Keele Medicine Applicants 2013

Original post by frogs r everywhere

OK, I'm stuck between Southampton and Keele as my last choice. I absolutely LOVE Keele, but its PBL course bothers me a lot. I am a very traditional learner (I learn from books and other theoretical resources) and have never experienced PBL. I'm just wary of the fact that I won't like it. Any advice on how Keele uses PBL?

Keele is not a pure PBL course, but rather a what they call 'integrated' course. The PBL case forms the spine of the week, it gives it a theme. Lets say for an example this is an MI. Apart from the 3 PBL sessions a week, there are many other mediums by which students are taught. In first year we received around 4-6 lectures a week, a histology lab class, a clinical skill lab class, a surface anatomy class and dissection session.
Secondly, if you learn from book and other resources, then a PBL course should actually suit you pretty well. The idea is to talk through the case as a group and come up with intended learning objectives (ILOs). As an individual, it is up to you to go and read around the topic, seek out your own sources and, fundamentally, understand the subject matter well enough so at the end of the week you can discuss the ILOs with the rest of your peers at the PBL meeting.

Hope that somewhat answers your question. If anything doesn't make sense please say

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Original post by JananyS

Hey guys, well my UCAS deadline is in three days :frown:

and I have not decided on my 4th Uni! ¬¬ Im thinking of one outside of London... So far either, BSMS, Nottingham, UEA, Keele, Exeter or Plymouth.. I NEED HELP. :frown:

My London choices are St George's, Barts and Imperial.
If you guys could advise me about whether or not to apply Keele would be GREAT xD
So my "profile":
- GCSE 4A* and 7A's (one A* and A in short courses)
- AS: AAAA
- A2 Predictions: A*A*A* (Im scared i wont achieve them :frown:

((( - What kinda conditional grades would i get??)
- UKCAT: 688
- Two work experiences (1- hospital and 1- GP) and two permanent volunteering placements.
- Hopefully a good PS.

What should I do? D:

Academics and application wise you stand a chance, but what kind of course are you looking for?

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Original post by Topcat94

I feel the exact same way! :P I can't believe I actually submitted last year's :colondollar:

Haha, reading that made we go and find my PS and have a read. Only mild amounts of cringing occurred

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EternalDoom

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Original post by ViceVersa

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VV-chan!
Can you tell us more about the Keele interviews apart from what it already says on the website?

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Minerva McGonagall

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Original post by EternalDoom

VV-chan!
Can you tell us more about the Keele interviews apart from what it already says on the website?

Haven't they changed to MMIs this year? :smile:

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Original post by EternalDoom

VV-chan!
Can you tell us more about the Keele interviews apart from what it already says on the website?

As Minerva McGonagall, they've changed their interview style to MMIs this year :sadnod:

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Original post by ViceVersa

As Minerva McGonagall, they've changed their interview style to MMIs this year :sadnod:

I expect that the core qualities they look for will remain the same, I'm not sure which kind of format I would prefer actually. I guess the advantage of the off style is that can build rapport with the interviewer

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EternalDoom

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Original post by ViceVersa

As Minerva McGonagall, they've changed their interview style to MMIs this year :sadnod:

Oh so they didn't do MMI's last year?
I think almost all the universities this year are doing MMI's, not sure how to go about preparing for them to be honest. I have an idea of the basic things I need to prepare for e.g. why a doctor and not a nurse, tell me about recent NHS changes, etc, but I'm not too sure how to prepare for the scenario type questions they ask in MMIs, it's more like thinking on the spot rather than memorising perfect answers which I assume is why the universities have switched to this style.

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Minerva McGonagall

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Original post by EternalDoom

Oh so they didn't do MMI's last year?
I think almost all the universities this year are doing MMI's, not sure how to go about preparing for them to be honest. I have an idea of the basic things I need to prepare for e.g. why a doctor and not a nurse, tell me about recent NHS changes, etc, but I'm not too sure how to prepare for the scenario type questions they ask in MMIs, it's more like thinking on the spot rather than memorising perfect answers which I assume is why the universities have switched to this style.

I'm worried about scenario ones because I have no idea what to expect!

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Original post by EternalDoom

Oh so they didn't do MMI's last year?
I think almost all the universities this year are doing MMI's, not sure how to go about preparing for them to be honest. I have an idea of the basic things I need to prepare for e.g. why a doctor and not a nurse, tell me about recent NHS changes, etc, but I'm not too sure how to prepare for the scenario type questions they ask in MMIs, it's more like thinking on the spot rather than memorising perfect answers which I assume is why the universities have switched to this style.

Original post by Minerva McGonagall

I'm worried about scenario ones because I have no idea what to expect!

They had a trial I believe, not quite sure how it worked. Certainly seems it's all MMI this year. With scenarios, don't get too worried. It's not so much a right or wrong answer, more just talking through things logically and arriving at what you deem to be a reasonable solution. I would love to see some actual numbers on this topic, but I believe that the interview is much more about your manner and thoughtfulness than churning out facts about the NHS or scientific basis

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JoshL123

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Fantastic university! Definitely applying here!

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Original post by JoshL123

Fantastic university! Definitely applying here!

That's my guy! :five:

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Original post by BOD13

I expect that the core qualities they look for will remain the same, I'm not sure which kind of format I would prefer actually. I guess the advantage of the off style is that can build rapport with the interviewer

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Think I'd definitely prefer the standard interview :tongue:

Original post by EternalDoom

Oh so they didn't do MMI's last year?

No they didn't :nah:

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NutterFrutter

Original post by ViceVersa

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Was Keele your first choice?

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