Reapplying to Medicine (UK) - A comprehensive guide

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In this interview, I talk to Anton, a 6th year medical student at Emmanuel College, Cambridge. Anton got 4 rejections the first time he applied, but he tactically worked on his application and got an offer from Cambridge University after taking a gap year. In this video, Anton addresses a load of questions that you’ll hopefully find helpful if you’re reapplying to medicine.
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TIMESTAMPS:
01:55 - How did you feel when you didn’t get any offers?
03:48 - What was your ‘action plan’ after you got your rejections? What advice would you give to students in that position?
05:27 - How did your personal statement change second time round?
08:23 - Experiences during the gap year
10:03 - Summary of key points so far
10:51 - Personal statement comparison - 4 rejections vs Cambridge offer
12:01 - Comparison of introductions in both personal statements
13:42 - Different types of ‘work experience’ during the gap year
15:18 - Benefits of being 18 during your gap year
15:15 - Extra curricular activities, sports etc.
17:14 - Loneliness during the gap year
18:00 - Advice for resitting exams
18:49 - Benefits of having a job on your gap year
19:59 - Do you regret taking a gap year and not getting in first time round?
21:47 - Tactical 5th choice
23:20 - Interview question - “What would you do if you didn’t get into medicine?”
24:09 - How were your interviews second time round compared to the first time?
25:50 - Your application is usually much stronger second time around
26:10 - What would you have done if you hadn’t got offers 2nd time around either?
27:24 - Summary of practical advice
29:18 - Parting motivational advice
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@agzacademy8414 4 жыл бұрын

What a coincidence! My name is also Anton and I missed my offer for medicine at Kings college London. I reapplied at a disadvantage as I was retaking exams but still got an offer and I am now beginning the course in a couple weeks! My advice is that being in the situation me and other Anton was will truly prove if you want to do medicine. You will know if you are willing to take a year out to retake/reapply and in the grand scheme of things, 1 year is such a small fraction of your life to do your dream course. Never give up!

@rosie8094 Жыл бұрын

Did you redo ucat? What was that like?

@deeska8775 6 жыл бұрын

I don't care if it's niche video xD Not being a medicine student I still enjoy the content and love the interview format just like on the previous topics. It's interesting and the people you bring to the "table" are genuine and so nice! Big thanks to Anton for sharing!!

@emilyi3492 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you soo much for this video! I was in a similar position of reapplying for Dentistry for a second time so I know how valuable success stories like this are! Also I love the time stamps and all of the advice you give in your videos Ali.

@Alex-om1be 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. My brother is a doctor currently in A&E shifts. This channel have me a good insight into his job! Keep it up.

@raeesahajaz369 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, I needed to hear this!

@ckelly633 6 жыл бұрын

great video Ali, this was very helpful

@02bcog 6 жыл бұрын

Ali you should start your own podcast if you can find the time to, you have a lot of great things to say!

@TariA2345 6 жыл бұрын

medical mondays... i love it!

@samathacoolgirl 6 жыл бұрын

This was incredibly useful, thank you so much!

@akbarnaeem7596 6 жыл бұрын

Oh my Godddd that intro was soooo good!!!

@huda613 5 жыл бұрын

such quality content from ali

@JKchick62 6 жыл бұрын

So motivational, thank you!

@dr.walterwhite6928 6 жыл бұрын

Managed to get 6 A's in my national 5 exams thanks to using some of your study techniques. I found that active recall worked especially well for me. Thanks Ali😁

@ThatMedic 6 жыл бұрын

Where are the multiple camera angles Abdaal

@ThatMedic 6 жыл бұрын

Ali Abdaal 😂😂 you’re excused

@Christine-xv3sf 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your great content!

@HassanPoyo 6 жыл бұрын

I genuinely think i missed my offer so this video will be very useful for me cheers Ali

@jonasprevosa2924 6 жыл бұрын

I am a nurse and I am studying an undergrad to become a doctor. I just want to say that I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS specifically those videos about "HOW TO STUDY".

@rubiksworld2170 7 ай бұрын

This was very helpful!

@tshaa 6 жыл бұрын

I am a high school senior in USA but I'm still watching, its just interesting to know.

