St Andrews A101 / ScotGEM 2020 Entry

Where abouts are you guys from? I'm from Sheffield way (UK) still deciding how to get there 😂.

I'm from the west coast of Ireland but living/working in Dublin

Congrats everyone I got an interview too has anyone got any recommendations for MMI preparation material?

studying in Liverpool but coming from back home in Leicestershire! Very long trek, think I’m gonna have to get a flight to Edinburgh then get the train 😭

Medical School Interviews" book by isc medical!
I found it a great resource when I was preparing for my interview(as I had never done an MMI previously).

Anyone else not heard anything back yet?

My son applied for the A100 to st Andrew's for 2020 entry ,,, nothing yet . Do you know if invites or rejection letters have been sent out .
is it a good sign that we havent heard yet ?

For A101 does anyone know if the interviews are sent out in batches or just generally how they are sent out, getting stressed out as a lot of people have heard back. Cheers

Thank a million SniChallanain. How are you finding the course so far?

Really enjoying it so far!
The week is a great mix of clinical work, anatomy, lectures and placement which is far better than sitting in a room all day doing lectures imo!
It's very full on - literally did first venepuncture last week on week 11 of first year!!!
St Andrew's is a nice friendly place in general (apart from the rain and lack of sun )

Hi,

I wonder what is the difference between ScotGem and the other GEM in the UK ?
It seems that the program is different and it is mainly for future GP. Does that mean that student looking to become specialist doctors will be less prepared for FY ?
Thank you !

No not necessarily, you would still graduate with the same qualification as those graduating from any other medical course and would be entitled to pursue any specialities after foundation years, just as others would.