Entering 2nd year with serious doubts
I worked so hard for so long to get into medical school but now that I'm here I'm not sure it's what I want. It isn't that the work is too hard (although it is) - I've never been afraid of hard work. It's just that since I've joined med school all the joy and colour seems to have gone from my life. I've been feeling low and discontented since very early on but a devastating personal tragedy a few months ago has really kicked things into overdrive. It's made me totally reevaluate what I want in my life. For example I've always felt ambivalent about having a family but now I know that I definitely do. Not that being a doctor...
Source: New Media Medicine - September 7, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Confrontyourself Tags: Current Medical Students Source Type: forums
Gamsat Gold Standard Practice Tests comparison
Hi all,
Im speaking specifically about the science section.
This is a general question regarding the GAMSAT GOLD STANDARD (by Dr Ferdinand) practice tests.
In terms of difficulty level, is anyone finding these practice tests a lot more difficult in comparison to the ACER booklets???
Or if anyone has experience with the actual exam, a comparison between the actual exam and the gamsat gold standard tests, would be greatly appreciated.
I have so far only done the Acer sample questions and practice questions and did considerably well, but when I did the section 3 on the gold standard 1 practice exam i did terrible.
Getti...
Source: New Media Medicine - September 6, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: paav Tags: GAMSAT Source Type: forums
Doing a science A Level / improving maths GCSE for GEM
I completed my undergraduate degree in a non science subject last academic year and have since been volunteering in order to gain experience and knowledge. I won't bore people with my background etc but I would be grateful for some advice. I am hoping to apply to the GEM course at Nottingham and SGUL. Although both universities don't require specific GCSE's or A Levels I was wondering, with some time between now and when I apply, would it benefit my application (and if I get in and become a doctor) or later on in a medical career to have a grade A /A* in maths GCSE (I currently hold a C maths was my weakest result) or a Ch...
Source: New Media Medicine - September 6, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ibe_lawgrad Tags: Nottingham and Derby Medical School Source Type: forums
F2 abroad
Hello
I am an F1 in the oxford deanery and was wondering if anyone had any experience with doing F2 abroad? I am thinking of going to new zealand or south africa, probably new Zealand as SA seems to be difficult to find equivalent f2 jobs. I am not planning to go straight to a training post when i get back so the timing of the jobs abroad does not matter to me.
thanks (Source: New Media Medicine)
Source: New Media Medicine - September 6, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: stevenburns Tags: General Careers Advice Source Type: forums
Always wanted to be a GP, should I study physician associate course instead?
Hi everyone,
I've always wanted to be a GP to have patients to see diagnose treat and see through build a relationship with etc.
I've recently found out about physician associates, it seems they can do everything a gp does with the exception of prescribing medicines.
The course seems like a nice option for a graduate as it's 2 years compared to 4.
would appreciate any feedback
Pamela (Source: New Media Medicine)
Source: New Media Medicine - September 5, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: passionateaboutmedicine Tags: Mature Students Source Type: forums
Advice Please ASAP
Hello people just to give you a bit of background I am 23 years old ( turning 24 this month) I must say medicine was was never really my sole intention I always wanted to be an engineer, my A levels were disappointing achieving BBC in Biology, Chemistry, and Geography. I then went on to study biomaterials specifically material sciences and engineering- to cut a long story short in my final year I was accused of something ( and me actually not being to blame for it ) causing a couple of my exams to be failed and me achieving a 2.2 degree. After countless denied appeals I have accepted it is time to move on. Up until recentl...
Source: New Media Medicine - September 5, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: joel203 Tags: Mature Students Source Type: forums
Student finance wont tell me if I qualify!
I told student finance I have a level 4 diploma and a level 5 diploma and that I want to study medicine which is level 6 and they couldn't tell me if i'm eligible for all years of a medical course and told me to just make an application and see what happens.
Why don't they know how their own system works?
I know about the ELQ rules which mean I should qualify but I keep reading about weird stuff where they take every year you have studied above level 3 and minus it from your years of funding for a degree where 2 years of higher education (level 4 and 5) mean you get 2 less years of funding on your degree course. Does any...