@irum9264 6 жыл бұрын

I got an offer from Leicester the first time around. I sadly had to leave my course due to ill health (2 disabilities and I was in a coma for a while). I'm doing an undergrad degree now and want to do grad entry medicine. Some unis have said to me that they wouldn't accept an application from me because they found me leaving my first degree as me "not being committed to medicine" which is a joke. Cambridge and Warwick were ok with it, but I doubt I'll apply to Cambridge because they rejected me after interview for undergrad medicine. p.s. sorry for the essay

@user-fn3up7rg6o 4 жыл бұрын

Irum good luck man❤️ hope things have gotten better

@gabriellaadide2538 3 жыл бұрын

hope things have got better for you❤️

@irum9264 3 жыл бұрын

I’m female but I realise my name isn’t very common, so thanks both 😊

@sunnyday8989 6 жыл бұрын

It makes me so happy that Ali can now say junior doctor in his intros now :)

@refugioa.rodriguez5207 6 жыл бұрын

Love the intro!

@lesliegraham8478 6 жыл бұрын

Well done guys🙂

@justtrynasurvive 6 жыл бұрын

Ali abdaal. Ive finally got an offer for med at sgul. I did comment on a video previously. But yeh. I got in unconditonal offer as I have aaa from 2017. Excited and stressed.

@justtrynasurvive 5 жыл бұрын

Just got another offer from leicester now going there. so went from 4 rejections. to 2 offers in clear. moving to leicester in 4 weeks! I now make KZfaq videos aswelll

@muminah99 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Ali. Could you make a video on how to prepare yourself for medicine for when you first start uni?

@nehalaomar8697 5 жыл бұрын

well done Ali .

@HM-oy6sk 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ali for making this video,so useful. Also is a motivation for results day coming up close. Would you mind asking: Which universities did he apply to in his second time round ?

@user-qx4zc3nx8z 6 жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks for the great vid Ali and Anton, super helpful and helps me mould my action plan for a gap yr. Do you reckon 8 months or even a year after getting an application/ interview rejection is too late to be emailing the uni for feedback? (I'm not from the UK btw) I guess there's nothing to be lost but it the uni might not have a favourable impression of me asking so late?

@user-qx4zc3nx8z 6 жыл бұрын

Ali Abdaal Lol sweet, cheers Ali. Will send them an email asap

@HassanPoyo 6 жыл бұрын

With the new alevels you have to resit the WHOLE subject regardless of which exam you flopped :(

@lyndahenley 4 жыл бұрын

Hi really helpful video. You mention that you rejected from UCL post interview. My son was also rejected and waiting feedback. Where do you talk about this?

@nitya0101 6 жыл бұрын

What were the reasons why you got a rejection from UCL? This would help me as I want to apply there. Also thank u for this video!!

@alexflorance1111 5 жыл бұрын

Hiya! Such a useful video. I’ve taken a gap year and am applying this October. I’ve competed internationally for swimming and been to the British swimming championships. How much of this is it worth mentioning in my personal statement? My ps last year was mediocre at best when in theory it should have been great, and I’m wondering how much emphasis to place on certain things. Thank you!!

@HassanPoyo 6 жыл бұрын

My only problem with reapplying is that you aren't guaranteed a place the second time around. That idea frightens me :( I don't want to end up wasting two years and then decide to move onto another career

@Kooltrex 6 жыл бұрын

Ali Abdaal what useful things would you recommend doing?

@ShaheenHNhayr 6 жыл бұрын

I'm watching this because I didn't make it to medschool. I have to admit I got a little depressed with the thought of not making it this year but somehow I realized maybe this is not the right time for me. I will try again next year and I'm still thinking what should I do on my gap year. Can you guys give suggestions to make use of my gap year? Thanks for this video by the way :)

@millygibson9950 4 жыл бұрын

Any advice for applying again while being on a reserve list for medicine ? I know that it’s unlikely I get in on the reserve list (especially given the COVID-19 changing the exams/grades system) thanks!

@jakekp4739 6 жыл бұрын

That intro tho!

@AddittiAgrawal 6 жыл бұрын

👍🏽

@troycooley123 5 жыл бұрын

Ali, the UKCAT (now called UCAT) final test date is before A-level results day... if I have not got my offer (which strongly feel is likely after Edexcel pure maths paper 2) what could i do? I won’t even know whether i need to book it

@user-vh3zm7yf5j 5 жыл бұрын

The final test date for the UCAT is mid September so you could just book one for after results day (mid August)

@troycooley123 5 жыл бұрын

@@user-vh3zm7yf5j I got the dates wrong yeah, thanks