Mature entry medicine 2017

vladcount · 13-05-2017 4:11pm

very true not a long wait at all ! 1 in 3 chance lads ! the second panel loved me, the first was grand , i explained I love the history of rcsi and the fact it just specializes in health and the fact that 6 years ago doing first hpat i fell in love with the campus. The head of resp.med and physc. and other woman cant for the fogginess of my memory remember who she was but they both liked me. I was relaxed but had to stop my hands from doing all the talking.

vladcount · 13-05-2017 4:32pm

it would be great if we all got in here, just randomly shout out usernames on induction day lol

BohoBoo · 15-05-2017 2:25pm

I was the last of the day at RCSI!

The first room went terribly, second room much better.

Does anyone know when we find out?

And how is everyone going to fork out 16k a year??

BohoBoo · 15-05-2017 2:38pm

Also, anyone in Galway tomorrow?

vladcount · 15-05-2017 4:07pm

em, Next friday by call and email and im working as a hca and research assitant so im saving and getting a loan from aib for first yr and getting boi loan for yr 2-5/6. and id say it wasnt that bad, if it was due to nerves youd be surprised they do account for that, let me guess a certain Hull was your destroyer ????

BohoBoo · 15-05-2017 4:59pm

vladcount wrote: »

em, Next friday by call and email and im working as a hca and research assitant so im saving and getting a loan from aib for first yr and getting boi loan for yr 2-5/6. and id say it wasnt that bad, if it was due to nerves youd be surprised they do account for that, let me guess a certain Hull was your destroyer ????

I felt fine when I arrived, I don't know why I was so thrown off, nerves I wasn't expecting!

I can't even remember what their roles were, a woman and a man. To be honest they were all very friendly so was completely my own fault.

Bam_Bam_7777 · 15-05-2017 5:36pm

Did anyone happen to ask the trinity panel when we would hear the verdict?

hopeful2015 · 16-05-2017 12:06pm

Has anyone heard from tcd at all yet?

vladcount · 17-05-2017 2:39am

hopeful2015 wrote: »

Has anyone heard from tcd at all yet?

Other than them saying I was out if the running race back two months ago nada.

vladcount · 17-05-2017 2:43am

Anyone who got a RCSI interview, who feels modestly happy with it... is it only me or is the suspense killing you... like we could actually get the chance to become what we want in life physicians and surgeon's !

Just 54 hours to go...... assuming they tell us by email at 8

I just want to know.....

How my of us here got an interview... from rcsi that is and any word from UCD yet ive sent an email and am planning on popping into school office tomorrow so if.I.hear anything ill pass it on to u.guys.

purplefence101 · 17-05-2017 6:44am

Hey all,

I've been lurking all year - but I'm posting a brief timeline just in case this information is useful to any future applicants. I applied to only Trinity for 2017 mature entry, and got in!

Interview invitation: 13th April (interview = May 11th), also got my HPAT scores on this day
Interview: May 11th
Unconditional offer extended: May 16th

Good luck to everyone else who has applied - and any future applicants who may see this.

hopeful2015 · 17-05-2017 10:09am

Sorry to hear that vladcount. I heard offers went out but I didn't hear anything so I'm out too.
Anyone know if ucd have sent interview invites or offers? Thanks

vladcount · 17-05-2017 8:07pm

RCSI emails sent , sadly made waitlist

Safarifor2 · 17-05-2017 8:14pm

Hi All,

I just found the thread. I am also have been put on the RCSI waitlist. Does anyone know how many people are usually waitlisted?

vladcount · 17-05-2017 8:23pm

Safarifor2 wrote: »

Hi All,

I just found the thread. I am also have been put on the RCSI waitlist. Does anyone know how many people are usually waitlisted?

yes out of the 42 applicants,
15 got an offer (usually 5 apply for both GEM and ME)
15 Wait list
Rest Are eliminated from the application process.

Celeste told me this !

I would love to know our positions if im in teh top 5 on waitlist happy days but if im the 11 th place im a goner!

vladcount · 17-05-2017 8:29pm

hoping someone here got an offer

ahorseortwo · 17-05-2017 8:50pm

Commiserations to those who did not receive a place.

Still hope on the UCD front for some. Anyone hear back on their process?

Did just receive an offer from RCSI however should UCD not come through

vladcount · 17-05-2017 9:00pm

ahorseortwo wrote: »

Commiserations to those who did not receive a place.

Still hope on the UCD front for some. Anyone hear back on their process?

Did just receive an offer from RCSI however should UCD not come through

I am so happy for you congrats ! If ya get UCD might let one of us get in hahaha. I sent a quick email to ask about my position on waitlist hoping im not position 6 +.

Safarifor2 · 17-05-2017 9:24pm

Congratulations on your offer! What an achievement.

vladcount · 17-05-2017 9:40pm

for many of us on waitlist we shouldent be too sad at least we didnt get a fat NO, and many changes can happen,
some may swap to GEM,
some may get Under grad instead of mature,
Some may decide to be closer to home,,...... to any culchies keep to your uni lol
Some may want swap career move entirely so we may just get lucky !

