Graduate Entry Medicine - A comprehensive guide + Q&A

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In this video, Samah and I tackle all aspects of the Graduate Medicine application. Samah is a 3rd year GEM medic at Cambridge University - her advice should hopefully be quite helpful. Enjoy xx
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TIMESTAMPS
01:13 - When do you first start thinking about applying to grad medicine?
01:54 - Grades./ extra-curricular / research - what makes a good application?
03:22 - To what extent do grades matter?
06:10 - Work Experience
06:46 - Extra-curricular
07:24 - Deciding where to apply
08:27 - Entrance exams - BMAT, UKCAT, GAMSAT
10:27 - Personal Statement
12:05 - Interviews
13:26 - Grad Medicine Application Strategy
16:22 - Choosing entrance exams strategically
17:07 - Funding
Q&A
20:41 - Do you lose out by being a graduate entry medic rather than an undergrad medic?
21:47 - Do you suffer socially from being a grad?
22:11 - Advice for students without life sciences degrees?
33:36 - Why Cambridge, How Cambridge?
24:03 - Work experience tips for Cambridge GEM
24:48 - Did you target your personal statement at A-levels or only at university subjects?
24:53 - Which degrees are suitable for grad medicine?
26:15 - To what extent is grad medicine more competitive than undergrad medicine?
26:59 - Do your GCSE grades matter for grad medicine?
27:14 - Preparing for grad medicine interviews
28:24 - The winning mindset for GEM interviews
30:26 - How do you make your application unique?
32:01 - Final advice
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@KharmaMedic 5 лет назад

Ali your content is absolutely top notch! Well done on this crispy quality 💪

@user-jq3qt8no7h 3 года назад

@selmansenkalp 5 лет назад

Don't be shy about long videos. When people love your content they don't mind the length. We'll watch it all fam. Quality content doesn't need to be short.

@amina-hr2je 3 года назад

This!!!!!

@fatemehb8585 3 года назад

She is very confident & lovely & she also seems like a wise person , best of luck to her ❤

@lubnaipsum 5 лет назад

Thanks for this. The GAMSAT is divided into three sections. Sections 1 and 2 deal with literature analysis and essay writing. Section 3 makes up 50% of the total mark and deals with Biology, Chem, O Chem, and Physics. The questions in Sec 3 are multiple choice, and while you are expected to have up to Uni Year 1 knowledge, the questions expect you to logically deduce an answer in a very short amount of time. Solid knowledge of math is also essential, as calculators are not allowed.

@sera7483 5 лет назад

The ambience and lighting in this video is incredible, 10/10 for quality :)

@DrAdnan 5 лет назад

this production quality is fire

@himynameisjakeable 3 года назад

This was so professional and helpful, big thanks to both of you guys

@maxwellali 4 года назад

Fantastic convo. Really well presented. Intelligent lady

@maxwellali 4 года назад

Nice one max u the man

@Minhajul 4 года назад

This is a great video, thoroughly enjoyed it!

@hanajafar 5 лет назад

This is so weird. I just stumbled upon this video as I was watching revision videos. I went to secondary school with Samah and we were family friends who lost touch years ago - so good to see that she's doing well and hear her articulate responses to these questions! I'm sure this was really informative and helpful to so many people considering GEM. Thanks guys!

@simransingh8863 5 лет назад

Her voice ❤️😍

@boejiden.1445 3 года назад

Awrah?

@user-jq3qt8no7h 3 года назад

Simp

@Maccano 5 лет назад

YES, couldn't have come at a better time, I am applying for GEM at Cambridge this cycle! :)

@rachelwest9726 5 лет назад

what happened

@Osman-bu1vz 4 года назад

How did it go?

@lunastardust640 5 лет назад

This is so well filmed, comprehensive and interesting! Have you considered doing a similar video regarding applying for PhDs? 😊

@medspaceuniversal4144 5 лет назад

Thank you so much 😊 I needed that

@mashalw9708 5 лет назад

omg I needed this thank you!!!!!!!

