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*MEGATHREAD* - The Ultimate 'Am I Good Enough For Medicine?' Angst Thread MK III

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Do any medical schools like loads of work exp or is that a myth

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Original post by Lemauricien
Do any medical schools like loads of work exp or is that a myth

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The ones that focus more on personal statement tend to yes, its not a myth but people do exaggerate a tad.

You should really have some relevant work experience and some relevant voluntary work though as at interview it is a very key factor to reflect upon, it also meets most universities non-academic criteria of "commitment and dedication to medicine" which at non PS heavy unis is assessed at interview.


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Original post by Lemauricien
Do any medical schools like loads of work exp or is that a myth

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Rather than listing your column of experiences, it is also important to know about what you have learned whilst gaining them.Medical schools are quite keen on reflection and how that made you want to become a doctor.
I did a WE in year 10 (hospital). Is it worth writing down?
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I did a WE in year 10 (hospital). Is it worth writing down?


If you learnt something from it and can reflect on it well, then yes!
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If you learnt something from it and can reflect on it well, then yes!


Thanks mate. :h:
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I did a WE in year 10 (hospital). Is it worth writing down?


Can you do WE in a hospital in year 10? Where did you do it?

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Can you do WE in a hospital in year 10? Where did you do it?

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Barts Radiography. :smile:
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I'm thinking of starting a Whatsapp group for 2017 entry medics. Would anyone be interested?


Count me in
Original post by Lemauricien
Do any medical schools like loads of work exp or is that a myth

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Pretty much every medical school wants you to have done some form of work experience or general career exploration. But it's not quantity that matters - a couple of days shadowing a GP will be enough! The main thing is reflection.
Hi, so my GCSE's were 6 A* and 4 A and UKCAT 616.6. I'm looking at Leicester which scores those two factors to give a mark out of 48 this year. My score would be around 39-39.5, do you think that would be worth applying with? Thanks to anyone who can help :smile:
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Hi, so my GCSE's were 6 A* and 4 A and UKCAT 616.6. I'm looking at Leicester which scores those two factors to give a mark out of 48 this year. My score would be around 39-39.5, do you think that would be worth applying with? Thanks to anyone who can help :smile:


It's hard to say. The scoring system has changed this year due to, so it can't easily be compared with the cut offs for previous years. If I had to guess, I'd say that it would be a risk, but that is just a guess.
Original post by Irukandji5
Hi, so my GCSE's were 6 A* and 4 A and UKCAT 616.6. I'm looking at Leicester which scores those two factors to give a mark out of 48 this year. My score would be around 39-39.5, do you think that would be worth applying with? Thanks to anyone who can help :smile:


Ditto to the above post, its hard to compare this year as the scoring systems have changed so last years cut offs will be of no use in comparison.
I would probably say it would be a great risk, many applicants would be applying with higher.


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It's hard to say. The scoring system has changed this year due to, so it can't easily be compared with the cut offs for previous years. If I had to guess, I'd say that it would be a risk, but that is just a guess.


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Ditto to the above post, its hard to compare this year as the scoring systems have changed so last years cut offs will be of no use in comparison.
I would probably say it would be a great risk, many applicants would be applying with higher.


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Thanks, yeah since my UKCAT score is quite low I'm just trying to see what options are available but I'll look around some more, but again thanks :smile:
Original post by Lemauricien
Do any medical schools like loads of work exp or is that a myth

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Depends on the uni, it's better to have too much than not enough in my opinion. If you're applying to a very academic university where more weight is on grades and UKCAT then perhaps they just want a small amount of quality, but many unis want to see that you can commit to something long term and really know what you're letting yourself in for. If you have a year of experience in a care home for example, a not particularly pleasant or exciting environment it really shows that you're keen and someone with grit. They don't want someone who's gonna drop out when they can't handle it :smile:
Hi,

I've been looking at medical schools and I'm finding it quite hard to decide where to apply and where I'd be most competitive. My AS were AAABB and I got 10A* 2As for GCSE and a UKCAT average of 737. I was wondering about Oxford but are my GCSEs good enough?

Any help would be really appreciated.
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Hi,

I've been looking at medical schools and I'm finding it quite hard to decide where to apply and where I'd be most competitive. My AS were AAABB and I got 10A* 2As for GCSE and a UKCAT average of 737. I was wondering about Oxford but are my GCSEs good enough?

Any help would be really appreciated.


When I applied, Oxford used the proportion of A*s at GCSE and used a persons percentage relative to other applicants. They also considered the amount of A*'s achieved. THis was combined with the BMAT. Your GCSEs should be fine.
Original post by Lynn101
Hi,

I've been looking at medical schools and I'm finding it quite hard to decide where to apply and where I'd be most competitive. My AS were AAABB and I got 10A* 2As for GCSE and a UKCAT average of 737. I was wondering about Oxford but are my GCSEs good enough?

Any help would be really appreciated.


Well done on amazing grades.
Oxford work on a percentage of A*s at GCSE and then formulate a total score using BMAT.
With a high UKCAT like yours you should look into some UKCAT heavy universities like Newcastle, Durham, Manchester, queens Mary's and so on.


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Hi
I just got my gcse results and got 9A*s. Would this be enough for oxbridge and Birmingham for medicine?
In addition, i went to a fee paying private school in Leicester , but on a scholarship- my family has an extremely low income; would this influence my chances in any way, as well as my student loan amount?
Thanks

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I am thinking of doing the a levels business, economics and sociology but I don't know where to go from that


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