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Hey does anyone know exactly how Keele scores their R+R form?
They don't give a specific breakdown, only:
Admissions tutors will assess the R+R form for evidence of the values in the NHS Constitution using the following criteria: • Commitment to one or more role(s) involving direct engagement with people, ideally with an element of care or support • The value of the role(s) undertaken, in terms of contribution to the wellbeing of others or demonstration of appropriate personal characteristics • The level of responsibility taken in any of the above roles • A clear example of a situation where the applicant did something that had a significant beneficial outcome for another person • Any exceptional achievements or circumstances
Hi For the R&R form I am going to put down 1. Worked in charity shop every weekend for 2 years 2 mentoring younger school children 3 led assembly in school 4 work experience in care home 5 2 weeks work experience in hospital Would that be ok ?
Hi For the R&R form I am going to put down 1. Worked in charity shop every weekend for 2 years 2 mentoring younger school children 3 led assembly in school 4 work experience in care home 5 2 weeks work experience in hospital Would that be ok ?
Hi there!
As you can probably understand, the requirements of the R&R form have changed slightly due to Covid 19. You can find out lots more information about this in the R&R form drop down box on the ‘How to apply’ section of the Keele School of Medicine page. For some reason TSR isn’t allowing me to paste the link to this in for you.
Hi For the R&R form I am going to put down 1. Worked in charity shop every weekend for 2 years 2 mentoring younger school children 3 led assembly in school 4 work experience in care home 5 2 weeks work experience in hospital Would that be ok ?
Hi there again,
Just to add to what I said before where it wouldn’t let me post the link ...
This is the info regarding the Covid 19 changes that are on the page in case you haven’t seen them.
‘THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FORM 2021
UPDATE COVID-19
We recognize that students intending to apply to medical school this October will have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. We don't expect applicants to have any experience in hospitals or other healthcare settings and would not give any credit for such experience in scoring of the roles & responsibilities (R+R) form if it involves workplace shadowing. The kinds of things included in the R+R form can come from any kind of experience, whether that is in caring settings, support for individuals orsmall groups with specific needs (e.g. in school/college or in the local community through voluntary groups, faith organizations, charities, etc.), leadership/mentoring/coaching roles (e.g. in sports teams, drama/music groups, etc.), employment with specific responsibilities (e.g. lifeguard, event steward/marshal) or any kind of public-facing employment. This list is not exhaustive: we see very strong applications from students with no conventional medical "work experience". While social distancing is in place students may be contributing to your local community through activities such as delivering groceries to vulnerable neighbours, hosting online/phone chats for fellow students who might feel isolated, supporting care providers (hospices, residential homes, etc.) by participating in online activities to raise funds for charities whose shops have had to close, etc. You really just need to think about what kinds of things you do that demonstrate a commitment to helping and supporting others, and also explain how you have worked with other people to achieve this.
All 2021 applicants will be in the same position regarding work experience and so the required Roles and Responsibilities score for an interview is likely to be lower than it has been. Students also need to think about volunteering they have already done in any situation and responsibilities they have taken. Some students who have achieved high marks in the past have not had any contact with the health care sector and so this is not a requirement for a good R&R form. We also recommend you study the online guidance below to determine how you can best provide evidence on the experience you have had up until now.’
Hi, on the website, it states, "excluding score below 2280 or SJT in band 4." Would I need to satisfy both? I scored 2240 and a band 1. Would it be wise to apply to Keele?
Hi, on the website, it states, "excluding score below 2280 or SJT in band 4." Would I need to satisfy both? I scored 2240 and a band 1. Would it be wise to apply to Keele?
Hey there! I am not completely sure, so I am going to email the medicines team for you so we can know for sure.
Hi, I hear Keele have a large % of their students as graduates. Is this true? I am considering Keele and I will be applying with a degree already in pharmacy.
Hi, I hear Keele have a large % of their students as graduates. Is this true? I am considering Keele and I will be applying with a degree already in pharmacy.
I was checking their stats and it said 54% of their students who get into A100 were grads the other year!
Hi, I hear Keele have a large % of their students as graduates. Is this true? I am considering Keele and I will be applying with a degree already in pharmacy.
Hi there!
I am going to e-mail the team for you to see if they can provide me with some numbers!
In the meantime, if there is anything else I can help you with or if you have any questions at all then please don't hesitate to ask
Hope this helps! If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
Hi,
What are the transport links like if you have placements outside of the main campus or if you live in accommodation outside the campus after first year?