Aberdeen Medical School Applicants 2012

Reply 1000

caterpillar1988

thanks for the encouragement, its needed! I just want in so bad!xx

Reply 1001

Hype en Ecosse

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Original post by noregrets

Haha thanks, it's my first (and only) interview but we'll see what happens. Going into it with an open mind, can only do my best!

I've got nothing but praises to sing for the Aberdeen staff for when I had to go up for my interview. They make sure you're taken care of and are comfortable, the two that interviewed me were unbelievably nice also, actually gave me time to answer; unlike Glasgow who would stop me half way through pretty much every time.
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Reply 1002

TheRabbit

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Original post by Hype en Ecosse

I've got nothing but praises to sing for the Aberdeen staff for when I had to go up for my interview. They make sure you're taken care of and are comfortable, the two that interviewed me were unbelievably nice also, actually gave me time to answer; unlike Glasgow who would stop me half way through pretty much every time.
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I'm glad it went well - sorry i couldn't put you up for the night!

Reply 1003

Hype en Ecosse

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Original post by TheRabbit

I'm glad it went well - sorry i couldn't put you up for the night!

"I stay in an all-girls flat so..."

SO ALL THE MORE REASON FOR YOU TO HOUSE ME, KIRSTY.

:tongue:

Reply 1004

username356927

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Original post by Hype en Ecosse

"I stay in an all-girls flat so..."

SO ALL THE MORE REASON FOR YOU TO HOUSE ME, KIRSTY.

:tongue:

Dirty sod.

Reply 1005

Becca-Sarah

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TheRabbit is a girl... :eek:

How did I never realise this?!

Reply 1006

username356927

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Original post by Becca-Sarah

TheRabbit is a girl... :eek:

How did I never realise this?!

Users are always mistaking me for a girl :rolleyes:

I tell them; Lurid pink is not a gender defining colour.

Reply 1007

Harbour Seal

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Original post by TooSexyForMyStethoscope

Users are always mistaking me for a girl :rolleyes:

I tell them; Lurid pink is not a gender defining colour.

Amen, sista x

Reply 1008

Somerandomstudent

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I can't seem to find any of my Aberdeen emails in my inbox just now (which is odd considering how many they send me) and I was just wondering if they have their own track system - I can't remember if they do.

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Reply 1009

roar558

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Original post by Somerandomstudent

I can't seem to find any of my Aberdeen emails in my inbox just now (which is odd considering how many they send me) and I was just wondering if they have their own track system - I can't remember if they do.

Well they do have one:
www.abdn.ac.uk/applicportal

It only tells you whether you've got an offer, been rejected or waiting for decision.

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Reply 1010

Becca-Sarah

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Original post by Somerandomstudent

I can't seem to find any of my Aberdeen emails in my inbox just now (which is odd considering how many they send me) and I was just wondering if they have their own track system - I can't remember if they do.

Applicant Portal.

Reply 1011

username872427

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On the train now, interview not until 2.10. Made sure to give myself time in case I got lost :tongue:

Reply 1012

TheRabbit

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Original post by Becca-Sarah

TheRabbit is a girl... :eek:

How did I never realise this?!

Didn't realised I wrote like a boy! I suppose my signature tends to have a slight sports person interest which is less common in a girl though isn't a major part of my normal life (it used to be the trial biker Danny Mcaskill as I find his videos very inspiring and obviously it is Andy Murray at the moment as I admire him as someone who as worked hard to get to the top of something he loves doing). Even if I was a subscriber I would have a blue username since that is my favourite colour!

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Reply 1013

username356927

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Original post by noregrets

On the train now, interview not until 2.10. Made sure to give myself time in case I got lost :tongue:

I used to say just head for the cranes, but they have gone now :frown:

Reply 1014

Becca-Sarah

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Original post by TooSexyForMyStethoscope

I used to say just head for the cranes, but they have gone now :frown:

The ECC cranes? At this rate I'm gonna get lost when I come visit!

Reply 1015

TheRabbit

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Original post by noregrets

On the train now, interview not until 2.10. Made sure to give myself time in case I got lost :tongue:

I left half my map behind when I got to Aberdeen, and only had cash on me for one taxi which I thought was better for going back (so I didn't miss my train), a stressful 30 minutes passed until I walked far enough to find a road which eventually came on to what I had of the map! I was 5 or 6 hours early as I wanted to go to the tour first and also have this thing about being early for everything (I've started to lose this as a student!), but it still wasn't a terribly pleasant experience walking round a strange city with no idea where I was.

Hopefully you will have more luck :tongue:

Reply 1016

Ergo

Anybody knows how much time do medical students spend at the Suttie Centre and what kind of teaching is involved there?

Also what are the learning objectives for the community course? Is it mainly to enhance your clinical skills or knowledge on the medical sciences or understand the various impacts of disease?

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Reply 1017

username872427

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To sum up my interview: horrific. I could actually cry right now. Oh and somehow managed to get lost on my way back, will hopefully make my train. :frown:

I would be astounded if I got an offer now. Best of luck to the rest, I'm sure you'll do better than me. :frown:

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Reply 1018

username356927

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Original post by Ergo

Anybody knows how much time do medical students spend at the Suttie Centre and what kind of teaching is involved there?

Also what are the learning objectives for the community course? Is it mainly to enhance your clinical skills or knowledge on the medical sciences or understand the various impacts of disease?

You spend the vast majority of your time in Suttie during the first 3 years. Most lectures are split between Suttie and the Polwarth Auditorium with all tutorials in Suttie.

Suttie also houses the Clinical Skills centre on the first floor where you will pratice clinical skills.... :tongue:

Community course is not so much about clinical teaching, there are separate GP placements for that. It is mainly geared towards public health and the psychology behind patients' actions. As you have mentioned, it is concerned with how illness affects patients and how their relationship with healthcare professionals can influence their outcome. That is a pretty simplistic explanation, but I'm sure you get the gist.

Suttie houses the main social areas, a decent cafe and computer room.

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Reply 1019

username356927

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Original post by noregrets

To sum up my interview: horrific. I could actually cry right now. Oh and somehow managed to get lost on my way back, will hopefully make my train. :frown: