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Podcast: 10forty
Episode: Ep 69 - Studying Medicine Abroad Irish Medic in Bulgaria - Neil Smith
Description: From teaching English in South Korea, to touring with a band that supported the Foo Fighters, to appearing on reality TV – Neil Smith has lived a life full of twists and turns before finding his calling in medicine. Despite not excelling in his Leaving Cert and briefly studying engineering, he decided to began studying medicine abroad in Bulgaria.In this episode Neil shares his unconventional journey in full. We talk about the realities of studying medicine in Europe, the entry requirements and why everything is focused around the entrance exam. He also breaks down th...