Auckland OLY1 chat - archive

[Oto203]

Awesome, thanks dip =)

 

[g.walker]

Keep in mind that while the interview is apparently 25%, a good deal of the applicants have pretty high GPAs so the 60/25/15 is kinda misleading

 

[lordgarlic]

Keep in mind that while the interview is apparently 25%, a good deal of the applicants have pretty high GPAs so the 60/25/15 is kinda misleading

it's not kinda misleading. it's completely misleading lol

 

[Cloud]

misleading in what way?

 

[Cloud]

Also, does anyone know what the pulmonary artery blood pressure is?

 

[hamlock]

Because everyone has similar GPA, the interview is worth much more than the 25% implies.

I think the pulmonary artery b.p. is 15mmHg at rest, but don't quote me on that.

 

[govpop]

Because everyone has similar GPA, the interview is worth much more than the 25% implies.

I think the pulmonary artery b.p. is 15mmHg at rest, but don't quote me on that.

The wikipedia article on blood pressure says that the pulmonary pressure is 15mmHg.

 

[ihateumat!]

core 4 papers is used for the 60%

 

[ihateumat!]

I've started writing the MH03 but it's sounding really really cheesy at the moment

To any med students out there, how should one approach these types of questions without coming off cliche or the other extreme; totally cold and heartless?

Hiya,

Don't stress heaps about it but it is a pretty important form. Before you even start to write anything i'd advise just stopping for a moment putting all the spinning words aside and write a brutally honest few bullet points down on paper about what your strong points are, weaknesses, why you want to do med, what the downsides of medicine are. It took me quite a few drafts to produce something i was happy with, so don't stress if its a bit rough to start with. Find somebody (preferably somebody who isn't going for med..) who you can honestly trust to give you an honest opinion. It may sound simple but just write from the heart.

Also bear in mind that the form will be read very quickly. This is especially important for the second extracurricular activities section. Be prepared to be grilled on anything you write down. So make sure obviously goes without saying that everything you write is factual, but also make sure its relatively recent last 2-5 years (obviously some exceptions) but remember they don't want to hear you were captain of your primary school netball team... Basically the point of the form is to give a brief taste of who you are, why you want to do med, and to let them know that you're a balanced person. Remember that this form can shape the nature of your interview so make sure you do spend some time on it.

All the best and goodluck!

 

[g.walker]

In contrast, i was only asked 1 quick question about my MH03 at the end of my interview; the rest was all just a conversation.... but do put in all your effort it it

but remember they don't want to hear you were captain of your primary school netball team... !

Speaking of, i spent a good 5 minutes desrcibing my times as the soccer team captain in high school and what leadership i learnt from it... worked out i guess. They were, however, pretty bored throughout those 5 minutes -_-

 

[Cloud]

Does anyone know if we have to know all the functions of the anterior pituitary hormones itself?
they weren't really part of the readings but they were mentioned a couple of times....
like for somatotrophs they promote production of insulin like growth factors which then go on to do several things!!!
and then there's like 6 other lists that i really hope we dont have to learn.....

Has it ever come up in the midsem tests?

thanks!

 

[vamsiaus]

Does anyone know if we have to know all the functions of the anterior pituitary hormones itself?
they weren't really part of the readings but they were mentioned a couple of times....
like for somatotrophs they promote production of insulin like growth factors which then go on to do several things!!!
and then there's like 6 other lists that i really hope we dont have to learn.....

Has it ever come up in the midsem tests?

thanks!

oh I want to know the answer to this as well. There is a table in our course notes that briefly goes through this, but not really sure if we have to rote learn it :s.

 

[Cloud]

is it taboo to ever mention salary as a factor to why I want to become a doctor ??
not the main factor but like a contributing... or is it just easier to stay away from that area all together?

thank you all for your input! hope exams are going well for everyone

 

[lambchops]

is it taboo to ever mention salary as a factor to why I want to become a doctor ??
not the main factor but like a contributing... or is it just easier to stay away from that area all together?

thank you all for your input! hope exams are going well for everyone

I think most/all people realise that as a doctor you'll have a pretty comfortable salary. I'm sure the interviewers know this and assume that it's one of the factors you've considered before applying for medical school. Personally I'd leave it out.

In saying that, they probably know that you want to help people too and yet you'll probably word something that implies that in your application.

Just my thoughts

 

[lordgarlic]

is it taboo to ever mention salary as a factor to why I want to become a doctor ??
not the main factor but like a contributing... or is it just easier to stay away from that area all together?

thank you all for your input! hope exams are going well for everyone

If I wanted money I wouldn't be in medicine. Being a doctor pays a good salary but if i actually wanted to be rich i'd be in the finance sector like my dad

 

[Cloud]

If I wanted money I wouldn't be in medicine. Being a doctor pays a good salary but if i actually wanted to be rich i'd be in the finance sector like my dad

i didn't mean it like that,
it's just when you're considering a career that seems to morph into your lifestyle you'd def take money into consideration to have a comfortable living situation

just wanted to know whether to be really blunt about it or not
that was all ^_^

 

[ihateumat!]

is it taboo to ever mention salary as a factor to why I want to become a doctor ??
not the main factor but like a contributing... or is it just easier to stay away from that area all together?

thank you all for your input! hope exams are going well for everyone

do not go there. unless you want to be sent out the door in 2 seconds just do not go there. at the end of the day its a small part of everybodies decision (some quite a large part), yes it is nice to know that you will most likely be financially secure in your life. but honestly if you mention it its a very poor idea. thats just my opinion at least!! others might disagree. by all means be honest, but surely you have many more important reasons for choosing to do medicine, i would focus on those instead

 

[qickin]

anyone gonna apply for universities in the south pacific? i.e. fiji

 

[hamlock]

I wouldn't mention it specifically. Remember that when they ask you an open question, you hold the power to direct it towards things you feel are beneficial. If they actually ask you, "What about the money," then obviously you'd have to answer it.

 

[Cloud]

Yay biosci marks are out ^_^

hope everyone went well