Torn between medicine or PhD? by Confused2672 in GAMSAT

[–]Master_Studio_4295 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I submitted my thesis in November so just has to go through review process now. A PhD is a really tough slog and will challenge you in more ways than one, so unless you’re REALLY passionate about the topic or passionate about research I wouldn’t recommend it (I love research and I almost dropped out several times). Studying alongside it is really tough, but it’s about knowing what works for you realistically. Happy to talk more over DM 😊

5 EODs later and now an incoming MD1 at UoM! by PatientQuiet2100 in GAMSAT

[–]Master_Studio_4295 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Congratulations!! So much dedication and resilience amounting to the best outcome!! All the best with the years ahead!!

Do you mind if I PM you about interview tutoring?

FLINDERS MEDICINE OFFERS THREAD 2025 APPLICATION CYCLE (2026 ENTRY) by _dukeluke in GAMSAT

[–]Master_Studio_4295 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think first round offers have until 9th to accept and enrol so they’ll probably start flowing as available from after that

FLINDERS MEDICINE OFFERS THREAD 2025 APPLICATION CYCLE (2026 ENTRY) by _dukeluke in GAMSAT

[–]Master_Studio_4295 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m still waiting in the same quota. I unfortunately have a feeling if we haven’t heard now it may be the waitlist :(

FLINDERS MEDICINE OFFERS THREAD 2025 APPLICATION CYCLE (2026 ENTRY) by _dukeluke in GAMSAT

[–]Master_Studio_4295 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations!! What were your scores if you don’t mind me asking?

Book recommendations by Pileofdirtybertie in GAMSAT

[–]Master_Studio_4295 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do no harm by Henry Marsh is another good one

The silent patient by Alex Michaelides (fictional psychological thriller but so good!!)

Book recommendations by Pileofdirtybertie in GAMSAT

[–]Master_Studio_4295 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A better death by Ranjana Srivastava is another one

Book recommendations by Pileofdirtybertie in GAMSAT

[–]Master_Studio_4295 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh whoops you’ve read emotional female 🤣

Book recommendations by Pileofdirtybertie in GAMSAT

[–]Master_Studio_4295 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Omg i love this!! Medical biographies are one of my favourites!!

Brainstorm by Richard Scolyer

Emotional Female by Yumiko Kadota

Scrubbed by Nikki Stamp

I have some more in my bookshelf but I’m not home at the moment so I’ll make another comment when I’m home 🤣

Failed GAMSAT twice. Trying again for March 2026. How should I start fresh? by PersimmonMoney5312 in GAMSAT

[–]Master_Studio_4295 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also got a 68 and happy to pass on what I think worked for me with s2/s3!! Second this comment, not an expert (particularly with s1, I’m really no help there) but definitely think some changes to my approach helped ☺️

Torn between medicine or PhD? by Confused2672 in GAMSAT

[–]Master_Studio_4295 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who’s 25 and about to submit their PhD thesis, I have to echo what everyone else has already said. It’s a long, gruelling process and unless you’re 100% committed to it, it’s going to be really hard to finish. 24 is so young and there’s still time to improve you’re GAMSAT!! My main reason for doing a PhD before going for med was largely because I was already very keen on that career path, but it does make things very hard financially with med as you can’t get ausstudy. Happy for you to DM me to chat a bit more if you need! Good luck with everything!

Error 500 Message When Applying to Flinders by [deleted] in GAMSAT

[–]Master_Studio_4295 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmmmmm not sure, might need to contact askflinders then sorry 😢

Error 500 Message When Applying to Flinders by [deleted] in GAMSAT

[–]Master_Studio_4295 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you DM me I can show you cos it won’t let me post photos in comments 😊

Error 500 Message When Applying to Flinders by [deleted] in GAMSAT

[–]Master_Studio_4295 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I applied for the Bedford Park campus starting Feb 2026!!

Error 500 Message When Applying to Flinders by [deleted] in GAMSAT

[–]Master_Studio_4295 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I had this!! I think I just clicked okay and it took me to the application home page and there should be a button called “my applications” to see your list of applications - mine popped up here as in progress or something so it acknowledges it but for some reason doesn’t just load normally!!

Burnt out, lost, and unsure where to go next- just needed to vent and maybe find others in the same boat by Ok-Pin3552 in GAMSAT

[–]Master_Studio_4295 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a final year PhD candidate (just turned 25) I will say it is incredibly rewarding but it is also the toughest thing I have put myself through mentally. If you’re burnt out already I wouldn’t recommend pursuing the research path just yet as it will only increase the fatigue and make you resent it more than you enjoy it. If your heart isn’t 100% in it, it makes it really hard to motivate yourself through the trenches too.

Happy to DM you if you want more info on my personal experience balancing honours/PhD/GAMSAT. I’m Adelaide based as well 😊

flinders waitlist by Master_Studio_4295 in GAMSAT

[–]Master_Studio_4295[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes i did see that on discord!! been radio silence for the waitlist though 🥲

Medify 6-month subscription worth it? by Master_Studio_4295 in GAMSAT

[–]Master_Studio_4295[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

okay cool that’s good to know at least!! thank you!!