@DiLLZGFX 5 лет назад

Thanks you so much Ali!

@deepthoughts7370 5 лет назад

What was your sleep schedule during med school?

@PharmaQuestions 5 лет назад

As someone who is interested in graduate medicine, I found this very useful.. especially the information on funding/research projects etc. Thanks Ali! ps; was also nice seeing some representation.

@JN-kk4nk 5 лет назад

WoW that was amazing ! Thanks a lot for the sharing

@motecarlo1286 5 лет назад

Ayyyeeee hijabi representing!

@kushwantsingh3330 5 лет назад

Lol.... if it was a hoodie....u wud say its cute

@motecarlo1286 5 лет назад

Wut

@My.Lifes.Journey 5 лет назад

Haha the hijab is the reason I clicked on this video.

@timebomb7641 2 года назад

im going to my 2nd year of uni and I have come to terms with not going into medicine (before) so i would love to try again! thank you samah and ali!

@lucyaudrey733 5 лет назад

Thank you ali, really grateful

@LorySophie 4 года назад

Hi Ali, great video. Wondering how come you've got a ENS sweatshirt ! Did you go there for some of your studies?

@PedramNG 5 лет назад

Amazing interview, actually I'm studying electrical engineering and these tips are so useful for me to apply for M.S. this year 😊😚

@oaselim 4 года назад

Hi Ali. Thanks for the great video. I wanted to ask, I've recently quit my job and I have some free time before Grad Med applications open and some savings. What jobs could I apply to that would strengthen my chances of getting into a Grad Med programme? I've heard jobs like being a carer in a care home or a health care assistant in a hospital would be very useful? Thank you

@hussammughal5564 5 лет назад

"If I'm an absolute baller" what a G

@RimazAboelgasim 4 года назад

Loved it. 😉 Great podcast.

@chefhafez2162 5 лет назад

Very informative and useful!

@msz9523 4 года назад

I’ve got an interview for the graduate programme next week! Any tips?

@sananaz3878 5 лет назад

Did you research kawasaki disease for your a level coursework?

@esthermukosi9614 5 лет назад

Can a person apply to do their medical clinical years at Cambridge? If possible, what are the qualifications ?

@mohamedgameel1649 5 лет назад

Nice haircut Ali!

@drdogar 3 года назад

What will happen to KROK test if I take admission as a graduate entry student and start from 4th or 5th year??? Kindly respond

@TMuthu-fx5hf 5 лет назад

Hi, love your videos! I was wondering if taking on a bsc honours is a requirement for grad entry medicine, or is it okay to apply with just a bsc degree in a subject, like biomed for example? Thank you!

@TMuthu-fx5hf 5 лет назад

Moreover, does it matter what uni you get your degree from, if your grades are great with the relevant extra-curriculars?

@dumplinglife3105 5 лет назад

Is it possible for someone who does law for undergraduate to enter the GEM at Cambridge ?

@bestcity0979 4 года назад

Hello Ali! Do you have any tips for american students trying to enter graduated entry?

@malileen4875 3 года назад

so do you have to have chemistry a level for Grad entry? as i’m worried i may not get chemistry because you have to get a 7 in maths to do it in my school and i’m not sure if the teachers will give me that this year as it’s based on past assessments as well because of covid?

@Dylski. 2 года назад

Depends on the uni. Warwick dont consider A levels. But places like oxford do.

@phisit8813 3 года назад

This video is a year ago and I have a weird question to ask. What if someone graduated with a 2.2 from undergraduate, have a distinction from MSc degree, and a PHD with 2 published papers (first author). Have 2 years experience working as combat medic in the TA ( Reservist Army), and 6 months work experience as health care assistant. Do think 🤔 admission team would consider taking this applicant ?

