How I Got Into UCL Medical School l Journey into Medicine I The Junior Doctor

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Giving advice as a 27 year old graduate junior doctor who went to UCL medical school.
I applied to medical school 3 times before being offered a place. In this video I share my journey into medical school and given you tips & tricks into securing a place in medicine for yourself
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👩🏻‍⚕️ I am a junior doctor working in a North London hospital.
🏫 I completed medical school at UCL following my degree in Biomedical Science
👧🏻 I went into GP training following the completion of my foundation years in London
🕗 I took time out of working as a doctor between 2020-2021 whilst on maternity leave with my daughter Ella
🇬🇧 I am UK born but Turkish by background 🇹🇷
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@bumblebeewwe 7 жыл бұрын

Love the content, and you've given me even more motivation!!

@DrEzgiOzcan 7 жыл бұрын

BUMBLE BEE so happy to hear that ☺️ good luck!!!

@pwincezzetz 6 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I needed to see!!!! Congratulations& thank you.

@DrEzgiOzcan 6 жыл бұрын

Steph x thank youuuu 😊😊😊

@yjang8183 6 жыл бұрын

this is the most inspirational and motivational video I've ever seen

@DrEzgiOzcan 6 жыл бұрын

That is the nicest comment 😊 thank you! Hope it’s been helpful x

@marianasena4240 5 жыл бұрын

This gives me life.. Thank you for the inspiration and motivation

@DrEzgiOzcan 5 жыл бұрын

Awh thanks Mariana 😊😊😊

@DrErwinKwun 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, it's important applicants understand that rejection is not failure. Every successful person has been rejected in their life. Rejection is an opportunity for learning and a preparation for success.

@DrEzgiOzcan 4 жыл бұрын

precisely :) I guess its easier to see it in hindsight but harder when you're going through the rejection

@sameepthakuri9550 6 жыл бұрын

I missed my Ucl offer by 3 Marks and the rejection hit me hard. I can totally relate to the part where you spoke about the embarrassment about everyone knowing and constantly asking ...which just makes it worse

@DrEzgiOzcan 6 жыл бұрын

Hey. It’s really hard I know. But especially situations like yours makes you think there was a reason why. And later on you may be glad you missed the offer, as something better came your way.

@leelakrishan7453 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are really helpful and good ,you deserve to have at least 1 million subscriber ,after taking admission in general medicine i never seen back and never think about past i only think about my future and study study and only study ,it doesn’t matter for me that from where i am getting knowledge i learn from google (wiki),books ,ppts, photos,i learn from everywhere and now i am in third year of my medical school

@proceedingg3502 5 жыл бұрын

you're such an inspiration!

@DrEzgiOzcan 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@ShazWag 5 жыл бұрын

My daughter exactly the same as you at doing medicine as a graduate. She also did Biomedical science first. You're very similar in so many ways, including personality, expressions, and outlook. She's currently in the library revising for her finals and thinking about changing her FY1 choices (again).

@yangrocky842 5 жыл бұрын

Really a good story. Thank you. I've been transferring from computer science to med now. It has been nearly 10 years since I decided to go to do neuroscience. Sadly I didn't quite realise it was med/bio thing and failed in my module exams. I'm now applying for phd studentships in labs in top institutions but has no faith to get an offer (cannot find positions for international students in other unis) . How I wish I had another chance, but life is indeed not always what you want.

@DrEzgiOzcan 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Yang! Thanks for your comment. Success starts with having faith! You need to believe in your abilities for people to see the same. Plus you won’t lose anything by not succeeding in your application. Life does whatever it wants to you anyway. Although we may think, so we don’t actually have that much control. Good luck with everything 💛

@akumar7366 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video thanks.

@DrEzgiOzcan 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

@inayatkhan9442 5 жыл бұрын

I am reapplying next year. I hope this time I make it to Medicine.. You really inspired me...Thank u

@DrEzgiOzcan 5 жыл бұрын

Really glad to hear, best of luck!! do please let me know how it all goes, and remember not getting a place in medical school is not a failure and there may be lots of plans for you in life that you're not yet aware of :)

@mariyahrazaq998 6 жыл бұрын

Second time watching it because it gives me motivation I feel youuuu!

@DrEzgiOzcan 6 жыл бұрын

Good! I’m really glad it’s motivating 😊 are you applying to Med school?

