School Guidance
School supplies
Please refer to the School Supplies page.
Attachments and electives
Volunteer
Over the past few years, SMSI members have participated in various overseas volunteering trips, both medical missions or general OCIP projects. One NGO we have worked with closely is HealthEx International.
SMSI has also organised various local volunteering projects in the recent years. Examples include Airplane Day with the Down Syndrome Association 2018 and an engagement day with the Association of People with Special Needs 2018.
More information regarding community work projects can be found on our 'Events' page.
SMSI has also organised various local volunteering projects in the recent years. Examples include Airplane Day with the Down Syndrome Association 2018 and an engagement day with the Association of People with Special Needs 2018.
More information regarding community work projects can be found on our 'Events' page.
Research
Most Irish medical schools provide numerous research opportunities for their students. SMSI highly recommends that our members make use of these opportunities. Research allows you to explore an area of interest in great detail, and equips you with useful skills for your career. The planning and execution of a research project, writing a research paper and presentation of your findings are invaluable learning experiences.
Furthermore, application to residency programmes (and employment in general, for that matter) can be competitive. In previous conversations with residency faculty members, we have learnt that research involvement is an area they often look at when considering whether or not to accept an applicant. Having a robust research portfolio will not only help you showcase your interest in that particular specialty, but also help you confirm if you really are interested in it.
Take note that most summer research projects require a number of weeks (typically around eight), so if you intend to do research in Ireland, this would mean less time for your summer break.
Many of the hospitals in Singapore also welcome applications to do research with them, either on their own or in conjunction with a clinical elective.
Furthermore, application to residency programmes (and employment in general, for that matter) can be competitive. In previous conversations with residency faculty members, we have learnt that research involvement is an area they often look at when considering whether or not to accept an applicant. Having a robust research portfolio will not only help you showcase your interest in that particular specialty, but also help you confirm if you really are interested in it.
Take note that most summer research projects require a number of weeks (typically around eight), so if you intend to do research in Ireland, this would mean less time for your summer break.
Many of the hospitals in Singapore also welcome applications to do research with them, either on their own or in conjunction with a clinical elective.