As an Iraqi student , my journey at IFG’s Medical Foundation Programme, taught in Baghdad, Iraq, was an exciting transition from high school to university life. It was here, that I developed new skills such as creating a scientific project, guided by enthusiastic and dedicated doctors. The support from IFG in applying to universities was invaluable. They conducted several practice sessions which prepared me well for the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) interview. The outcome? A five-year medicine offer from RCSI, a prospect that fills me with anticipation. Furthermore, IFG aided in finding suitable accommodation and easing my relocation to a new country. They bridged connections with past students who had undergone similar experiences, ensuring a smoother transition. All in all, my time at IFG was transformative, laying the groundwork for my future in the medical profession. My next step is RCSI in Ireland, a journey I look forward to with eagerness and gratitude towards IFG for equipping me for this path.

As an international (European) student, IFG was a great experience that enabled me to connect with new classmates and professors while gaining the needed knowledge to apply to medical school. Symbat guided me through the process of moving out to a new country including finding accommodation and having the required papers. This foundation program most importantly allowed me to find and get accepted to the University that best suits me for my future studies.

IFG has been a great institution in terms of academics, teaching and the pathway programs that they offer. Through IFG I was able to have a fantastic experience in terms of being able to kickstart my pathway to Medical School especially when I thought all hope was lost. You get to make great friends, get taught by experienced tutors, fantastic assignments and wonderful college/university options as well. Through IFG’s medical foundation program I was not only able to get into 3/5 choices, but I was able to get into my first choice as well! IFG not helps you with your courses but with you choices, applications and MMIs as well!

As a former IFG medical foundation student, I can confidently say that these past 6 months have, without exaggeration, made my dream of becoming a doctor and entering medical school a reality. I wouldn’t have been able to reach this point if it wasn’t for the medical foundation course, the amazing teachers and most supportive staff in face of Symbat that I was able to get through a very exciting and challenging time as well. This is just the beginning and I am more than grateful IFG was the stepping stone to that dream. Thank you!

IFG was an enriching experience. The medical foundation program allowed me to refine my past knowledge, providing me with a stronger foundation to begin my medical school journey with. The program also allowed me to explore new topics and perspectives through research-based assignments. Moreover, Symbat and the teachers were all very helpful, and ensured that all the students were on track and had a good experience. Due to the foundation programs eligibility for direct admission in certain universities, IFG provided me with the opportunity to directly enrol at RCSI, my top choice university.

IFG is a great choice for people who recently graduated from high school. For me it was a great 8-month experience with IFG tutors and the IFG medical foundation program, I learned new medical topics and I did my own researches that will help me to be familiar with doing researches in University. Symbat and Michael helped me a lot in finding the best option between universities and they guided me to the best option.