Official Thread: (Undergraduate) Medicine 2023 Entry

Hi, I've fortunately received offers from Imperial and Bristol and I’m struggling to decide which uni to firm.
Looking at the research opportunities and the way the course is delivered, I prefer Imperial. In terms of location, I prefer London as there’s so much to do and explore.
But at the same time, when I went to the offer holder day for Bristol, the environment was very nice and the people there seemed more friendly.
I'm not sure where to choose so would appreciate any views or advice.
I have achieved grades btw.

Hi, I've fortunately received offers from Imperial and Bristol and I’m struggling to decide which uni to firm.
Looking at the research opportunities and the way the course is delivered, I prefer Imperial. In terms of location, I prefer London as there’s so much to do and explore.
But at the same time, when I went to the offer holder day for Bristol, the environment was very nice and the people there seemed more friendly.
I'm not sure where to choose so would appreciate any views or advice.
I have achieved grades btw.

You have to weigh up how important location, research opportunities, friendliness and course structure is to you.

Regarding research, just cause a centre is famous for research doesn't mean you will actually benefit from it. Getting to do research requires a bit of luck with taking initiative and finding the right mentor. You can do just as well at a less prestigious place just because of the way speciality applications work.

My experience was I went to KCL and never was able to find any research opportunities, I ended up doing Foundation in East Anglia and found someone to help me in UEA and was able to get a few published that way. The last FY2 year had 2 doctors who studied at UEA and found a mentor there, was able to published loads and got training posts in ENT and Dermatology. Thats pretty good to get these specialties at the first application.

OFFERRR from HYMS after being waitlisted!!! I’m so so happy and so so glad that this gruelling wait is finally over! Like for a lot of med school applicants, these past few months have been so taxing and stressful with the long waiting times, interviews, exams and life. I’m very grateful to have the privilege of actually starting med school in September and for all the hard work to finally pay off. It just feels to surreal!! It hasn’t been easy but this platform has made this experience more tolerable! The advice given here is invaluable. There are others out there who charge quite a lot of money to give this sort of personalised advice yet there are lovely people on here doing the same but at the expense of their own precious time. You’re all amazing!❤️

I don’t want to make this post too long (I will post a gap year success story) but there are so many people rooting for me, so many well wishers. I’m so incredibly grateful for every single one of you. The support between applicants has been so admirable. I can’t tag everyone unfortunately otherwise I’ll be here for months but special mention to the following people!❤️❤️


Namely @Faisal101 and @medic0975 of course who have been amazing! @Faisal101 for his endless supply of Instagram reels, witty comments and support. @medic0975 for her kindness, wisdom, humour and supportive nature. I couldn't have gotten this far without you both.

Also:
@MedMama
@MedMom
@GANFYD
@Medpapa
@mumivator
@IBkidinthecorner
@TCL
@sharontL
@waterserpent
@Chi chi5
@Moxy22
@sara174
@medmumma
And everyone else. Please forgive me if I've forgotten anyone!

Thank you once again- I couldn't have done it without all of you!❤❤

Omg this is incredible and so well deserved. So happy to read this 👏👏👏👏👏

No-one has suggested requesting feedback from the university. Some are reluctant to share/provide but I think you can request access to his interview results Uber FOI rules. There may be something useful in that to help focus on.

hey guys, do you know if someone decides to for for GEM, do the universities have specific requirements of what the degree you have studied is? eg computer science or engineering?

Omg this is incredible and so well deserved. So happy to read this 👏👏👏👏👏

Some wishful thinking of mine but thought will ask..

Has it ever happened that someone whose been rejected is still called by the university with an offer.

Some wishful thinking of mine but thought will ask..

Has it ever happened that someone whose been rejected is still called by the university with an offer.

Absolutely! I have known lots of people get places this way, pre-covid. Waiting lists may lower the chances, unfortunately, but they are not non-existent

It’s not quite the same, but this year’s vet med application round has seen many more offers from the wait lists than during the last 2 COVID application cycles, so hopefully medicine will be the same🤞🏻🤞🏻

Hi,

Does anyone know whether UCLAN or Buckingham is a better uni to attend for medicine?

I've really been stuck on this decision for a long time and so I'd really appreciate some advice

UCLan