Useful links and info for Medical applications, interviews, experience and gap years

Pre-Med & Medical School Pre-Med Topics
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<p>hi,</p>

<p>I thought i would share some thoughts and useful links with everyone interested and feel free to get in touch if anyone has any questions!</p>

<p>aside from the obvious of Working hard and achieving great grades at school, this seems to not necessarily be enough these days to secure a spot in Med School.</p>

<p>There are Copious Amounts of good quality candidates on paper and what really sets people apart is their passion for Medicine and making sure this comes across both in interviews and also in paper application.</p>

<p>Ill see how this thread goes but if there is interest I can post other links etc Ive come across</p>

<p>i also think the following links may be of interest when it comes to making sure you have the most stand out applications:</p>

<p>Gap</a> Medics | Medical work experience and gap year placements in Africa and Nepal - Medical work experience and gap year placements in Africa and Nepal - Deal specifically with Pre med students wanting to gain experience and learn about medicine, popular with those looking to boost their applications through hands on experiences or those taking a gap year. 4 week or longer placements in Namibia, Tanzania or Nepal. UK based but take US bookings</p>

<p>Petersons -<a href="http://www.petersons.com/common/article.asp?id=1678&path=gr.fas.advice&sponsor=1"&gt;www.petersons.com/common/article.asp?id=1678&path=gr.fas.advice&sponsor=1&lt;/a> - advice on writing your personal statement and how to improve it!</p>

<p>Medical Interviews - Medical Interview Skills, Medical Interview Techniques, Medical CVs, Medical Interview Courses - here you will find over 150 questions that could potentially come up in an interview. Read them and practice!</p>

<p>Doctor Job - How</a> to Write a Personal Statement: Guide for Medical Students and FMGs - again a useful website for the writing of your personal statement</p>

<p>Medical</a> School, Medical School Reviews, Medical School Rankings. - Good site for all things med school related like top5 schools, school rankings and interview tips for those all important interviews!</p>

<p>Apologies if you have come across these before, I have many other links I will post if there is interest so please just ask if anyone would like to see any!</p>

<p>best of luck to you all!</p>