\u201cHealthcare and medicine are incredibly diverse fields. What excites me most is the combination of problem-solving and patient interaction. It\u2019s about making a meaningful difference in people\u2019s lives and contributing to their well-being.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n When it came time to choose a university, staying local and connected to her family was a priority.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen exploring university options, staying local and remaining close to my family was important to me. My decision was solidified after visiting the Bedford Park campus during Open Day. I was immediately drawn to its welcoming atmosphere and a strong sense of community. As someone from a rural town, I also greatly appreciated Flinders’ dedicated outreach programs, which made me feel more connected and confident in my choice,\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cThe balance between practical and theoretical learning has made the content more engaging and enhanced my overall understanding and skills.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Gamze\u2019s transition to university life has been made smoother by the resources and support offered at Flinders.<\/p>\n \u201cMy learning experience at Flinders has been fantastic so far. While the transition from high school to university initially felt daunting, the resources and support provided by teachers and tutors have been invaluable in helping me navigate this change.<\/em><\/p>\n My advice to prospective students is to take the time to find study techniques that work for you. University is a marathon, not a sprint. Don\u2019t be discouraged by the adjustment period\u2014it\u2019s all part of the journey.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n As Gamze prepares to transition into the Doctor of Medicine program, she looks forward to clinical placements and further specialisation, with aspirations to pursue obstetrics or paediatrics.<\/p>\n With its strong sense of community and practical focus, Flinders University continues to support Gamze as she forges her path in medicine.<\/p>\n Start your journey in medicine<\/strong><\/a> today. Explore the <\/strong>pathways to medicine<\/strong><\/a> available at Flinders University.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Gamze Bakan is a second-year student in the Bachelor of Clinical Science\/Doctor of Medicine program at Flinders University. Growing up in a rural town and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5156,"featured_media":2485,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4200,3320],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2484","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cmph-student","category-medicine"],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/mph-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2484","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/mph-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/mph-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/mph-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5156"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/mph-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2484"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/mph-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2484\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/mph-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2485"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/mph-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2484"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/mph-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2484"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/mph-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2484"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"](\"http:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/mph-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/79\/2024\/12\/g-bakan-1-1024x1024.jpg\")
Since starting her degree, Gamze has built a strong foundation in topics such as chemistry, biology, and physiology. Hands-on activities, including testing lung capacities with spirometers and solving blood-typing scenarios, have been highlights during her pre-clinical years.<\/p>\n