Source: New Media Medicine - September 5, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Bob751 Tags: Mature Students Source Type: forums
Rcsi gep 2014 - 2018
Anyone starting next week, the 8th? (Source: New Media Medicine)
Source: New Media Medicine - September 5, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Cymini Sectores Tags: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Medical School Source Type: forums
Ukcat tomorrow!
Hi all.
I am in a panicking mode at the moment. My UKCAT exam is tomorrow, 1pm, and I have no idea if I am ready for this or not.
I have been revising throughout the summer...a little. I did some questions here and there but I have not got that great scores.
I cannot reschedule my exam as there are no dates open.
Realistically, how do you think I will do tomorrow.
I have done the Medify 'Hard' Mock and got the scores followed -
20/44 - VR
19/36 - QR
35/55 - AR
9/28 - DA
40/65 - SJT
I know, they are not very good scores. How does this relate to the real exam? How do you think I will do? :/
Thank you.All advice is welcome...
Source: New Media Medicine - September 4, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: theskeletonhats Tags: UKCAT Source Type: forums
Urgent advise for plab 1 prep in 2months
Hello everyone.
I need to appear for plab 1 in nov 2014. Im hardly left with round about 02 months and a few days. Pleaseeeee...guide me. Where should i start and how should i go about it?
Thanks (Source: New Media Medicine)
Source: New Media Medicine - September 4, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: drshs Tags: PLAB Forum Source Type: forums
Distance learning A-levels?
I'm currently at uni and want to better my A-level biology grade. I got a B at AS level that was borderline A (like 1 UMS point or something) so I obviously don't want to redo the AS half, but for A2 I completely bombed it for a number of reasons and ended up with a D overall.
Does anyone know any providers where I can do distance learning and sit the AQA Unit 4 and Unit 5 exams? I'm not interested in resitting the A2 EMPA as I got a C in that.
Thanks! (Source: New Media Medicine)
Source: New Media Medicine - September 2, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Luke_James Tags: A-Levels Source Type: forums
Selling three medical book essential bundels
Hi all!
I'm trying to get of my books which are in surprisingly good condition.
I'm selling a bundle of three medical essential books.
Follow the link!
Good luck all!
Preparing for UK Medicine University Book Set 043504687X | eBay (Source: New Media Medicine)
Source: New Media Medicine - September 1, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: layontheland Tags: Medical School Interviews Source Type: forums
Ibrestran
Hello all,
I am 27 years old , Last week my tension was too high. 16 - 12 , even 17 - 13..
Thats why my doctor told me to take ibrestran.I took ibrestran and everything back to normal.
for example today i got 128 - 81..
I want to know, will i be taking ibrestran for rest of my life? like some 40 - 50 years?
will it have side affects? for me taking it at such a young age?
thank, am worried. but am thinking of stopping the medication..i am 4 - 5 days into it..
ibrestran 300 mg/10mg (Source: New Media Medicine)
Source: New Media Medicine - September 1, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: tonton Tags: Mature Students Source Type: forums
Becoming a Paramedic in Scotland
Hello Everyone!.
Names Dawid and I'm 18, recently graduated high school in Ontario Canada. I have family in Edinburgh Scotland. Was reading previous posts and still a bit muzzled. How can I go about becoming a paramedic in Scotland?. I read somewhere you can apply through SAS or go to Uni?. (Source: New Media Medicine)
Source: New Media Medicine - August 31, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Misiakman Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: forums
1am and flustered! Applying 2015 with little hope but much determination
Hey,
I've always had a passion for medicine, decided that to do it at undergrad just wasn't a fit for me, I was shy, and not focused enough, and hated my chem teacher.
I went to uni, got a 2.1 in biomed degree, then have gone on to do a PhD, all the time convincing myself I don't need to do medicine. Anyway coming to the end of my PhD and its all still there, the want to do med. But only in the last month have I really become set on this being my path, I just can't pretend I don't want to try anymore. So this year I'm going to apply to Warwick, with the ukcat. Obviously narrowing my options to one isn't particularly helpf...
Source: New Media Medicine - August 31, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: helen32 Tags: Mature Students Source Type: forums
