If I don't get into medicine a second time, what should I do?

I get your points. However this person is qualified and has the passion, this should be enough to be educated in the subject you desperately want.
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I don't think there are enough medical schools in the country.

As children we're told we can do anything we set our minds to. Futures in our hands blah blah.
Yet there's a single admissions tutor (maybe one or two more) that decides the life path you're going to take. Sucks


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So three interviews this cycle - that's encouraging and suggests you applied strategically, which is what I would have suggested if you were to make another application.

First and foremost, I'd say (and I know it's easier said than done) try and be as patient as you can. You say you've yet to hear back so for all you know you might be headed for an offer this year. Three interviews means your chance should be very reasonable, so for all you know, you could be making plans for nothing.

From what you've written in this thread it seems like you've got a good application and you've clearly got no problems getting interviews. It's a pity that you've not been able to get official feedback as that could have been very useful, so I guess if you weren't successful this year you'd have to reflect on what might have let you down. Could it have been how you came across e.g. appearing very nervous, not making eye contact, etc? Or perhaps your answers weren't as in depth as they might have liked e.g. if they asked you an ethics question, did you talk about both sides of the argument before giving your own opinion?

The MMI format isn't for everyone, so if you were to make another application, maybe avoid schools which use it. Also, if you're going to re-apply, perhaps try and do a mock interview with a friend or family member? Rehearse in front of the mirror? Apologies if I'm telling you things you've already tried!

Ultimately I think it would be a shame if you applied for another degree when you've got the right qualifications for medicine and it's what you want to do. Personally I'd re-apply - some people just need a few attempts before getting in...but all you need is one offer, and there's no reason why you shouldn't be able to get one.

But most of all, try and stay positive for this year! Good luck.

I applied to medicine last year and didn't get in, and I've applied again this time with 3A*s under my belt and a good UKCAT score, I've also got some great work experience, but I feel like my interview skills might let me down. I know at Sheffield the different stations were very mixed for me. I've got an offer from Sheffield for a masters in biomedical science which I would have a small chance of transferring to medicine from, but I don't really want to study biomedical science. I want to be a doctor. I've considered other medical professions but none quite fit my skills like medicine does. Do I give up and pick something else, or is it worth applying a third time? Do I take it as a sign it's not for me and I should find something else, or should I stick to my guns?

I dont think you should go and study something else for the sake of it

A guy in my flat is 26 and it took him about 8 attempts to get an offer for medicine and he just worked at tesco in between applications

This is kind of my point, I have everything I technically need to get in, it's just the final hurdles that are the challenge. I'm on the borderline of getting in so I just wanted to see what others would say as to whether I go down a different route or give it another shot.

In the end I was panicking over nothing. I got 3 offers and I'm going to Sheffield in September! I guess it's hard not to get worked up about something as big as getting into medicine, but at the same time me applying a second time was a blessing in disguise because now I'm much more ready for it and I'm going to my dream uni! Thanks for all your support guys, it helped a lot!

In the end I was panicking over nothing. I got 3 offers and I'm going to Sheffield in September! I guess it's hard not to get worked up about something as big as getting into medicine, but at the same time me applying a second time was a blessing in disguise because now I'm much more ready for it and I'm going to my dream uni! Thanks for all your support guys, it helped a lot!

I applied to medicine last year and didn't get in, and I've applied again this time with 3A*s under my belt and a good UKCAT score, I've also got some great work experience, but I feel like my interview skills might let me down. I know at Sheffield the different stations were very mixed for me. I've got an offer from Sheffield for a masters in biomedical science which I would have a small chance of transferring to medicine from, but I don't really want to study biomedical science. I want to be a doctor. I've considered other medical professions but none quite fit my skills like medicine does. Do I give up and pick something else, or is it worth applying a third time? Do I take it as a sign it's not for me and I should find something else, or should I stick to my guns?

I am in the same dilemma. I have exactly the same situation as yours . I have got 3 A* and rejected from medical school after getting two interviews, hence decided to take a gap year instead of accepting biomedical. However I am not sure if i should apply to medical school again this year, what if I again get rejected after Interview. I am sure I will get an Interview.
I like patient contact and feel like medicine is the only profession I can enjoy compare to Pharmacy or biomedical.

What have you decided finally? Can you please suggest if that works for you?