MEDICINE PERSONAL STATEMENT (Oxford) | reading my personal statement, tips, mistakes
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- Опубліковано 5 чер 2024
- In this video, I read out my personal statement for medical school which resulted in a successful Oxford Medicine application. In the second half of this video, I also comment on each paragraph and what I think I could have done better, with some tips for Medicine / Oxford applicants.
Having done many personal statement reviews over the past two years, I can now look back on my old personal statement with a much more critical eye, through which I can see many flaws and mistakes. Please be aware that this is NOT the perfect personal statement (far from it) and don’t assume that you can get an interview invitation just by writing a similar personal statement. Personally, I think the other aspects of my application (academic grades, BMAT, other achievements, etc) helped me a lot more!
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WHO AM I?
I am a medical student at Oxford University, coming all the way from Singapore (international student)! I will be using this channel to document my journey (with vlogs like this) and share simple tips and advice for aspiring medics and aspiring Oxbridge students :) Hopefully this will give you some insight into what it’s like to be a student at Oxford, especially in such challenging times.
Feel free to contact me via my blog: www.medicinspires.com/
its probably the best personal state i have ever read
Thank you so much for your insight.Please do a video talking about scholarships for International applicants.
Hi, can you make a video on how you balance ur time, cope with stress and overcome burnouts?
PS, I'm from Sg too and your videos really inspire me, keep it up!
perfect timing thank you so much!!
That was solid ! The video was helpful for me as I apply to dental school because I find similarities in the drive and training required to be a good healthcare professional.
I'm glad you found it helpful! All the best for your applications! :)
Plz make a video about What to pack before getting to oxford as an international student
You are so awesome ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️. You are my inspiration..... 😇
I love your videos 💕
I really enjoy this video since I can learn more about the structure and content of an eye-catching and high-quality personal statement. Thanks for sharing!
I am a Chinese A Level student applying for UK universities in Computer Science soon, so this video will help me to write a better personal statement.
Thank you for the kind comment and all the best for your applications!
the best personal statement!
I had read your personal statement before but listening to you read it felt way different:) I had this question for you what is the difference between personal statement and statement of purpose do you have any idea??
I think they refer to similar things - basically an admissions or application essay, just that UK schools call it a personal statement. The requirements and length may also be a bit different depending on which school / country you're applying to.
@@ZQmedicinspires ohh, thanks for the reply 😄
In my opinion personal statement should be something you should keep to yourself because it's private and confidential. You work hard for it. Once it goes viral, it is easy for others to copy your statement. I found that you have many advanced vocabularies which I think is the one component that captures the admission to interview you. Congratulations on being accepted! Good Luck!!
That's quite true! I hesitated for a long time before sharing it online, and only because I've seen others do the same, just as an example for students who are stuck or have never written a personal statement before. More as an idea of how to structure the personal statement and fit it into 4000 characters. In my video, I think I mentioned that viewers shouldn't copy my personal statement (I can't remember if I actually said that), and UCAS checks for plagiarism too. Looking back, I think my personal statement isn't the best and there's much room for improvement. Nevertheless, thanks for your kind comment and well wishes!
Hi, I was just wondering what getting a “special diploma” from the University of Oxford means. Is it the same as getting a College Degree and is it enough for someone to get a Master’s at Wharton University?
Bbm! Hahha lez go! Sana masagot to.
I have question . Is it necessary to write yr name while starting to write personal statement??
Hey, do you think mentioning a personal story would fit into the concept of the personal statement?
(preparing for 2023 entry)
Yes, that's possible if it's relevant, for example if it shaped or influenced your desire to pursue medicine (or another subject if you're applying for something else). We usually mention this in the introduction if it was an impactful personal experience.
Hi when do we should take BMAT as oxford accept in different time compared to other please tell ys
Yep Oxford only accepts the October/November BMAT (usually late Oct or early Nov).
Hello madam, I am a high school student from Iraq and my high school diploma is not recognized in Britain. Please explain to me, do I have to do a preparatory year before applying to the university or after accepting the test because it is strange that I study a year and then fail to enter the university and I am sorry for the inconvenience
Hi I'm not very sure about the academic qualifications for your country, but if it's not recognised by UK universities, you may have to take an international exam that is recognised. As far as I know, you can apply without doing a preparatory year, but if you don't have all the normal required qualifications, the preparatory year may give you a better chance at a successful application.
I have volunteered to help students in a college complete a practical in science, does that count as volunteering.
Hi Mam! can you take mock interview?
How did you fit all this in and still keep to the 4000 character word limit?
Yes this was within the 4000 character limit (usually about 5-7 body paragraphs, but also depending on the length of your paragraphs)
hi there
did you also apply for the NUS medicine course back in your home country?
Yes I also applied to medical schools in Singapore (NUS and NTU)
@@ZQmedicinspires so did you get accepted there as well?
@@vaishalishahi7736 only NTU
Hi
I wanna to ask about bmat exam....
Right now this year I'm in 12th standard so I should apply it now or after completing my 12th means next year in 2023??
Please suggest me which year I should apply for the exam
Hi, I'm not entirely sure which grade that corresponds to in the UK. Most people apply in their final year of school before university. So if in October you will be in your final year, then yes you should take the BMAT.
Does Oxford offer Pharmacy
I had a question: if one is fortunate enough to become a doctor from Oxford, can they still return to their own country and practice there? Or do they need any degree? I am from Bangladesh. So I hope to know the answer with respect to Bangladesh.
I am only familiar with the system in my own country, which has a "list of overseas medical schools with registrable basic medical qualifications" determined by the Singapore Medical Council. I believe there should be a similar list for your country, perhaps the Bangladesh Medical & Dental Council (from what I can find by searching online)? You should be able to return to your own country to practice, but may need to undergo additional training / take certain tests or exams, depending on the specific requirements for medical registration in your country.
hi do u not review personal statements anymore , since I checked ur website and it says u are no more accepting
Hi I'm still accepting personal statements for review here (2022 entry): www.medicinspires.com/medicine-personal-statement-review-2022-entry/
@@ZQmedicinspires btw i wanted to ask you when u did your exams what board did you like edexcel and what month
oct?nv or may ]
@@tuleenbadran4477 Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level (October-December, but most papers were in November)
How can I connect with you for a personal review?
Email or any social media.
Sorry I'm not doing personal reviews at the moment. All the best!
Is work exp necessary?
It's not strictly necessary but almost all applicants would have some form of work experience, especially for UK medical schools. If you don't have any work experience, you will probably be at a disadvantage compared to everyone else. If getting work experience at a hospital is difficult, I'd suggest volunteering / part-time work in hospitals or healthcare-related settings.
@@ZQmedicinspires I did the BSMS work experience course, is it okay?
@@sayanikasaha7660 I assume you're referring to the BSMS online work experience? I know that many students have done it, especially during the pandemic. I'm not sure if they're available now, but if you still have time before applying, I'd recommend trying to get some in-person work experience too, since they tend to be more immersive. If you wish to stand out with only the BSMS work experience (which many people have done as well), you'd have to write about your learning and reflections in a unique and insightful way.
@@ZQmedicinspires actually in my city they don't allow high school students in the hospitals
@@sayanikasaha7660 In that case, I'd recommend volunteering in a medical or healthcare-related setting (for example, I volunteered at a hospice). If that's also not possible, it's always good to make the most of whatever experiences and opportunities you have. All the best!
Why u upload videos so late i wait everyday for your new video
Plzz upload fast....