Celeste told me when anyone gets waiting list that its good to contact office to know your position !

I really thought I was going to get an offer- 6 years as a HCA, Bsc. and a masters in Public health and tons of volunteerism and have done lots of research and have no problems with interviews.. Praying I'm up on top of list

Safarifor2 · 17-05-2017 11:04pm

I wonder why they waitlist so many - 15 seems like a lot! I am not too hopeful :-( also 3 weeks' notice before starting the course would be quite a whirlwind!

vladcount · 18-05-2017 12:12pm

Safarifor2 wrote: »

I wonder why they waitlist so many - 15 seems like a lot! I am not too hopeful :-( also 3 weeks' notice before starting the course would be quite a whirlwind!

Feck that id take it ! , apparently 6 people had to cancel places as they got better offer or couldn't pay. One yr 11 dropped as they got swapped ofers into gem or main undergrad. So their job is just to make sure its full, the only thing we gotta do is keep the emails a going and phone calls.

vladcount · 18-05-2017 12:19pm

vladcount wrote: »

Feck that id take it ! , apparently 6 people had to cancel places as they got better offer or couldn't pay. One yr 11 dropped as they got swapped ofers into gem or main undergrad. So their job is just to make sure its full, the only thing we gotta do is keep the emails a going and phone calls.

Ill also say the first changes Will be next ten working days as they are strict on the 1k deposit if people dont pay it in full by wed the 31 a few changes will happen quick !

vladcount · 18-05-2017 1:36pm

For those applying to ucd , got a reply back ! They are currently looking over applications as we type here today

vladcount · 18-05-2017 1:44pm

For those applying to ucd , got a reply back ! They are currently looking over applications as we type here today

Safarifor2 · 18-05-2017 2:50pm

haha - me too! I was in a bit of a low mood y'day. Seeing the glass half full!

Getting on the waitlist is very positive - it isn't a no. It means we made the grade but there weren't enough spaces and others slightly more competitive than us. Interesting how much the list can move. Do you know if they are willing to tell us where we are ranked on the list?

You also mentioned UCD in your latest post - is that for mature entry? I thought you can't apply to that if you already have a degree? I didn't apply and I missed the deadline to submit an application directly to Trinity. I only really got myself in gear in Feb!!

Did you do the Gamsat too? Lots of quetions, sorry! I am going to give it a bash in Sept and next March.

Red24 · 18-05-2017 3:27pm

Anyone have any idea when UCC will send out offers ?

Thanks

hopeful2015 · 18-05-2017 6:39pm

Red24 wrote: »

Anyone have any idea when UCC will send out offers ?

Thanks

In 3-4 weeks I think

vladcount · 18-05-2017 11:09pm

Safarifor2 wrote: »

haha - me too! I was in a bit of a low mood y'day. Seeing the glass half full!

Getting on the waitlist is very positive - it isn't a no. It means we made the grade but there weren't enough spaces and others slightly more competitive than us. Interesting how much the list can move. Do you know if they are willing to tell us where we are ranked on the list?

You also mentioned UCD in your latest post - is that for mature entry? I thought you can't apply to that if you already have a degree? I didn't apply and I missed the deadline to submit an application directly to Trinity. I only really got myself in gear in Feb!!

Did you do the Gamsat too? Lots of quetions, sorry! I am going to give it a bash in Sept and next March.

I know , yes for mature, UCD allow applications providing ya cant get requirements for GEM . , I did the gamsat in 2016, good luck ! I hate it .

In regards to wait list I sent an email to Celeste but no reply yet

and your grand !

vladcount · 18-05-2017 11:16pm

Red24 wrote: »

Anyone have any idea when UCC will send out offers ?

Thanks

Not a clue sorry

vladcount · 19-05-2017 5:49pm

On to rcsi 12 on waiting list and im 7- 5 range
Still a glimmer praying ucd say yes to me ! I did my masters there and have met most of the medical school big heads. Hoping they like me enough

nao098 · 24-05-2017 2:11pm

I'd say there's a lot of people with RCSI offers and GAMSAT scores, what do you think the chances are of them putting the hefty €1,000 deposit down just as a security while waiting for GEM offers?

louiselennonm · 24-05-2017 7:32pm

hi there,
I am planning on applying to GEM after my undergrad degree, will be in my second last year in september, after reading the thread, i see a lot of you have undergrad degrees and masters etc. and im wondering why then you would apply to mature entry medicine and not Graduate, Any insight in to what factors affected your decision etc would be greatly appreciated
thanks

ahorseortwo · 25-05-2017 11:08am

nao098 wrote: »

I'd say there's a lot of people with RCSI offers and GAMSAT scores, what do you think the chances are of them putting the hefty €1,000 deposit down just as a security while waiting for GEM offers?