@mariyahrazaq998 6 жыл бұрын

The Junior Doctor no am not lol am a social worker but I keep failing my driving and you have given me hope and motivation to never stop trying! So thankyou😍😍😍🖤

@DrEzgiOzcan 6 жыл бұрын

Awh I’m glad my little chat is motivating you. I failed my driving test too. And it makes the subsequent tests even more scary. But it’s half luck and half confidence. Stick with it ❤️

@mariyahrazaq998 6 жыл бұрын

The Junior Doctor 🖤🖤🖤😘😘 keep the videos coming your really inspiring 💙 and thankyou 😍

@markomeara2524 6 жыл бұрын

Well done, I'm somewhat fascinated by medicine and how the body works. Keep up the fantastic you are so passionate about being a doctor. Congratulations

@DrEzgiOzcan 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark!! Really appreciate your lovely comment. Are you applying to medicine also??

@markomeara2524 6 жыл бұрын

@@DrEzgiOzcan , Thanks for the reply. I think I'm going down the psychology/psychotherapy route starting next year. Really enjoy watching your videos medicine seems so interesting.

@DrEzgiOzcan 5 жыл бұрын

amazing! do everything you enjoy, there is plenty of time for medicine :) thank you!! medicine is interesting, can get quite tiring, but good colleagues make all the difference

@gayathrikumari2282 Жыл бұрын

Your amazing. Such an inspiration. Lots of love from India

@DrEzgiOzcan Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@akumar7366 3 жыл бұрын

Great journey well done ✅

@DrEzgiOzcan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@flaviacaradonna2489 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for sharing your story with us, it was inspiring! I was wondering if you can give me some advices... I'm a 24 year old Medicine student in Italy and in May I'm going to apply for Erasmus+ traineeship project for abroad traineeship. In this project I have to find by myself the hosting university hospital and I would really like to do it in the UCL Medical School but I'm not sure if they do those kind of traineeships in UCL and who I should write to... in fact I'm not really sure even what I should ask for because I have no idea of how it works there. As you can see I'm a little bit confused, do you know how does it works or can you give me any advice about how I should approach to this? Any information would be really appreciated! Thank you very much for any answer :)

@willhowe1283 6 жыл бұрын

eye opening stuff for me. If my UKCAT doesn't go too well next week it is not the end of the world. Like you said if it is meant to happen it will happen and I'm now seriously considering a year out and graduate entry!

@DrEzgiOzcan 6 жыл бұрын

Gareth Tomkins when you're applying and going through the stress it feels like it's the most important thing ever. But let things flow and you'll end up being happy as long as you persist in what you believe

@Zinnie00 6 жыл бұрын

This is a lovely video ! Big congratulations ! I just wanted to ask when the right time to apply is ? Do you apply the year before you graduate your the year after graduation so in other words can you apply before actually sitting your final exams or do you wait till you have fully graduated ? God bless you

@DrEzgiOzcan 6 жыл бұрын

Adaeze101 thank you! 😊 so you apply at the beginning of your last year. Meaning you'll attend interviews whilst preparing for your final exams. This way you get a place in time for graduation.

@Zinnie00 6 жыл бұрын

The Junior Doctor thank you so much !

@nosvemosjess.mp4 7 жыл бұрын

I'm applying to UCL this year for medicine and it was so comforting to hear you talk about how you dealt with things even though they didn't go your way!! Just a couple of questions, how come you were so set on UCL in particular compared to Imperial or KCL?? Oooo and do you have any tips for section 3 of the BMAT?

@DrEzgiOzcan 7 жыл бұрын

jaaass2809 hi 😊 yes most of the time nothing goes to plan so don't give up! Some of the reasons for UCL were because I was already there for undergraduate, I liked the hospitals they had working with them for the students in clinical years, location was important. And just the general attitude of the university for example it's the first in the U.K. To accept students regardless of sex and race so it feels great to be part such a university 😊 regarding the BMAT I've just made a video on it, but essentially got the BMAT book with lots of essay examples to prepare. Hope that helps! ☺️

@shehzoreadil8359 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Im starting at UCL this year and did quite well in section 3 BMAT, I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have drop me a message shehztadil@gmail.com

@nosvemosjess.mp4 7 жыл бұрын

Shehzore Adil I've dropped you an email!

@flaviacaradonna2489 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for sharing your story with us, it was inspiring! I was wondering if you can give me some advices... I study Medicine in Italy and in May I'm going to apply to the Erasmus+ traineeship project for abroad traineeship. In this project I have to find by myself the hosting university hospital and I would like to do it in the UCL Medical School but I'm not sure if they do those kind of traineeships and who I should write to, and asking what.! As you can see I'm a little bit confused, do you know how does it works or can you give me any advice on how to move in this? Thank you very much for any answer :)

@anjalitaak7260 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is an extremely inspiring story! I have just sat my UCAT and it has not gone well so i am trying to be optimistic for the BMAT in November, i was just wondering, you mentioned for UCL you have to have a certain score for the written component in the BMAT, but i can't seem to find this information on the UCL website, what was the score you had to achieve?

