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"I Didn't Expect to End Up at Bond Uni But Couldn't Be Happier Now" | Medical Student Interviews #9

How do you bounce back from setbacks on your path to medicine? What role does balance play in academic success? What happens when your UCAT doesn’t go to plan? How important is exploring all your options when applying to medical schools? In Episode 9 of the Medical Student Interviews Series, we sit down with Isum Malawaraarachchi, a first-year Bond University medical student, to explore his journey into medicine filled with resilience, adaptability, and unexpected turns. After seeing firsthand the power of medicine through his family’s experiences, Isum set his sights on becoming a doctor early on. But his path was anything but easy – from UCAT disappointment to unexpected rejections and the difficult decision to move interstate. Isum shares candid insights about his experiences and shows us the path to medicine is rarely linear, requiring flexibility and openness to different opportunities. Isum dives into: • Why he moved from Melbourne to the Gold Coast to pursue his dream • How balancing sport, leadership, and academics helped build resilience • What he changed after realising his study strategies weren’t working • Why applying interstate — and not just to your “top choice” — can be a game-changer • His honest take on UCAT disappointment (and how it taught him more than success ever could) • Day-to-day life at Bond University and what it’s really like living on campus • His work now with Contour MedPrep, helping other students navigate their journey to med Isum's story highlights the importance of adaptability, reflection, and maintaining perspective when pursuing challenging goals. Whether you're preparing for the UCAT, choosing Year 12 subjects, or facing your own uncertainty, this episode is for anyone who needs a reminder that the road to medicine doesn’t have to be perfect — just persistent. Interested in joining Contour, or just want to see what we're all about? You can sign up for a free, no-strings-attached trial of our VCE or UCAT programs and see what makes Contour stand out firsthand! Sign up at https://www.contoureducation.com.au/e... ⊳ LISTEN HERE ⊲ Youtube: / @contour-medprep Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0eZLC5h... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ⊳ GET IN TOUCH ⊲ Website: http://www.contoureducation.com.au Instagram: / contour.education Facebook: / contoureducation.au ⊳ SPECIAL THANKS TO ⊲ Host: James Blanch Special Guest: Isum Malawaraarachchi AV Technician: Will Alexander Music by Projectify Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5jsZ8... Youtube: / @projectifyofficial Find a breakdown of the episode here - 00:00 Introduction and First Year at Bond University 03:28 Transitioning from Melbourne to Queensland 07:23 Gap Year Experience and Working at Contour 10:46 Why I Decided to Pursue Medicine 14:17 Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars in High School 18:39 Handling Setbacks and Building Resilience 23:05 UCAT Preparation and What I Would Do Differently 29:32 Choosing High School Subjects for Medicine 34:51 The Importance of Exploring All Medical School Options 39:44 Life at Bond University: Campus Experience 43:18 Interview Preparation for Medical School 48:26 Looking Forward: Next Steps in Medical Training