School Supplies
stethoscopes
Q: When do I need a stethoscope?
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Q: Which stethoscope should I get?
A: The "best" stethoscope for a student boils down to price versus desired quality. To use the 3M Littmann as an example, basically you'll be presented with a choice like this:
Note that we said "desired" quality, though. A simple Classic III S.E. is definitely sufficient for the level of clinical activities you'll undertake as a student. However, a Cardiology IV is definitely better quality (more sensitive). Is that better quality required? No. But it's certainly desirable. Whether it's worth the additional S$100 is a personal decision.
Q: Where can I buy my stethoscope from?
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- TCD: Year 2 Semester 2
- UCD: Year 3 Semester 2
- RCSI: Year 1
- NUIG: Year 3 (recommended to get in Year 2)
- UCC: Year 2
Q: Which stethoscope should I get?
A: The "best" stethoscope for a student boils down to price versus desired quality. To use the 3M Littmann as an example, basically you'll be presented with a choice like this:
Note that we said "desired" quality, though. A simple Classic III S.E. is definitely sufficient for the level of clinical activities you'll undertake as a student. However, a Cardiology IV is definitely better quality (more sensitive). Is that better quality required? No. But it's certainly desirable. Whether it's worth the additional S$100 is a personal decision.
Q: Where can I buy my stethoscope from?
A:
- SMA/SMSI promotion: via a collaboration with the Singapore Medical Association, SMSI has managed to secure a special discounted rate for 3M Littmann stethoscopes at discounted rates. Interested students can contact us for more information.
- 3M's authorized retailers in Singapore. A list of these retailers can be found here.
- Check if your school's own medical society handles any stethoscope sales.
- Amazon
Laboratory coats
Most of the Irish schools require you to wear white coats for anatomy dissections and/or clinical laboratory sessions/activities.
Q: Where can I buy my lab coat from?
Q: Where can I buy my lab coat from?
- TCD: TCD Student Union shop; must be 'howie' design lab-coat
- UCD: UCD Student shop or NUS, must be long sleeve and can be either turtle-neck or V-neck
- RCSI: RSCI shop, RSCI Buy and Sell Facebook group for 2nd hands
- NUIG: NUIG Student shop, must be long sleeve
- UCC: UCC bookshop, An Scolaire; must be long sleeve