What To Do If You Want To Apply For Medicine

Of course, you have to have the scientific knowledge - but what about the people skills? Are you able to hold a conversation about sensitive topics with a stranger? Do you handle adversity well, and do you think you’d be able to cope with the emotional difficulties of dealing with death and sickness every day? Before you commit at least five years of your life to training for one of the toughest professions in the world, make sure you’ve got the emotional resilience required for the job, and then demonstrate that awareness and make your med school application stand out.

Ace your application. A good reference is key, as this provides admissions staff with an insight into how you’re regarded by someone who has worked with you. If this hits the right notes, it will have a huge impact on how you may be viewed as a medical student and future practitioner.
Don’t neglect your personal statement either. Training to become a doctor is hard work, and your personal statement needs to show your commitment to the health service. Explain how you came to love medicine and what you have done so far to attain your goal. Use examples from your volunteering or work experience that show you are passionate about medicine, are resilient and have desirable leadership and people skills.

Medical school is likely to comprise some of the toughest but most rewarding years of your life. Choose a medical school with a good support system for academic and personal needs that offer the best graduate outlook.
When shopping for courses, compare programs and ask yourself: does this course offer significant clinical experience from day one? Will the qualification be recognized worldwide?

UCLan’s MBBS offers the opportunity to train in the well-respected and beloved National Health Service in the north-west of England from year one. Students on the course will be able to follow their patients in years one to five, delivering high quality care, working in a world renowned team of medical professionals and learning from the best.

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