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Re: Medicine FAQ / So You Want To Be A Doctor
« Reply #255 on: December 21, 2016, 02:20:30 pm »
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Idk if this is the right place to ask but I received an interview at monash for med, however the course is at the bottom of my preference list? So is going to the interview pointless then, since the preferences cannot be changed now, right?

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Re: Medicine FAQ / So You Want To Be A Doctor
« Reply #256 on: December 21, 2016, 02:22:39 pm »
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Idk if this is the right place to ask but I received an interview at monash for med, however the course is at the bottom of my preference list? So is going to the interview pointless then, since the preferences cannot be changed now, right?

Unless I'm mistaken (somebody please correct me), you can change your preferences briefly on January 4.

EDIT: Yes, I believe it's from 10am until 4pm. So no, I don't think the interview is pointless - but if it's at the bottom of your preferences at the moment, do you really want to study Med at Monash?

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Re: Medicine FAQ / So You Want To Be A Doctor
« Reply #257 on: December 21, 2016, 04:19:24 pm »
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Can you keep resitting the UMAT if you don't make it through the first time, and be studying, for example, a Bachelor of Science at the same time?
Similarly, can you keep resitting the GAMSAT if you don't get in the first time? What do you do while you do this in terms of university?
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Re: Medicine FAQ / So You Want To Be A Doctor
« Reply #258 on: December 21, 2016, 04:30:04 pm »
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Can you keep resitting the UMAT if you don't make it through the first time, and be studying, for example, a Bachelor of Science at the same time?
Similarly, can you keep resitting the GAMSAT if you don't get in the first time? What do you do while you do this in terms of university?

I'm pretty sure you can't sit UMAT again once you start another course because UMAT is for undergraduate Medicine (before you start a course). I'm not sure about GAMSAT though. Hope this answers part of your question. :)
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Re: Medicine FAQ / So You Want To Be A Doctor
« Reply #259 on: December 21, 2016, 04:34:30 pm »
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Can you keep resitting the UMAT if you don't make it through the first time, and be studying, for example, a Bachelor of Science at the same time?
Similarly, can you keep resitting the GAMSAT if you don't get in the first time? What do you do while you do this in terms of university?

You can't resit UMAT and study bachelor of science at the same time.  UMAT is for undergrad medicine and you can't apply for undergrad medicine if you are doing a bachelor degree already.  There are some exceptions.  University of Adelaide, University of Western Sydney and James Cook university have non-standard entry.  You can apply for their medicine programs in first year uni (you cannot apply in second year or beyond).  But be aware that there are very limited places and university of Adelaide prefers accepting their own students (such as dental students studying in UoA).  Most people resitting UMAT would defer their degree and take a gap year after year 12 to "study" for UMAT.  Some people succeed and some people don't.

You can resit GAMSAT numerous times during uni.  Some people take GAMSAT twice within a year and end up doing GAMSAT 4-6 times.   
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Re: Medicine FAQ / So You Want To Be A Doctor
« Reply #260 on: December 21, 2016, 04:57:22 pm »
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Hi Guys!
So I've been reading a lot of UMAT threads on AN and I found out that quite a few med students don't recommend UMAT tuition, medentry programs, etc. which made me really curious..... What did you guys do to score so well in UMAT? I really want to do well in the UMAT and I need some advice and some ideas on what will actually help me to do well. Thanks!! :)
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Re: Medicine FAQ / So You Want To Be A Doctor
« Reply #261 on: December 21, 2016, 05:25:08 pm »
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Just in terms of the Bonded Rural thing you do after uni, is it 1 year (according to the person that started this sub forum) or 6 years according to law. I would like to do this pathway, but I'm not sure about the whole 6 years thing. Anyone got any advice or clarification on the amount of years we spend in a rural area.

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Re: Medicine FAQ / So You Want To Be A Doctor
« Reply #262 on: December 21, 2016, 06:58:58 pm »
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Just in terms of the Bonded Rural thing you do after uni, is it 1 year (according to the person that started this sub forum) or 6 years according to law. I would like to do this pathway, but I'm not sure about the whole 6 years thing. Anyone got any advice or clarification on the amount of years we spend in a rural area.