@himynameisjakeable 3 года назад

You think they wouldn't 😂

@mohamedgameel1649 5 лет назад

The cutting is a bit off, feels like you wanna cram alot of content into a short video, haven't noticed this in your videos but here it's a bit unnatural if you know what am saying.

@aliasgar4503 3 года назад

Hey man I wanna know that I'm from Pakistan and currently studying Bsc hons Medical Laboratory Science and want to apply to medicine in uk is it possible????

@edwardcheong7278 5 лет назад

If there is a camera record you both guys talking, the feeling of the video will be better, by the way, it is a very useful video :) great job RU-vidr.

@miahfamily7535 5 лет назад

I loved this and have no interest in medicine, just an admiration for you both.😍 Hey Ali, I'm a second year chem student and I want to be like you and know hoe to code and design websites like yours. Do you have any tips or links to programmes I could use? Thanks in advance 😁

@medspaceuniversal4144 5 лет назад

What about international students?!

@dulcemar32 5 лет назад

Afnan Muhammed we needed

@fardeenhussain9269 3 года назад

Could this be the same for nursing?

@majka255 4 года назад

I’m so jealous when I hear word bursary, I’m in my final year and I never got anything besides loan for my fees (without maintenance loan) as EU student. I think there’s should be much more financial support available in the UK universities, maybe then students would be able to get better grades without worrying if I can pay my rent.

@moneymule8209 4 года назад

I literally get £6000 a year for free just because my parents don't make much money, it's crazy.

@arynamcmullen4935 5 лет назад

Damn Ali stop roasting her

@noraa1212 5 лет назад

Hi Ali, this vid was so beneficial thank you. Does Samah have an email address that I can contact her (if she permits). Just want to ask her more about her lab internships.

@rowandavies9685 5 лет назад

Hi Ali, I really appreciate your channel and think the above video is very informative. I'm a grad entry medic at Liverpool University. Couldn't help but notice you seemed to be interested in covering the GAMSAT and maybe looking for a bit more on how somebody's uni experience is affected socially by studying undergrad vs grad entry medicine. If you wanted some help with content covering the GAMSAT entrance exam, which I did reasonably in, I'd be happy to help.

@asygirl7611 4 года назад

Please, do you mind telling me a bit on how to ace the GAMSAT? I'm taking mine in a month.

@baut_4451 2 года назад

@@asygirl7611 How did it go?

@syed2009 5 лет назад

Get one of ur engineering mates plz

@irum9264 5 лет назад

Is it worth applying to Cambridge for GEM with anything less than a first class degree? Although I haven't finished my degree, I doubt I'll get a first. It's a masters integrated degree, though (MPharm)

@y0Milan 5 лет назад

Irum Islam doubtful unless it’s say from Oxford or imperial

@maryamzahid7071 5 лет назад

does it matter if you go to a Russell group uni for medicine or not?

@hanaasiraj3225 3 года назад

Wait a second were u the girl that was on the news for her alevels ?

@mafizization 2 года назад

That's informatives Q&A. I love this sharing though I really appreciate you guys. Currently doing my second bachelor degrees BSc Hons Physchology at Uni of Essex Online. I'll apply for graduate entry into medical school. I'm ready my mentally and physically to be a doctor/surgeon. I'm scared but still in control.

@yesbeautifulyou7406 3 года назад

Her voice 😍

@j_tji 4 года назад

Can we get funding if we apply to undergrade programs after an undergraduate degree??

@hanaasiraj3225 3 года назад

@zubair6449 5 лет назад

What Unis are good for accounting/finance and don’t say LSE please because that’s my number 1 choice and it’s really really hard to get in there

@y0Milan 5 лет назад

Ghost you’ll be fine st any of the good London schools as well as Warwick, Durham etc

@maryamirfan9275 5 лет назад

wow i remember her from the k+ programme in KCL!!

@elaminmochichi7767 4 года назад

Great !!