@DrEzgiOzcan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 the BMAT cutoff was on their website when I was applying years ago. They may have changed their policy. You can always call the admissions tutor and ask ❤️

@anjalitaak7260 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks will do so. 😁

@MR-cd6wb 3 жыл бұрын

@@anjalitaak7260 hey, what did u find out?

@JudeRedling 2 жыл бұрын

You have a very interesting story

@user-xl9fx9ue6y 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much for this video! I want to apply to study medicine this year and you've made me feel less worried about applying, so thanks a lot! You mentioned that at UCL they ask you questions about your essay from the BMAT but my worry is that under the pressure of the exam, I will end up writing things that I do not agree with later on, but just seem like a good argument, and whether I will be questioned on why I had made these claims. Also, do you have any specific tips for interviews at UCL? Thanks again! :)

@user-xl9fx9ue6y 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the reply! I had questions about the interview(s) and the personal statement, so I will be sure to email you!

@leelakrishan7453 3 жыл бұрын

One of my friend is living in southampton and happily he have PR also

@paolababy33 6 жыл бұрын

I'm 20 years old and after high school, I took a gap year to travel. Then I went into my first year of college and ended up withdrawing because I was not interested in my major. Now I'm going back to school this fall, as a pre med and nobody in my family supports me. They keep telling me to be a nurse, because the road to medical school is a long/hard one. I really want to be a doctor, I'm just scared now since my family keeps putting me down for it.

@DrEzgiOzcan 6 жыл бұрын

Paola C I can do relate to it! When I told my family members I would be studying for 5 years they all told me to just become a teacher or kept making me doubt if it's what I really wanted. But now at the end of it all they're really proud and even boast about my achievements. And I'm doing the job I love! So if deep down you really want to do it then be brave and go for it! 😊

@jenny8090 6 жыл бұрын

Hey girl , i do have something that concerns me and would like to get advuce from you. I wasn't studying enough at igcse and just got Bs in sciences and i want to go study medicine at ucl. Do they care about my igcses or is it just the a levels they are concerned about? Btw i have biology chemistry and law (hate maths) and i know that they do appreciate critical thinking subjects so am i on the right track or is this dream already done? Thanks in advance :)

@DrEzgiOzcan 6 жыл бұрын

Hi 😊☺️ so usually a levels are more important but some universities want you to have certain grades for gcse. I'm not 100% about the requirements but you'll find all the information here www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-school/study/undergraduate/mbbs-admissions/entry-requirements/entry-reqs-2018.pdf Let me know how you get on x

@jenny8090 6 жыл бұрын

The Junior Doctor thankyou so much for replying still in the 6th form will be sitting my a levels next year (and maybe I'll resiti chem igcse) and lets see how that will go!! Good luck with whatever you do:D

@zainabawais_ 2 жыл бұрын

@@jenny8090 how did it go??

@nitinanand7974 4 жыл бұрын

Our GREAT MASTER BLASTER cricketer SACHIN TENDULKAR daughter Sara Tendulkar is also studying medicine in UCL London.

@osmanhosgor8927 4 жыл бұрын

I know im late but could i ask how many igcse's did you take? Because i have only taken 7 and my school is saying i wont be accepted to med school (i got 1 B and the rest are 9s)

@DrEzgiOzcan 4 жыл бұрын

I’m really not 100% about this. The best way to find out is to have a look at the admission criteria page on medical schools webpage. There they will go into the exacts of what they would like in terms of igsce

@clydeying3283 3 жыл бұрын

Im a Chinese student and it’s my last year of IGCSE, I’m going to UK this September for my a level. Becoming a doctors has always being my dream, but I don’t k how could I get more opportunities to being involved into so many job internship. Is there any tips for me to get a head start to apply for UCL?

@DrEzgiOzcan 3 жыл бұрын

do you mean in terms of work experience for applying to medical school?

@notyosidechic5051 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, my gcses got cancelled and i got passes instead. i wanted to ask, would that ruin my chances in getting into medicine even if i get really good a levels?

@starr2870 3 жыл бұрын

universities rarely check gcses… a levels are the most important

@hikmatkhankhan9293 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your story with us and it was very lovely video. I m from Afghanistan and I’m in 11 grade and I want to study medical. In Afghanistan there is no course of medical perpetration and I want to study in London so I thought you can help me

@DrEzgiOzcan 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Hikmat. That’s great that you want to study medicine. How would you like my help?

@hikmatkhankhan9293 5 жыл бұрын

I want you to give me some tips to what to do first

@DrEzgiOzcan 5 жыл бұрын

It’s difficult to do that over KZfaq. I have a lot of videos about the process of applying, have you checked them out ?

