Outreach programmes for medicine
Guys how important are outreach programmes for medicine. like i genuinely keep getting rejected and idk why and this is kinda deterring me away from medicine because if they dont want me in their programme then like. I wanna implement more work experience cuz these programmes arent even wanting to connect with me so any recommendations for work experience would be helpful
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Reply 2
mostly these r for contextual students.
it's worth checking if u r eligible for them, they also look at ur gcse grades///
which programmes did u apply to and what were ur gcses?
but u can always apply for general outreach programmes too 🙂
i did 1 and it was quite fun
it's worth checking if u r eligible for them, they also look at ur gcse grades///
which programmes did u apply to and what were ur gcses?
but u can always apply for general outreach programmes too 🙂
i did 1 and it was quite fun
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by souleatermuncherGuys how important are outreach programmes for medicine. like i genuinely keep getting rejected and idk why and this is kinda deterring me away from medicine because if they dont want me in their programme then like. I wanna implement more work experience cuz these programmes arent even wanting to connect with me so any recommendations for work experience would be helpful
Second what the other person said.
These are mainly for contextual applicant/they are prioritised as people from these backgrounds often have less opportunities.
I did one and it allowed me to get some work experience which can be a nightmare to gain independently due to safeguarding/insurance issues. Try and get into one but if you can't try do a MOOC or work experience.
Observe GP is a great free work experience thing you can do online
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