Faisal Gharaibeh

Moving away from home to study medicine in a foreign country was one of the hardest decisions I had to make; however, the outcome was the most rewarding. At the Medical School, I was welcomed into a new home; from the first few days, I started forming bonds with an international and diverse cohort, all sharing the same passion I had for our future as young doctors. The staff and faculty members helped me every step of the way with adjusting to the new environment, and I found the transition to Cyprus to be smooth and exciting.

With multiple practical skills being taught early on and different modes of teaching such as lectures, labs, discussions and seminars, I was able to truly immerse myself in the field I am so passionate about.

It is important as medical students to keep track of the updated requirements for applying to residency programs prior to graduating. This is why I am so thankful to the Careers and Alumni Office, which has kept us constantly up to date about our options and allowed alumni to speak to the cohort about their experiences with gaining access to prestigious residency programs around the world. I was able to understand better how to prep for exams such as the USMLE and think more closely about which field of medicine I would wish to train in through the experiences of students before me.