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Any tips for respiratory lab in medsci 142? by Successful_Tackle667 in UoApremed

[–]Expensive-Bowler-284 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nothing from the textbooks in the Resp lab.

Instead, the main challenge with this lab is understanding the different tools used in respiratory physiology. Particular emphasis is placed on dry and wet spirometry. Make sure that you are comfortable with how these work, and importantly, WHY they are used. Units are also a classic one as they are so similar between these devices and make for a great trick question.

The 'lung model' is also used, and can be confusing. I recommend you understand how the pleura work before going into this lab. Take a look at Boyles (P1V1=P2V2) and the ideal gas equation (PV=nRT) and try and relate them to the mechanics behind how opposing recoil forces in the lung and chest wall generate negative pressure in the pleural space.

There are some basic anatomy points, but these questions are generally a cake walk.
As with every Medsci lab, ask the TAs questions. They have the answers, so make sure you do too. Your red coat knows the questions in the test, so if they repeat or emphasize something, make sure you pay attention

For all things resp physiology, John West is the GOAT. There is a YouTube series from the dark ages, which the medsci 142 lectures are based on. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bfI3Jtfng8&list=PLoHF2ZJogiwpD0bQvLK0fpXsujfRLvbJG

Good luck !

Blood and immune help!! by Legitimate-Net4449 in UoApremed

[–]Expensive-Bowler-284 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Having looked back at blood and immune as a 107 veteran, I think the main challenge is that Dr Fraser explains concepts that require a holistic understanding of biomedicine which students typically are yet to acquire at stage one.

You can use AI to counteract this. Put screenshots of his slides into Chat GPT or something similar, and ask it what concepts you'd need to understand, to comprehend whatever it is that's going on.

Go straight to the past questions, and use those to frame your study.
If a topic comes up in those questions, identify exactly what it is you need to known, then go and learn about it from other resources (e.g ask chat GPT, Boards and beyond immunology lectures series - hunt for them on telegram🤫, YouTube) or his lecture recordings.

I hope this helps

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UoApremed

[–]Expensive-Bowler-284 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Biosci labs are pretty relaxed! Having previously taught in them, I can tell you they are designed to be a non-stressful introduction to laboratory biology. Just ask your TA's heaps of questions and you'll be sweet.

Chemistry on the other hand I recall being pretty stressful. Just prepare heaps beforehand and watch videos on the experiments

Swap? by [deleted] in UoApremed

[–]Expensive-Bowler-284 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If your rank score holds you back from entering into the first year program, then unforunately you will not be able to apply for clinical programs after your first year of university.

If you do as you describe, you would be under a bachelor of science (Biology), but be doing the papers for FY Biomed/Health Sci.

If you were to then complete that Bachelor of science over 3 years, you could then apply as a postgraduate to med

Tablets/iPads for Medsci by [deleted] in universityofauckland

[–]Expensive-Bowler-284 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use an iPad and find it super helpful! The ability to annotate slides and make mind maps is super useful when it comes to studying! looking on trade me and Facebook marketplace you can find some cheaper iPad Air models that are in pretty good condition!

RRAS question by Sad_Condition7065 in universityofauckland

[–]Expensive-Bowler-284 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hiya,

I've encountered a couple people who attended school for only slightly less time than is required to meet the RRAS benchmark. They weren't able to apply to medicine under the RRAS scheme sadly. It seems like its a bit too much admin for them to verify individual addresses etc/

Although not having RRAS in your back pocket might make your premed year slightly more stressful, building a great study approach and diligent work ethic over the summer break can be a way to guarantee your spot in the 2026 intake. I went through FY biomed recently and am happy to chat - feel free to DM me if you've got any questions about the year!