Bond Bond Medicine: General Discussion

[DrDrLMG!]

Thanks to everyone who has shared their Bond offer data here (Med and Dent - 2020 Entry (Offers - DATA ONLY)), we have a great collection of stats this year

If you've not yet done so, please feel free to add your own details for future generations of Bond wannabes to obsess over

 

[nightwatchman]

I want to thank all the MSO moderators for their thoughtful replies to all my curly questions over the last few months....

I wish all the students a wonderful journey in this career path of learning and giving to others....whether you become a GP or a top specialist,stay humble...

PS- Best wishes for those waiting for offers

A GP is also a top specialist tbh.

 

[Crow]

whether you become a GP or a top specialist,stay humble...

Yep, I’m sure this comment wasn’t ill-intentioned but be careful drawing comparisons like this - it can be perceived offensively.

 

[Ian Naga]

Are 2nd round offers all sent out at the same time like the first round was, or do they send out offers immediately as places become available?

You may be able to mine some data from last year's thread: Bond Medicine Entry General Discussion
I think most likely after the deadline for acceptance of the 1st round. That means it could be on Match 11th 2020 ?

 

[Celerystick]

Just got the follow up email from Bond with the orientation package

 

[hjdavis]

Just got the follow up email from Bond with the orientation package

So did I, they must be sending them out as they work through the backlog.

 

[MimmaE]

No, not yet

yes I got mine onFriday

 

[Student2002]

yes I got mine onFriday

That is really inconsistent with what the lady told me when I called this morning - but the quicker we get them the better. So you sent your acceptance on friday and got the orientation package a few hours later??

Also to everyone who has received the orientation packages- did you apply for Fee-Help or did you give an upfront payment?

 

[Celerystick]

Also to everyone who has received the orientation packages- did you apply for Fee-Help or did you give an upfront payment?

I gave an upfront payment. Don't think it affects anything though, they just processing the emails one by one I reckon.

 

[MimmaE]

That is really inconsistent with what the lady told me when I called this morning - but the quicker we get them the better. So you sent your acceptance on friday and got the orientation package a few hours later??

yes pretty quick. Paid up front. Email of multiple docs. Housing application end of this week

 

[rton180]

for our immunisation compliance, I couldn't find anything in our orientation pack about it. Is there supposed to be a form we bring to the doctors or just the document that we got from our interview email?

 

[font12a]

Hey guys, I was looking at the compliance handbook and what I understand from it is that we need to apply for blue card (already done), National criminal police certificate, first aid, cpr, vaccines and a bunch to forms to read and sign. Is my understanding correct? Thanks.

 

[Nozza]

still haven’t received orientation pack yet

 

[sarahv2001]

Any updates on the Facebook Group?

 

[Student2002]

still haven’t received orientation pack yet

neither have I, but i called Bond up again and they said the packs shuld arrive by thursday - don't stress )

 

[DoReMi]

I was wondering if this applies to medical students:
(this is what it said the Fee-help info booklet https://www.studyassist.gov.au/sites/default/files/ed19-0226_fee-help_booklet_acc.pdf?v=1577071221)

Is there a loan fee?
There may be a 25 per cent FEE-HELP loan fee applied to some undergraduate study. The loan fee does not count towards the combined HELP loan limit. The loan fee is applied to each unit of study. For example, if you are studying a unit that costs $1,000, the loan fee for that unit will be $250. Therefore, your total FEE-HELP debt for that unit will be $1,250.
The loan fee does NOT apply to:
• undergraduate study (with a census date on or after 1 January 2019) if you are enrolled at a Table B provider (see glossary)
• postgraduate study or enabling courses
• undergraduate study through OUA
• bridging study for overseas-trained professionals

 

[Student2002]

I was wondering if this applies to medical students:
(this is what it said the Fee-help info booklet https://www.studyassist.gov.au/sites/default/files/ed19-0226_fee-help_booklet_acc.pdf?v=1577071221)

Is there a loan fee?
There may be a 25 per cent FEE-HELP loan fee applied to some undergraduate study. The loan fee does not count towards the combined HELP loan limit. The loan fee is applied to each unit of study. For example, if you are studying a unit that costs $1,000, the loan fee for that unit will be $250. Therefore, your total FEE-HELP debt for that unit will be $1,250.
The loan fee does NOT apply to:
• undergraduate study (with a census date on or after 1 January 2019) if you are enrolled at a Table B provider (see glossary)
• postgraduate study or enabling courses
• undergraduate study through OUA
• bridging study for overseas-trained professionals

I don't entirely understand your question but if you are wondering whether the 25% Fee-help loan fee is applied to studying Medicine - the short answer is no if you choose to study at bond (it does not apply). I found this information on estudent when applying for fee-help and have attached it below. I hope this answered your question

 

[Nozza]

hey guys do we know if friends and family are invited to come to our white coat ceremony? or is it just us

 

[DoReMi]

Sorry, for my unclear description. But yes you did answer my questions. thanks

 

[SapumalG]

hey guys do we know if friends and family are invited to come to our white coat ceremony? or is it just us

From memory I think the lady at the interview debrief said family, not sure if she mentioned friends or not tho....