I at least know of a few friends who have put down the deposit and subsequently lost it when taking a place elsewhere.

I guess if Med is the dream you'll take whatever place you're given. All depends how secure someone feels with their GAMSAT score though.

I know of one person this year with decent scores offered a mature RCSI place who will be putting the deposit down just in case.

Bam_Bam_7777 · 25-05-2017 11:14am

I won't be accepting my rcsi offer because I also received a higher preference offer so there will be at least one spot free

ahorseortwo · 25-05-2017 11:46am

Bam_Bam_7777 wrote: »

I won't be accepting my rcsi offer because I also received a higher preference offer so there will be at least one spot free

Congratulations on your offer Bam_Bam_7777. Where will you be off to instead ?

nao098 · 25-05-2017 3:24pm

Bam_Bam_7777 wrote: »

I won't be accepting my rcsi offer because I also received a higher preference offer so there will be at least one spot free

Congrats on getting multiple offers and a big thank you, one step closer! Not trying to get my hopes up but I'm on the higher end of the top 5 on the wait-list and not knowing til August would be a long wait...

nao098 · 25-05-2017 3:28pm

ahorseortwo wrote: »

I at least know of a few friends who have put down the deposit and subsequently lost it when taking a place elsewhere.

I guess if Med is the dream you'll take whatever place you're given. All depends how secure someone feels with their GAMSAT score though.

I know of one person this year with decent scores offered a mature RCSI place who will be putting the deposit down just in case.

Fair play to your friend! Do you think they'd take GEM over mature entry regardless of where they get it?

DOC_Martin · 25-05-2017 5:48pm

Got an offer from Cork today, happy days

ahorseortwo · 25-05-2017 5:50pm

nao098 wrote: »

Fair play to your friend! Do you think they'd take GEM over mature entry regardless of where they get it?

Not necessarily. Some prefer the mature route to GEM if not from a science background or if they want to work during the course etc. The timetable is handier in the first year for that

ahorseortwo · 25-05-2017 5:51pm

Anyone hear from UCC today and was successful?

Got waitlisted myself but not sure how they're waitlist operates!

lizzie101 · 26-05-2017 12:26pm

hi hi,
delighted that i have been offered a place for RCSI 5 year program. It will be a long journey but hopefully will be worth it in the end!
I was wondering if many people on this have been offered a place and what age they would be?
Thanks

BohoBoo · 27-05-2017 10:23am

louiselennonm wrote: »

hi there,
I am planning on applying to GEM after my undergrad degree, will be in my second last year in september, after reading the thread, i see a lot of you have undergrad degrees and masters etc. and im wondering why then you would apply to mature entry medicine and not Graduate, Any insight in to what factors affected your decision etc would be greatly appreciated
thanks

I think a lot of people apply to both to increase chances but some people can only apply via the mature entry route e.g. those who did not achieve a 2:1 or above in their undergrad.

There are also big differences in the HPAT and GAMSAT.

vladcount · 29-05-2017 12:25am

I am praying that more people change spots I'm middle of the list !!!! i want rcsi lol

ahorseortwo · 30-05-2017 11:18am

lizzie101 wrote: »

hi hi,
delighted that i have been offered a place for RCSI 5 year program. It will be a long journey but hopefully will be worth it in the end!
I was wondering if many people on this have been offered a place and what age they would be?
Thanks

Hi Lizzie , I have also been offered a place. I'm 25!

Look forward to hopefully meeting you in September!

nao098 · 30-05-2017 7:47pm

when do people with first round offers need to have the deposit down by?

vladcount · 01-06-2017 2:22pm

nao098 wrote: »

when do people with first round offers need to have the deposit down by?

Because the college want to know your committed its quite right if you cant afford it let the next person in ! Quite unfair for people like myself who have had to save like mad over the years to get to this point ! But main point is commitment !!!

Sorry I thaught you were asking why. usually 2 weeks after the offer is given

vladcount · 01-06-2017 2:24pm

Well im out of ucd didnt get high enough hpat

gurr please let 5 people get multiple offers or multiple routes and let mr. No. 6 on waitlist @ rcsi get in :-)

GunnerBlue · 01-06-2017 3:45pm

Hi all,

Hoping someone might be able to help me before I go about contacting colleges!

I have a level 7 degree in science, and I know that to get into graduate medicine I need a 2:1 at level 8 and then to do the GAMSAT.

However I was looking at requirements to get into undergrad medicine and my A levels (I went to school in the UK) are just short of the requirements listed. I need 5 at C or above and I have 4.

I was just wondering if there's any way that the med schools here would consider me with the level 7 plus those results or am I looking at getting the level 8 and going postgrad as my only route?

Any insight would be much appreciated.

hopeful2015 · 01-06-2017 6:21pm

Hi, does anyone know if ucd started invites to interview yet or is it the case that not hearing back means a rejection? Thanks

Mature entry medicine 2017

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