kakarot
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Well considering there is the 'auto-entry' scheme which is attained by getting full marks in the interview, I guess there must be a very few number of people who do? (someone please correct me if im wrong)
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Well considering there is the 'auto-entry' scheme which is attained by getting full marks in the interview, I guess there must be a very few number of people who do? (someone please correct me if im wrong)
iUsername
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It's all relative to what others have gotten not just your own scores.
I mean if there are many 9.0's applying with great UMATs and stellar interviews then your chances are weaker. However if everyone has done badly in interviews/umats/exams then perhaps you have a chance.
I hear a few success stories every year so you'll just have to stay motivated, keep working hard and perhaps one day you shall be one too.
If it's meant to be you'll achieve your goal, it just may take longer than you anticipated
I can't see how it would make any difference? They will still interview the same/similar (well actually more) people as previously. Although in theory the GPA spread of successful applicants will be wider, you're still seeing the top 300 (or whatever it is) students being selected for interview....or am I missing something?
It makes no difference at the end of the day. There are X places available and they will interview Y people. The GPA for interviews has always been way over the advertised GPA of a B+ (6.0) anyways
italianopalo
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Oh ok, I was referring to the boundaries in the light of increased difficulty in attaining a good overall grade, not changing the admissions process.
Just in case nobody filled you Auckland kids in:
The New Zealand undergrad entry (HSFY and OLY1) pages are being shifted over the next few days, and will be moved to the 'undergrad entry' forum (as opposed to the 'studying medicine' forum, where they currently reside) in order to leave these forums for current MBChB students.
A new 'New Zealand' sub-forum will be set-up in the 'undergrad entry' forum, in which there will be distinct HSFY and OLY1 threads, plus (eventually) threads comparing the two.
The OLY1 and HSFY threads will be kept the same, although the system will be somewhat different, and may take a little getting used to.
For more information around these proposed changes, and to give your thoughts, please see this page: https://www.medstudentsonline.com.au/showthread.php?21385-Tidy-up-of-the-NZ-forums
Regards, frootloop (HSFY Otago).
The New Zealand undergrad entry (HSFY and OLY1) pages are being shifted over the next few days, and will be moved to the 'undergrad entry' forum (as opposed to the 'studying medicine' forum, where they currently reside) in order to leave these forums for current MBChB students.
A new 'New Zealand' sub-forum will be set-up in the 'undergrad entry' forum, in which there will be distinct HSFY and OLY1 threads, plus (eventually) threads comparing the two.
The OLY1 and HSFY threads will be kept the same, although the system will be somewhat different, and may take a little getting used to.
For more information around these proposed changes, and to give your thoughts, please see this page: https://www.medstudentsonline.com.au/showthread.php?21385-Tidy-up-of-the-NZ-forums
Regards, frootloop (HSFY Otago).
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Interview do's and don't (U of A accepted med students)
Hi I was just wondering if any med students would like to share the types of questions they askAnd what one should do and not do. Probably we could even discuss things that could improve your over allPersonal rating in the eyes of the sepection council.So far my own assesment is :Good personal presentationActive listeningTrue passion for healing othersGood all rounded personProbably be short and concise yet detailed enough to allow for a well painted picture of yourselfI just want a few tips and pointers. I have a whole year to practise and improve certain aspects that I think i Lack.
Hari, I've merged your thread with this one, which will hopefully get your question answered. Please read the 'rules for posting in the NZ sub-forum' page. Thanks, frootloop (NZ sub-forum moderator).
Hi I was just wondering if any med students would like to share the types of questions they askAnd what one should do and not do. Probably we could even discuss things that could improve your over allPersonal rating in the eyes of the sepection council.So far my own assesment is :Good personal presentationActive listeningTrue passion for healing othersGood all rounded personProbably be short and concise yet detailed enough to allow for a well painted picture of yourselfI just want a few tips and pointers. I have a whole year to practise and improve certain aspects that I think i Lack.
Hari, I've merged your thread with this one, which will hopefully get your question answered. Please read the 'rules for posting in the NZ sub-forum' page. Thanks, frootloop (NZ sub-forum moderator).
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italianopalo
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How is everyone doing result wise?
I've gotten 2 A's so far, not particularly a good start in terms of safe GPA D:
I've gotten 2 A's so far, not particularly a good start in terms of safe GPA D:
kakarot
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poplhlth 111 is out.
Ah... That's another A along with 107 :/
gustavofring
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Response to Hari
I would also add some knowledge of the health system in NZ and what being a doctor involves
(i.e. are you aware of the long training path--> working for around 2 years after you graduate then trying to get into a specialty training post? not all make it so you could theoretically be working for 3,4,5,6 years before you get in. Then it's another 5-7 years more training. Some people do dentistry and medicine so that they can do oral maxillofacial surgery- that is a loooong training path. Kudos to them for such dedication but personally I don't think I can handle that. Eventually for those who get into med school in NZ, around half of you will have to become GP's (which I don't mind, GP's have better lifestyles, you become a generalist so don't forget the basic skills you learnt in med school, more long term relationships with patients etc.)
I'm not around this forum a lot but I'll try to help out when I can
I would also add some knowledge of the health system in NZ and what being a doctor involves
(i.e. are you aware of the long training path--> working for around 2 years after you graduate then trying to get into a specialty training post? not all make it so you could theoretically be working for 3,4,5,6 years before you get in. Then it's another 5-7 years more training. Some people do dentistry and medicine so that they can do oral maxillofacial surgery- that is a loooong training path. Kudos to them for such dedication but personally I don't think I can handle that. Eventually for those who get into med school in NZ, around half of you will have to become GP's (which I don't mind, GP's have better lifestyles, you become a generalist so don't forget the basic skills you learnt in med school, more long term relationships with patients etc.)
I'm not around this forum a lot but I'll try to help out when I can
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iUsername
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Rofl having a bit of trouble with your space bar?
Those are all great traits for a person in any clinical profession in health ie nurses, paramedics as well as doctors.
I'm not sure how you can 'improve' your passion.... I suppose you can become more aware of it as you go through pre med? That was the case with me anyway
BTW i've met a few med students that are exactly the opposite of what you've described as ideal traits... a lot are lacking in passion but huge in drive and I think their determination to enter medicine (because it was such a presitigus role) might have been mistaken for passion by them and the interviewers.
Cheers
EDIT: oh A's are really awesome you guys...dont look so upset!
I wouldn't worry too much about getting A's instead of A+'s. Both are great grades that are highly competitive.
its worth pointing out that someone who has an 8.0 core gpa needs to only get ONE more mark in the interview than someone with an 8.5gpa to pass them.
As has been stated earlier, there will be more places available this year, which will end up lowering the threshold also.
its worth pointing out that someone who has an 8.0 core gpa needs to only get ONE more mark in the interview than someone with an 8.5gpa to pass them.
As has been stated earlier, there will be more places available this year, which will end up lowering the threshold also.
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