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Meeting a KUL student

There have been a few countable events of me meeting an old KUL student, all of them at the clinical examination practice. I have also met some immigrant doctors who have taken TULE. Today was the first time I met someone from first KUL batch ever (2009-2010). It was a female doctor working as ST at the clinic that I work for. It was a nice feeling and felt different from meeting people who have done TULE. In my opinion those who have gone the KUL way are more down to earth while those who have cleared TULE are very proud of that fact and it shows. Anyway, I might be wrong but who cares. She said it has been a great experience working in Sweden, and that the hardest part is getting into the system, the rest is just like other doctors. I couldn't agree less. It does feel like a load has lightened once you complete your degree. 

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  1. Assalam-o-alaikum
    I read through your entire blog and found it really helpful.
    I have a few queries. How can i get in contact with you?
    My email address is: amberxak@yahoo.com

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    1. W.salam.. Go ahead and ask here :)

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    2. CHej,
      Snälla , jag ska ta TULE prov 2016.
      Februari eller september , jag bestämde inte men jag behöver råd om provet. Jag prata inte mycket svenska. Jag är klar med SFI C och ska bli färdig med kurs D vid juni.
      Vad tror du?Jag ska bli tacksam om du skriva tillbaka.
      Gud jul och gott nytt år.

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    3. Hej, efter SFI, du måste ha klarat svenska 3 innan du kan ta TULE.

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    4. Hej, efter SFI, du måste ha klarat svenska 3 innan du kan ta TULE.

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