*Everything HPAT and Medicine 2015*

Sorry this is a little of topic but I'm curious what fellow medicine hopefuls were like throughout their school careers, were you that kid that got 90+ per test and said 'wow I can't believe that'
Or were you that kid who had to studied like a lunatic to have any chance at medicine?..
I'm definitely the second type.

Right, So I'm in a little bit of a pickle
I did the infamous M-entry course last year and still managed to do quite poorly.My results were pathetic actually, and I definitely need a prep course of sorts to help me out this year
My problem is that I'm broke and don't know whether getting M-entry again would be worth my while since I'll remember the layout and answers to exam and drills questions from last year.

I would SINCERELY, truly appreciate if any fellow repeaters who have gotten the online package this year again could let me know whether they have updated any info, questions,etc.

Thanks in advance

LeapOfFaith wrote: »

Right, So I'm in a little bit of a pickle
I did the infamous M-entry course last year and still managed to do quite poorly.My results were pathetic actually, and I definitely need a prep course of sorts to help me out this year
My problem is that I'm broke and don't know whether getting M-entry again would be worth my while since I'll remember the layout and answers to exam and drills questions from last year.

I would SINCERELY, truly appreciate if any fellow repeaters who have gotten the online package this year again could let me know whether they have updated any info, questions,etc.

Thanks in advance

What did you get? And did you do all the practice tests and such on the ME site?

Honestly I'd doubt you'd get a big improvement if you've already done a prep course, but I don't know your situation. Are you in university or are you repeating the LC?

Do students from the UK have to come to ROI to sit the HPAT ?

mhf55 wrote: »

Hey i'm repeating too! Yea they've added a good few new drills to it but no practice exams. I've only done 2 or 3 drills so far and yea I remember the layout and some of the questions but I don't remember the answers to them so I do think it's still helpful

Cheers
Yeah I think I think I'll go for it,
I need all the help I can get!

I'm hoping to do Medicine. In 5th year at the moment, any advice regarding the HPAT?

Does anyone have any inkling on how to go register for the IMAT- the entrance test for studying medicine in Italy???
Do you have to email Cambridge assessment, or register online in some way??

LeapOfFaith wrote: »

Does anyone have any inkling on how to go register for the IMAT- the entrance test for studying medicine in Italy???
Do you have to email Cambridge assessment, or register online in some way??

LeapOfFaith wrote:

Does anyone have any inkling on how to go register for the IMAT- the entrance test for studying medicine in Italy??? Do you have to email Cambridge assessment, or register online in some way??

Hi
I'm not sitting the IMAT but you have to register for the test via the Humanitas website.
Firstly you register for the university portal then you register and pay for the IMAT.

futuremedic19 wrote: »

Hi
I'm not sitting the IMAT but you have to register for the test via the Humanitas website.
Firstly you register for the university portal then you register and pay for the IMAT.

Thank you so much!! I'm gonna try that now

futuremedic19 wrote: »

Hahahha I'm definitely the second type.
Are u guys still doing your Leaving Certs and how is that like compared to A levels (sorry I've just completed A levels amd have no idea).

Good luck to you all

Sorry for being so late getting back to you! I'm currently in 5th year (just this year and next year left) and everyone I know who is going for medicine is just naturally smart and their parents are making them study..
I'm the second type doe!

I've actually got a strange situation compare to others for me I'm either studying medicine or not going to college.. If I do not get into medicine after the second time il become a paramedic and try work with sar or as a diver in the UK navy..

As for the leaving cert, I am not finding it too bad, parts are difficult but not impossible, but my cousin is currently doing her A levels hoping to study law and she doesn't see much of a workload difference, of course classes and subjects are different but the workload seems to be similar..

Hi,
I am planning to sit in Hpat 2015.
Just wondering can I buy practice material before I register myself ? And how much does the practice material cost?

Seanf999 wrote: »

Apologies for two posts in a row but I'm just wondering, what kept each of he going? I mean what made you so sure that medicine is for you that you learnt off pages upon pages of things you'd probably never use again..
In my opinion med students are some of the most dedicated people on the planet, and I'm wondering that keeps you motivated

Hiya mate thanks for eventually getting back to me. That's a great question. I guess for me it's mainly because I absolute love helping others and I have a naturally caring and open nature, my Grandmother has Dementia so whilst caring for her I realised I would make a good doc. But obviously the academic side is very important especially for getting into Ireland med schools, and I've always loved Chem and Bio. But more importantly it was my work experiences that confirmed to me that I wanted to do Medicine. I went to the US and spent a week the physician's in Cardiology and Nephrology and was amazed at how diverse each particular discliplinary is in the field of Medicine and that it's a Career of lifelong learning.

I guess I'm similar to you in a way in that for me it's Medicine or nothing. I'm a UK student on a gap year and reapplying for Med in the UK and ROI. Luckily I did 4 A2s and have acheived my grades (got 580 cao points) so I've decided to give the ROI med schools a shot

The cao system is such an amazing hastle free system unlike the extremely complicated UCAS that we have here. Cause I did A levels I just have to send in my certificates once I get them and start prep for HPAT.

Have u registered for cao / hpat ?
When are u gonna start preparing for the HPAT?
And what course preference have u entered ?

Seanf999 wrote: »

580! Fair play to ya! I have a feeling I'll struggle with points and it's more so from lack of dedication then anything else.. Not lak of dedication to becomin a doctor but lack of dedication to studying subjects I seriously don't care for!
But regardless I know where I want to be in 10 years time and that's not changing.

I haven't registered as of yet as I'm only in 5th year (I I did Transition year)
But my plan is to apply to every medicine course in the country and if I don't get in it looks like I'm repeating!

Hi. Yeah it's 580 now through Alevels but remember for Medicine your cao score gets readjusted before the HPAT so mine is actually 556.
I'm intrigued by how different the education system is over there in ROI, so I apologise for my complete ignorance and lack of awareness about the leaving cert/ med application process as I'm from Wales.

It's nice to see your committed to Medicine but what about you why do u wanna become a doctor ?

Sorry do u not get to pick your subjects for the leaving cert and also how many do you do ?
Also do ROI people apply on predicted cao scores like we do in the uk for A levels.

whats your course preference i.e which medical college is your first choice ??

Sorry for all the questions and I hope we both get in this year

Seanf999 wrote: »

Regardless 580 is a huge achievement!

We do get to pick our subjects but we must do maths english Irish and a second language (if you plan on furthering your education)
But the subjects are not very percise for instance we cover many areas within a subject not just one area which we may excel in.

I want to be a doctor because I can't see myself doing anything else, you may have seen a previous post about me becoming a doctor..
Basically I was always told I could excel in school yet I chose not to believe them, I wasted my time in my junior years and now trying to recover,
The only reason I'm even trying to recover is because I can't see myself doing anything else..

Well I wish you the best of luck with your leaving cert and HPAT buddy , yeah I can totally understand it must be very difficult preparing for HPAT along with the leaving cert.

Have u started HPAT prep ??

futuremedic19 wrote: »

Well I wish you the best of luck with your leaving cert and HPAT buddy , yeah I can totally understand it must be very difficult preparing for HPAT along with the leaving cert.

Have u started HPAT prep ??

Thanks, and best of luck to yourself too!

Well I wouldn't consider doing some browsing 'prep' but I plan on starting proper prep come Easter and i then plan on dedicating my summer to hpat and study!