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UniversitiesWhat are the differences?
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The universities covered in this session
USA
UK
Qatar
Australia
India
Pakistan
Canada
South Africa
Covered in thepowerpoint
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United Kingdom (England, Scotland and Northern Ireland)
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General info.Duration of Program: 5/6 years (including the final year of internship)
Degree Offered: MBBS, BMBS, MBChB
Teaching method: Primarily split into 3 stages: Pre-clinical, clinicaland elective attachments using Problem based learning
After graduation: complete one year of Foundation training as
Foundation House Officer before obtaining full registration from theGeneral Medical Council (final year)
During final year, you start applying for jobs, and the job you get isbased on your examination performance, CV, etc in the entireundergraduate career NO FOOLING AROUND!
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Elements of a UK university application (UCAS) :
A personal statement
References
Grades of school: Atleast 2 or more As
in Biology, Chemistry and physics/maths
Scores of entrance exams: UKCAT
and/or BMAT
Employment (if any)
Personal details
CHOICE of universities: 5 choices, 4 medical programs and 1ALTERNATE course with university specified
ILTES exam (for the VISA for Britain, if you are not a British citiz
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UK Medical applicationTimeline
Now September: build up of Application in terms of personalstatement and completion of entrance exams (UKCAT, BMAT) etc
September October: Finalize application, collect transcripts andreferences, and register for BMAT
OCTOBER 15 DEADLINE for medical application (not biomedical)Jan Feb: Interviews through face to face or skype
May June: reply to acceptances of universities and make yourchoice
August A level results arrive, and your final choices will bemade before starting university!
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List of UK universities to consider
Kings College London
University College London
University of Manchester
University of Edinburgh
University of Glasgow
University of Nottingham
Keele University
Leicester University of Medical sciences
University of Southampton
University of London St. George, Queen Mary
University of Birmingham
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List of Websites for UKuniversities
www.medschools.ac.uk
http://www.studyin-
uk.com/e/studyuk-medicine/http://www.britishcouncil.org/lear
ning-infosheets-medicine.pdf
http://www.medicalcareers.nhs.uk/
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United States of America
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General info:Structure: 4 years of Pre-medical
program, followed by 4 years of medicalprogram after writing MCAT
Degree offered: B.Sc or BA in pre-med,M.D. after medical school
Things expected for universityapplication(pre-med): commitment,
motivation and eager to learn. Timemanagement also!
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what YOU need in yourapplication
For most high standard universities; SATs/ACT and minimum of 2 SATsubject tests.
TOEFLs or IELTS for non native english speakers.
Atleast 2 recommendation letters from teacher of science and othersubject.
Fill in online application form that you find on Unis website
High school transcript; each college will specify which records theywant. (list of classes taken, when and what grades received)
At least a high 3. something G.P.A this is mainly Bs (in American gradingsystem)
*Personal statement; extremely important, gives the admissions officersan idea of who you really are and whether you would be a perfect fit intotheir community.
Important: theyll also want a financial statement from the bank, provingthat you have enough money to support you through the first year ofschool.
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UK vs USAUK USA
6 years undergraduateprogram including the finalinternship year
4 years pre-med and 4 yearsmedical program
Undergraduate degree: MBBS,
BMBS, MBChB
Medical Degree: M.D. after a
BA or BScRecognition: Anywhere,except USA as you have towrite a USLME exam for USA
Anywhere in the world
Healthcare working system:Public healthcare, so it is all
serviced by the NHS
Healthcare working system:Private and Public, so the type
and amount of work youundertake depends on whichhealthcare system you work in
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Qatar : pre-med applicants
There arent a lot of med schools in Qatar. Main one Weill Cornell
You are required to complete highest level of education (A-levels)
Graduation with outstanding merit (high standards; mostly Asand some Bs)
SAT reasoning or ACT with writing and SAT subject tests arerecommended: Maths II and 2 other sciences.
TOEFLs or IELTS
Personal statement
All applicants should submit a minimum of two letters ofreference written in English. One by their science/math teachersand one by their principals/college advisors.
*interviews- they decide