Get into Med: first steps to becoming a doctor!

About this Event

Medical school admission is becoming an increasingly difficult task.

As more students become aware of the exciting career prospects of a medical practitioner, medical school competitiveness becomes stronger and stronger.

To obtain the ever-elusive medical school place, students must be well-informed of their personal, philosophical and professional reasons for pursuing medicine.

Get into Med: First Steps to Becoming a Doctor will deep-dive into the world of medical school admissions. Presented by current medical students, the 2 hour program entails:

Answering the question: do you really want to be a doctor? We’ll do a full-body CT scan of the rationale, motivations and reasoning of why people decide to study and practice medicine, and look beyond the media and societal representations.

We’ll dissect the Medical Council of New Zealand’s requirements for medical schools, and give you a sneak peek at the curriculum so you know what you’ll be studying.

Understanding the 3 major admissions parameters used in medical schools in New Zealand is critical for entry. We’ll prescribe the strategies for optimising:

• Entrance exams (UCAT vs UMAT)
• Academic performance thresholds for high school or uni
• Medical interviews.
• How do you get there?

We’ll stitch together tips and tricks to avoid the medical school offer slump, including ways to make you stand out from the crowd.

This event is for the whole family, and we encourage you to invite your friends who are interested in medical school too!

Date: 7th April 2019
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Merivale Lane Theatre

Cost: FREE - don’t forget to register!

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