Manchester Medicine (A106) 2020 entry

hi, can someone explain how this NAI form process works? am i meant to write this like a personal statement (without directly copying my essay)? also, they’re reading my personal statement right?

They said they’ll read personal statements in some cases. And ye just answer the sections using the information they give you on the left hand side of the text box.

Also like lifeofamedic said don’t copy your personal statement. I’m guessing you can use a sentence or two but I wouldn’t copy whole paragraphs.

in some cases?? meaning they don’t read your personal statement most of the time?

Hey guys, on the NAI form I wanted to include my experience in a care home as well as the hospital.

Is this a good idea? They said that they’re more interested in the hands-on experience but I feel like I should include both.

Hello, I’ve applied to Manchester and I’m a bit confused about the non-academic information form because I’m not sure what examples to use for the experience in a caring role section. On the website it says that they advise against using work experience, so is that a big no? Thank you

Did you not do any volunteering? Also, what was your work experience? If it was in a caring role, I'd still use it. You don't have to call it work experience. But work experience is only about a week long, isn't it?

Yeah no I volunteer at a hospice each week, I worked at M&S for a while and volunteered helping out at a boys scouts group I just don’t know what to put down 😬😂 my work experience placement was at a hospital but it was more observational and they say on the website that they want to hear of your more active roles sooo 🤷🏽*♀️ Im conflicted, how about you? x

My volunteering is ongoing so what date do I put for when it ends ?

Same! I’m thinking of stopping it in December so might just put December the 13th down

I emailed them on Friday but still no response

Same! I’m thinking of stopping it in December so might just put December the 13th down

I'm just the mom of a first year med student at Manchester. But your volunteering roles are fantastic. So is having a job. My son also did a hospital placement, but his volunteering was more hands-on. Your volunteering roles are great, and you don't need to worry about shoehorning in the hospital experience. Only if you can relate it to something valuable. Don't fret if you can't. It's far less impressive to them than your volunteering. Also, they love it when you have a job. Make something out of that in the relevant place (dealing with angry customers, examples of teamwork, etc). You've got some great stuff there, so don't worry. Good luck.

Thank you so much! I’m really worried because obviously everyone has some really great experiences but fingers crossed 🤞🏼 also are they enjoying Manchester?

Hey everyone,

I thought I'd set this up for all those of you considering applying to Manchester this year.

We can discuss stats, the application process requirements and also parts of the Manchester course. Remember Manchester is PBL/Integrated so they do a lot of small group teaching which is supplemented with lectures and early clinical experience. You have weekly PBL sessions, Anatomy (dissection), and communication sessions.

I've just finished my 2nd year of Medicine at Manchester (will be in my 3rd year by the time you all apply) so if any of you have any questions about the uni, the course structure or want and tips regarding your application, feel free to just ask!