With the academic year already here, it’s time to prepare you all for what to expect this year at the Royal Derby Hospital campus. If you have chosen to live in Nottingham the free 904 hopper bus will be your main method of transport. If you choose to live in Derby you can also use it as there is a stop at Lidl on Uttoxeter new road.

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New students will be assigned medic parents at the beginning of the year, these people, alongside myself as your A108 representative, will be happy to answer any questions or concerns you have throughout the year and be a helping hand and point of contact. So feel free to get in touch!

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Some quick tips: this year is probably the one where you’ll find you have the most free time during medicine, so make use of it and be sure to explore the medical and non-medical societies. These are fantastic opportunities to practice hobbies and meet new people. Also, make sure you are keeping up to date with lectures and start your professionalism module early - note down things throughout the year that you think are developmental milestones since you’ve started medicine!

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Lastly, I just want to say to you all to not worry, enjoy the year, form a close bond with each other as it is a small class. Have fun, work hard and play hard. This is a fresh new start and it’s time to put yourselves out there. Don’t sweat it guys, it’ll be great.