{"id":6755,"date":"2020-03-20T10:41:02","date_gmt":"2020-03-20T10:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/?p=6755"},"modified":"2021-05-18T15:11:08","modified_gmt":"2021-05-18T14:11:08","slug":"applying-for-medical-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/2020\/03\/20\/applying-for-medical-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying for medical school: 5 things to consider"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Traditional vs Problem\nBased Learning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When choosing your medical school it&#8217;s important to consider different teaching styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The more traditional universities will start with a focus on theory. This means the first few years will be made up from lectures and tutorials with little to no patient contact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Others, like <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hyms.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hull York Medical School<\/a>, offer <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hyms.ac.uk\/medicine\/curriculum\/problem-based-learning\" target=\"_blank\">Problem Based Learning<\/a> (PBL). Here the focus is on independent learning. As a result, students focus on one case per week which is supplemented by lectures and workshops, as well as weekly clinical placements beginning in term 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For me, the teaching style at the Medical School was a good fit as patient contact was essential to me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Lecture.jpg?resize=825%2C549\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Lecture.jpg?w=825&amp;ssl=1 825w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Lecture.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Lecture.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Learning anatomy at medical school  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing to consider is anatomy. There are two routes that universities will take with the teaching style. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hyms.ac.uk\/medicine\/curriculum\/anatomy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"prosection (opens in a new tab)\">prosection<\/a>, is learning by observation. This is where a cadaver is either studied pre-dissected or an experienced anatomist takes the lead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast dissection is learning by doing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hull York Medical School teaches anatomy using a combination of prosections, plastinated specimens, anatomical models, videos, e-learning resources, radiological imaging and the clinical examination of living anatomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Your academic history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Different\nmedical schools will weight components of your application differently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at which universities align their selection criteria with your strengths. For example do you have a very strong UCAT score or do you have good GCSEs? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you fare better in a traditional panel style interview? Or would you prefer to complete short practical assessments demonstrating different skills? This is known as the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) style. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Non-traditional entry routes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore if you&#8217;re not coming straight from A levels or equivalent you will need to do some more research. Try to find out which universities accept applicants from non-traditional routes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively if you are a graduate doing resits or looking for a foundation year make sure you check which university will best suit your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Work experience requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most universities offering medicine will expect you to have undertaken some work experience. As a result it&#8217;s important to make sure you check the guidelines of each university as some can be quite specific. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I found\nmost universities wanted voluntary work in a healthcare setting. For me this\nmeant weekly volunteering in a care home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Still can&#8217;t decide?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, remember to keep in mind the broader aspects of university life as well. You will spend at least 5 years at your chosen university so it&#8217;s essential you like the location and social offering too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re still having trouble deciding between universities I would recommend visiting on an open day. 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