@joyrowancasey788 5 лет назад

1. Oooooh snazzy new intro. 2. THIS IS AMAZINGLY USEFUL BLESS YOU

@tylermcminn2230 5 лет назад

I thought it was a Gryffindor hoodie at first ...

@richardms9888 5 лет назад

kinda looks like, 100 points to Gryffindor!

@kushwantsingh3330 5 лет назад

I thot it was Slytherin

@joyrowancasey788 5 лет назад

Saaaaaaame

@KaMnsr 5 лет назад

It's written in french !

@Jc-ul9ff 2 года назад

In Scotland tuition fees are 1,800 per year for residents that have lived in Scotland 3 years or more

@sohafatima9003 2 года назад

Does this count for international students?

@Jc-ul9ff 2 года назад

@@sohafatima9003 I am not sure, I think not unless you have lived in Scotland for the required amount of years which I am unsure of but I think is around 3 years.

@nazrulrani9104 4 года назад

Interested to know the existance of graduate entry for medicine. Can non science graduate apply for the program? I’m a law graduate, and currently toward the completing of PhD.

@TheMaster47x 4 года назад

For sure, I’m at Barts on the graduate entry course, we have a guy who worked in corporate law studying here and a couple of people did other non science subjects too. I myself did a non science degree and got my offers. Definitely can do it if you want.

@zara2500 2 года назад

@@TheMaster47x Did they do science a levels?

@TheMaster47x 2 года назад

@@zara2500 I’m not sure about them, but I did Maths, Further Maths and Physics at A Level and then Chemistry and Biology to AS only, take from that what you will. If I recall though, when I applied, you needed either Bio or Chem to AS Level at grade B if you did a none science degree, I don’t think this criteria has changed.

@ahmedabubakr22 5 лет назад

Nice video!

@muneebamd8460 5 лет назад

Early 💯

@songbird5169 3 года назад

What's an MMI?

@himynameisjakeable 3 года назад

Mini Multiple Interview

@T.Rex_MD 4 года назад

Medical school entry in the UK is stupid. They have very limited places and they make kids think like they are not good enough. The truth is they are all good and they should all get a chance to prove that. I am glad I managed to get in and on my way out but this doesn't mean the ones that didn't get in are bad. I consider myself to be extremely smart and have done extremely well and it reached the point that I was like oh my god, I don't know what's going to happen! I had about 700 hours worth of experience and I was amongst the very few to actually cover 300 hours in a nursing home. If you can't get in and you are dead serious, go to Europe or the Carribean. Do not wait, you are good enough and don't listen to these damn schools. God knows they made me age 10 years in 2 months and I am still hating on the school I joined even though I got in.

@sobster123 4 года назад

Which uni did you get in? I've got a place in Ukraine..I wanna apply to the Irish uni but I'm in a dilemma because the Irish want entry exams..

@amina-hr2je 3 года назад

HAHAHA YOU AGED 10 YRS OMG so wild. I have a question about 300 hours in a nursing home?? Whats that about?

@realexperiment3994 4 года назад

Wher r u from I mean ur native

@surbhiaugustine6360 4 года назад

I am a Band 5 Nurse At NHS and is on work Visa . Am i eliglible for Graduate Entry Medicine?

@kasamukabirudawa7900 4 года назад

Hi Surbhi, I am in the same boat with you. However, I have done a lot of research on this and can advice you accordingly; You are eligible but you will be considered as an international student. Be ready to pay above £30,000 per academic year. Some schools don't give International student. Best advice is for you to wait until you have your permanent residence. That would make you a home students and entitled to NHS funding and student loan. I will have my ILR next year (that would be 5 years with NHS) so I am preparing for UKCAT now against 2021. Just keep yourself up to date and be looking at the UK CAT in your off days. It would help prepare you. Good luck

@surbhiaugustine6360 3 года назад

Thanks a lot!! It helped a lot. ☺️