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Reply 1580

oli_G

OP

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Original post by Natalie21

Thank you

So glad I've got it sorted :biggrin:

Now to get my week in surgery sorted and 2 weeks in hospital :biggrin:

It sounds like you've got some good things lined up :biggrin:

I've also sorted out a couple of things recently, it feels good to have some definite placements :smile:

Reply 1581

Natalie21

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Original post by oli_G

It sounds like you've got some good things lined up :biggrin:

I've also sorted out a couple of things recently, it feels good to have some definite placements :smile:

Awesome what you set up?

Reply 1582

RoryH

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Original post by oli_G

Good luck, what's AAU? :biggrin:

Acute Admissions Unit

Reply 1583

username356927

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Original post by fletchdd02

Acute Admissions Unit

Noobs, what can you do with them? :P

Reply 1584

RoryH

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Original post by TooSexyForMyStethoscope

Noobs, what can you do with them? :P

Are you talking to me, or am I right? :colondollar:

Reply 1585

username356927

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Original post by fletchdd02

Are you talking to me, or am I right? :colondollar:

Well AAU does traditionally mean that yes :smile:

Reply 1586

RoryH

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Original post by TooSexyForMyStethoscope

Well AAU does traditionally mean that yes :smile:

Oh good, didn't want to look silly now did I? :colondollar:

Reply 1587

nicolaangel

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Original post by oli_G

Good luck, what's AAU? :biggrin:

Thank you

Reply 1588

x[Aa$iyah]x

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yayayayayayayayayay................i got a definite placement for next summer at the hospital for 5 days......they do a special training program for people who want to go into medecine....so thats quite cool.....and i wanted your lots opinion........for volenteering i applied to the british red cross for events first aid (where at certain events we are on call) and community first aid (which is teaching other people first aid)....i got replies from both sectors but i dont know whih one to choose.....shall i do both or just choose one....?????? :confused:

HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!

p.s the times for either dont clash

p.s.s i know i cant spell :wink:

Reply 1589

choccandy21

4

right for next year im doing a first aid course, joining the medicine and medical ethics societies at college and an abnormality course hopefully :biggrin:

Reply 1590

Natalie21

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[QUOTE='x[Aa$iyah]x;33163065']yayayayayayayayayay................i got a definite placement for next summer at the hospital for 5 days......they do a special training program for people who want to go into medecine....so thats quite cool.....and i wanted your lots opinion........for volenteering i applied to the british red cross for events first aid (where at certain events we are on call) and community first aid (which is teaching other people first aid)....i got replies from both sectors but i dont know whih one to choose.....shall i do both or just choose one....?????? :confused:

HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!

p.s the times for either dont clash

p.s.s i know i cant spell :wink:

do both? If you find the time commitment too much then drop the least fun/interesting/useful one!

Reply 1591

Reese

Original post by oli_G

Haha, I take it you are a Londoner? Maybe try another hospital? :biggrin:

Haha yup! You see I tried, and one hospital near by isn't free for a single week in 2011 and 2012 for work experience which is kind of annoying because there is one girl who got a family friend to get her a 2 week work experience placement over the summer which she didn't need as she had another hospital placement as well XD But oh well! Guess if that chance was available anyone would take it!

Reply 1592

oli_G

OP

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Original post by Reese

Haha yup! You see I tried, and one hospital near by isn't free for a single week in 2011 and 2012 for work experience which is kind of annoying because there is one girl who got a family friend to get her a 2 week work experience placement over the summer which she didn't need as she had another hospital placement as well XD But oh well! Guess if that chance was available anyone would take it!

Ah right, well i'm sure if you keep trying something'll come up. It's quality not quantity with w.e. anyway :smile:

Reply 1593

erniiee

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Original post by Natalie21

Hmm I might organise one for next summer - I just organised 3 weeks of work experience at 2 different GP surgeries (1 week at one and 2 weeks at the other) :biggrin:

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Original post by oli_G

ah well done. i'm pleased :biggrin:

I'm pleased for you too - you're doing much better than me in terms of arranging work experience :frown:

all I've managed to get is 4 days of shadowing a GP and a week in admin at a medical centre!

WHATS YOUR SECRET?! :colondollar:

Reply 1594

Me-A-Doctor?

Just a heads up for people trying to get work experience, I have had lots of experience with work experience. (Not Bragging. :P)

I recommend; applying at not an A&E hospital, the people there are much more likely to take you as they will be less busy, you can see clinical trials and that sort of thing.
Also join ST Johns Ambulance, you receive first aid training as well as; PATIENT CONTACT : BOOM.

Reply 1595

username356927

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Original post by Me-A-Doctor?

Just a heads up for people trying to get work experience, I have had lots of experience with work experience. (Not Bragging. :P)

I recommend; applying at not an A&E hospital, the people there are much more likely to take you as they will be less busy, you can see clinical trials and that sort of thing.
Also join ST Johns Ambulance, you receive first aid training as well as; PATIENT CONTACT : BOOM.

Not necessarily, the person concerned could simply avoid asking to see the A&E Department of the hospital.

It also varies wildly across the UK.

Reply 1596

Respe

Hi, a quick question that I would really appreciate being answered.

I am currently a 5th year student studying in Scotland.

I have recently received my sqa results-

3 Higher A (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
1 Higher B (English)
1 Advanced Higher A (Mathematics)
1 A level B (Chinese) (taken in 3rd year)

I have also passed the piano grade 6 test and did all the necessary volunteering and work experience in hospital. I am considering applying to universities in Scotland next year to study medicine. I have not yet taken the UKCAT test.

Could you please be tell me the likelihood of a Scottish university giving me an interview. That would be much appreciated. Thank you.

Thank you.

Reply 1597

nicolaangel

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Original post by Me-A-Doctor?

Just a heads up for people trying to get work experience, I have had lots of experience with work experience. (Not Bragging. :P)

I recommend; applying at not an A&E hospital, the people there are much more likely to take you as they will be less busy, you can see clinical trials and that sort of thing.
Also join ST Johns Ambulance, you receive first aid training as well as; PATIENT CONTACT : BOOM.

In my experience I have found it's mostly the teaching hospitals that provide work experience.

Reply 1598

tissue_26

A&E work experience is amazing! I'm really interested in emergency medicine now. Although it was sad when a patient could not be resuscitated.....but the rest, I really enjoyed it! :s-smilie:

Reply 1599

AMELIA-x

I actually loved working on a diabetes ward, although i also have an A&E placement lined up, which I am really looking forward to!

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