Hi all,

I'm new to this forum, having discovered it while reseaching medical schools in Eastern Europe. I'm Irish, have a Bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences from Trinity College, but don't qualify under the Graduate Entry scheme to study medicine here (didn't get the all-elusive 2.1). Even if I could qualify, I wouldn't be able to afford the ridiculously high fees and living expenses for the duration of the course here in Ireland. So that's why I'm looking to Eastern Europe and Prague in particular.

I'm interested in studying at Charles University in Prague (any of the three faculties) as I visited a few years ago and was quite impressed.

So my question is this: does the internship year take place during the sixth year of the course, or afterwards?

Also, does anyone know how easy it is to register with the Irish Medical Council after studying at Charles University? Finally if there are any Irish students here who can advise me about obtaining loans from Irish banks to study abroad it would be much appreciated. I've approached some banks here and they don't seem to have anything fixed in place for students going abroad.

I'd really appreciate any info you guys have, thanks,

Louise