One year. It was changed recently and the original post hasn't been updated.
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/BMP-2016

If they count time spent rurally whilst not a fellow, you can likely do a lot of it during your junior doctor training

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Re: Medicine FAQ / So You Want To Be A Doctor
« Reply #263 on: December 21, 2016, 08:56:03 pm »
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You can't resit UMAT and study bachelor of science at the same time.  UMAT is for undergrad medicine and you can't apply for undergrad medicine if you are doing a bachelor degree already.  There are some exceptions.  University of Adelaide, University of Western Sydney and James Cook university have non-standard entry.  You can apply for their medicine programs in first year uni (you cannot apply in second year or beyond).  But be aware that there are very limited places and university of Adelaide prefers accepting their own students (such as dental students studying in UoA).  Most people resitting UMAT would defer their degree and take a gap year after year 12 to "study" for UMAT.  Some people succeed and some people don't.

You can resit GAMSAT numerous times during uni.  Some people take GAMSAT twice within a year and end up doing GAMSAT 4-6 times.


While a lot of people do this, for many it isn't feasible as the cost of the test itself is more than 500 bucks.

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Re: Medicine FAQ / So You Want To Be A Doctor
« Reply #264 on: July 01, 2017, 07:01:44 pm »
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You can't resit UMAT and study bachelor of science at the same time.  UMAT is for undergrad medicine and you can't apply for undergrad medicine if you are doing a bachelor degree already.  There are some exceptions.  University of Adelaide, University of Western Sydney and James Cook university have non-standard entry.  You can apply for their medicine programs in first year uni (you cannot apply in second year or beyond).

How did this advice go uncorrected. You can apply to UNSW, WSU, JMP, JCU, UTas in 1st year, 2nd-3rd year or even after you have completed a Bachelor degree, at these unis or elsewhere.

UTas is phasing out this pathway from 2018 but in return you can apply to Curtin if you have completed a degree (1st-3rd year is for Curtin students only).

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Re: Medicine FAQ / So You Want To Be A Doctor
« Reply #265 on: September 12, 2017, 02:14:20 pm »
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How did this advice go uncorrected. You can apply to UNSW, WSU, JMP, JCU, UTas in 1st year, 2nd-3rd year or even after you have completed a Bachelor degree, at these unis or elsewhere.

UTas is phasing out this pathway from 2018 but in return you can apply to Curtin if you have completed a degree (1st-3rd year is for Curtin students only).

Just in regards to non-Standard entry, do you need to enrol into an undergrad course in the university to which you are applying for med, or will they take anyone? Furthermore, what are the specific ‘qualifications’ required for admission (e.g. is UMAT necessary and what percentile, what approximate marks do you need in uni, is the ATAR considered)? Finally, when in the year and what level of your current bachelor degree would you transfer (e.g. start/mid year in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year)?

If someone could answer with respect to specific universities, that would be greatly appreciated! :)


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Re: Medicine FAQ / So You Want To Be A Doctor
« Reply #266 on: October 18, 2017, 03:52:12 pm »
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Just in regards to non-Standard entry, do you need to enrol into an undergrad course in the university to which you are applying for med, or will they take anyone?

UNSW Adelaide Curtin have internal-transfer pathways for their own students.

UNSW, WSU, JMP, JCU and Curtin have nonstandard pathways for students of any course at any uni. You can apply during any year except for Curtin you have to be in final year or have graduated.

Regarding GPA ATAR UMAT requirements you can see more info here
http://medstudentsonline.com.au/forum/threads/2017-18-med-schools-selection-criteria-y12s-non-standards.31845/

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Re: Medicine FAQ / So You Want To Be A Doctor
« Reply #267 on: April 09, 2018, 09:50:51 pm »
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Wait why wouldn't you use MedEntry products? Aren't they really good?

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Re: Medicine FAQ / So You Want To Be A Doctor
« Reply #268 on: April 10, 2018, 07:47:05 am »
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Wait why wouldn't you use MedEntry products? Aren't they really good?

The only thing that’s clear is that they’re really good at marketing. There is no substantial amount of evidence to suggest that MedEntry improves your UMAT score enough to justify the exhorbitant price, particularly since the UMAT seems to favour intrinsic ability rather than work ethic.
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Re: Medicine FAQ / So You Want To Be A Doctor
« Reply #269 on: February 25, 2019, 09:47:27 pm »
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I came back to tidy up my inbox and stumbled in here for the nostalgia. I guess my optimistic prediction of the media improving their coverage of healthcare didn't eventuate, but there certainly has been interesting reporting recently on the twin issues of doctor burnout and workplace culture.

If anybody has any particular questions about the industry after graduation and training, I'm happy to answer them before I go away again!