower Hunter: Maitland Hospital, Kurri Kurri, Cessnock, Scone, Dungog, Singleton, Muswellbrook
Central Coast: Gosford,Wyong

Its possible given your location you can find a clinical school within communting distance of your Home. It mentions on the official page this is a ballot between all students and you are given three preferences of districts. I imagine there is an avenue of "swapping" amongst students.

Again my understanding of the JMP is 3 years on campus, with placements etc, graduate with your B M.S. then two years PGY1 and PGY2 to get your M.D. with the final two years being heavily in placements.

Please find my source here and all the best:

Clinical placements

The Clinical Simulation Education Group is a collaboration of centres that provide real-life clinical settings through simulation.

www.newcastle.edu.au

 

[DrDrLMG!]

Hi Eliden,

I have reviewed the information about clinical placements and it's my understanding that by "Away" from their university just means placements at hospitals. By "Two Semesters", it would mean one year of clinical placements in hospitals in the NSW health network.

For Example:
Newcastle: John Hunter, Calvary Mater, Belmont
Maitland / Lower Hunter: Maitland Hospital, Kurri Kurri, Cessnock, Scone, Dungog, Singleton, Muswellbrook
Central Coast: Gosford,Wyong

Its possible given your location you can find a clinical school within communting distance of your Home. It mentions on the official page this is a ballot between all students and you are given three preferences of districts. I imagine there is an avenue of "swapping" amongst students.

Again my understanding of the JMP is 3 years on campus, with placements etc, graduate with your B M.S. then two years PGY1 and PGY1 to get your M.D. with the final two years being heavily in placements.

Please find my source here and all the best:

Clinical placements

The Clinical Simulation Education Group is a collaboration of centres that provide real-life clinical settings through simulation.

www.newcastle.edu.au

I’m not sure of the context for your use of “PGY1 and PGY2” but, as far as I’m aware, that terminology (PGY1) refers to intern year, not MD enrolment.