Graduate Entry Medicine: 2016 Entry

Hi guys, those who managed to do some consultant shadowing, did you have any issues with the hospitals HR department? Particularly insurance issues? The one I want to shadow at are a nightmare!

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Brachioradialis

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Original post by jamesandrew93

Hi guys, those who managed to do some consultant shadowing, did you have any issues with the hospitals HR department? Particularly insurance issues? The one I want to shadow at are a nightmare!

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I would advise trying going to consultants directly and avoid the HR department. You'd be amazed how often that works, they're usually ok to have you around in a clinic or something.

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jamesandrew93

Original post by MJK91

I would advise trying going to consultants directly and avoid the HR department. You'd be amazed how often that works, they're usually ok to have you around in a clinic or something.

Well that's what I did, I asked the consultants directly and they're willing to take me on. They asked if I ran it past HR and I said I was on to it but now I've found myself in this ditch. The consultants aren't really aware if any paperwork is involved though, it's a bit of a grey area for them. What would your advice be?

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username1337585

Original post by jamesandrew93

Hi guys, those who managed to do some consultant shadowing, did you have any issues with the hospitals HR department? Particularly insurance issues? The one I want to shadow at are a nightmare!

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I've been fine so far! I contacted the consultants who have offered me a weeks placement in their department shadowing everyone in the department and doing clinic and ward rounds. I am just waiting on paperwork but the lady in charge has been away for two weeks, so I am expecting to hear soon. The consultants have been nothing but helpful so far!

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Creatingchaos

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I didn't have any problems when I did mine at a children's hosp in the Neurology department. Contacted HR directly for it and all I had to do was sign an honorary contract, maybe it varies between trusts

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Ninja_R

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I know it's a tad early but who is applying for 2017 entry? :biggrin:

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Original post by Ninja_R

I know it's a tad early but who is applying for 2017 entry? :biggrin:

I'm applying, are you?

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Ninja_R

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Original post by tough2

I'm applying, are you?

I am indeed :O

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Rich_JW95

Most likely me.. I'm on the waiting list for Nottingham but I'm not holding out too much hope... Was only my first application cycle though and I'm still finishing my degree so I think I can handle a year of HCA work ^^

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username1337585

Original post by Ninja_R

I know it's a tad early but who is applying for 2017 entry? :biggrin:

I will be applying! There is a 2017 thread somewhere for gem of those thinking to apply somewhere! I'll link you to it when I'm next on the laptop!

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Original post by Rich_JW95

Most likely me.. I'm on the waiting list for Nottingham but I'm not holding out too much hope... Was only my first application cycle though and I'm still finishing my degree so I think I can handle a year of HCA work ^^

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What is the waiting list for?

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Original post by Ninja_R

I am indeed :O

How are you preparing for it? All three sections are hard but I particularly find section 2 really hard!

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Rich_JW95

Original post by tough2

What is the waiting list for?

A place on the 2016-entry course - basically if enough people choose to study elsewhere or don't meet the conditions of their offer then I stand a chance of getting a place, so not a rejection but not a promise of a place either

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Original post by Rich_JW95

A place on the 2016-entry course - basically if enough people choose to study elsewhere or don't meet the conditions of their offer then I stand a chance of getting a place, so not a rejection but not a promise of a place either

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So you already took gamsat and had interview at Notts, what score did you get for gamsat?

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Rich_JW95

Original post by tough2

So you already took gamsat and had interview at Notts, what score did you get for gamsat?

I have indeed, the whole joyous process! But of course I am looking at doing it again because the waiting list is not a guarantee

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