@gogoyo3256 6 жыл бұрын

YOUR SO PRETTY WOW

@DrEzgiOzcan 6 жыл бұрын

Awh thank you :)

@Amii-dw7jd 4 жыл бұрын

Is it really possible to apply during your 2nd year of biomed?? I thought you would have to finish the biomed degree. How come you had a degree after 2 years? Isn't it 3 years biomed?

@DrEzgiOzcan 4 жыл бұрын

You apply for medicine in your final year of your degree. I did a 3 year degree and applied in the third year

@justforthelolz1 5 жыл бұрын

great video! a very similar story to my medical career path. One question would be how did you fund medicine as a second undergraduate degree?

@DrEzgiOzcan 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Bex :) I worked during my summer holidays to save money. I stayed at home which saved me rent and used my maintenance loan to pay for my tuition. I just about made it through. Also the NHS pays for your final year of Med school which helps too

@diyarimohamed 3 жыл бұрын

I think i found the on i can ask my questions. I would be most grateful if you could answer my questions. I’m study MBChB as an integrated system at university of Sulaimani School of Medicine, i’d like to continue or resume my studying at UK, would you be so kind as to show me the way or procedure to registration there . Thank you for your motivational words

@DrEzgiOzcan 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Deyari, unfortunately this isnt something i know much about. it would be useful to call up the admission tutors of medical schools and ask them directly

@diyarimohamed 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you at all wish you all the best you are amazing 👏

@tomboygirlism 5 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! How did you manage financially with the loans and everything because I was thinking of doing Graduate medicine but the only thing is is that by the end of it I’m going to be in over £100k of debt and kinda wanted to be able to settle down and buy a house after med school 😅

@DrEzgiOzcan 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Debra. It’s a question I get all the time. I took out maintenance loans to cover my tuition and worked during the summer holidays to make ends meet. I was eligible for a grant from my university which also helped. The amount of debt you have at the end of your degree doesn’t change the monthly payments you’ll be making so don’t worry about that side of things :)

@hikmetkaraca8361 6 жыл бұрын

Congrats

@DrEzgiOzcan 6 жыл бұрын

+hikmet karaca thank you ☺️

@lanarose1168 6 жыл бұрын

What were your gcse grades? Very helpful video x

@DrEzgiOzcan 6 жыл бұрын

+Lana Rose hi Lana. If I remember correctly (it's been 10 years! ) I had an A* for science A for maths and B for English

@AhmedFC152 5 жыл бұрын

Can you still apply for a London medical school with 4 A stars , 2 A’s and 5 Bs as I am unsure and you definitely have more experience than me .

@DrEzgiOzcan 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Ahamed. It’s been a while since I applied for the undergraduate so I wouldn’t know. It’s best to look at the admission page of the university you want to apply for :)

@AhmedFC152 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏.

@sajidhasanzada6928 5 жыл бұрын

New subscriber

@DrEzgiOzcan 5 жыл бұрын

Hiii!! Welcome to the club ☺️

@inactivity877 3 жыл бұрын

Is it needed to right both bmat and ucat?

@DrEzgiOzcan 3 жыл бұрын

Different medical schools will require different entrance exams. They’ll ask for either the bmat or ucat

@inactivity877 3 жыл бұрын

@@DrEzgiOzcan Okay. Thank you so much for replying 💕

@jamesshek4441 2 жыл бұрын

What did you get a levels?

@DrEzgiOzcan 2 жыл бұрын

Maths - A, Biology - A, Chemistry B and psychology C

@sabahnaeem4032 5 жыл бұрын

What did you get for your undergraduate degree??

@DrEzgiOzcan 5 жыл бұрын

A 1st 😊

@movietake2954 6 жыл бұрын

What a levels did u do?

@DrEzgiOzcan 6 жыл бұрын

MovieTake2 I did biology maths chemistry and psychology

@starr2870 3 жыл бұрын

@@DrEzgiOzcan can i do sociology as a third subject ??

@xXAnni3LuvsYhuXx 6 жыл бұрын

How did you finance your medical school degree?

@DrEzgiOzcan 6 жыл бұрын

I worked during the summer, was eligible for a bursary and took out loans every year. The last year of a medical degree gets paid for by the NHS

@somiashehzad7086 7 жыл бұрын

How did you prepare for the UKCAT? X

@DrEzgiOzcan 7 жыл бұрын

B Shah i have a whole video on it 😊 you can check out my latest upload x

@neala3453 5 жыл бұрын

I'm 14, someone tell me I don't need to be worrying about which courses to take in university...

@DrEzgiOzcan 5 жыл бұрын

Do you mean to do graduate entry medicine?