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UCL Medicine Applicants 2014

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Not at all. I'd say they'll stop giving out interviews in 3/4 weeks which a month left! :smile:

What makes you think that?! Have you had an interview already? I mean, that's awesome if it's true but I'm just a little skeptical! :/

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bastille7

They will keep giving interviews until they don't have places left! So it depends on how good the other interviewees have been.

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Username12213131

What are the odds of an offer at the interview stage? Eg 50%

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kajal909

Are many people still waiting to hear back? (pre-interview) If so, what are your stats?

Good luck to everyone with interviews next week! :smile:

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Paradox.

Original post by Username12213131

What are the odds of an offer at the interview stage? Eg 50%

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Last year it was 69% but I think they're making a few less offers this year.

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Username12213131

Original post by Paradox.

Last year it was 69% but I think they're making a few less offers this year.

Thanks. Why is that?

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Paradox.

Original post by Username12213131

Thanks. Why is that?

I vaguely remember at an open day that Brenda Cross said more people are firming UCL now than in the past so they can't make as many offers. :redface:

I doubt it'll reduce that much, probably just 65% this year or something

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Razer_M

Original post by kajal909

Are many people still waiting to hear back? (pre-interview) If so, what are your stats?

Good luck to everyone with interviews next week! :smile:

I'm still waiting :smile:

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timeywimey

Original post by Razer_M

I'm still waiting :smile:

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Me too!

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Razer_M

Original post by timeywimey

Me too!

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If you got offers from ICSM and UCL, which will you choose?

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ededed123

Original post by Username12213131

What are the odds of an offer at the interview stage? Eg 50%

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according to the stats on the 2012 cycle about 60-70% chance

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Andante22

Does anybody know what the success rate is for applicants from outside the UK? I guess it must be much lower since there are limited places for international students.

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great life

Can someone please remind me the BMAT essay topic about surgeons. It seems like a a lifetime ago that I took this test. To be honest, I erased BMAT from my memory after those awful scores, had no hope that I'll get an interview.

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mli26

Offer!!!!!! Interviewed on 5/2/2014

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timeywimey

Original post by mli26

Offer!!!!!! Interviewed on 5/2/2014

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How did you find out?

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niniesta96

I've also got an offer! Interviewed on 4/2/2014

I'm happy to give advice to any who needs it regarding the interview and what to expect but the key aspects of what the interview is about have already been covered by several people on this thread:
Basically know your personal statement- read through it objectively as if you were the interviewer and try to anticipate what they could ask based upon the content. You should be comfortable elaborating on any part of the statement.
Expect to be asked at least one question on the BMAT essay (I was only asked one-to summarise the main arguments regarding the surgeons' league tables but there were others on the day who were asked a lot more. Some weren't asked anything about it but do expect some questions). I found it useful to jot a few key points next to the copy of the BMAT essay that you are given when you first arrive so I had a clear idea of what I wanted to say.
It's good to be aware of current medical issues too- I was asked a question which I answered using knowledge taken from a recent article about problems with not treating elderly cancer patients because of their age.
Be prepared for the basic questions though I wasn't asked why medicine only why UCL- but the interviewer wanted me to talk a bit about UCL's history so it's worth knowing that e.g. about Jeremy Bentham etc.
Finally be relaxed and be yourself (I know it's easier said than done). Based upon my experience and everyone else there, the interviewers are really friendly and just want you to show them what you can do.

Good luck everyone! :smile:

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Reply 896

jelly1000

Original post by Ke299

Oh I haven't got any information about accommodation either! I'm hoping we'll get something soon.. maybe we have to firm ucl first

It's all on the UCL website if you want to have a look:
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/accommodation

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nana96

Congrats on all the offers!! Does anyone have any advice on how I should prepare for my interview? I really want to ace it and get an offer, ucl is my dream uni!

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Andante22

Original post by great life

It was about mortality rates, a question if they should be published so that everyone can access it, sth that it could discourage good surgeons who often take risky cases and thus have high mortality rate, sth like that. Hope I helped even just a little bit :smile:

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Webmasterx12

Original post by great life

Its along the lines of " Good surgeons should be encouraged to take on more difficult cases. Publishing their mortality rates may deter them from doing so. Discuss........"