Hey !😊 a question for Imaan I am a boxer and a soccer player .. and I do achieve good marks . My question is how do I get a sports scholarship in the US or even an academics scholarship
Hi! Our sincere apologies for the delayed response. With regards to obtaining a sports scholarship in the US, the requirements differ between the different sports. As Imaan’s sport was tennis, the process is quite different to what it would be for soccer or boxing, in your case. She recommends going onto the websites of the different universities you are interested in and considering applying to in the States, and looking for their respective requirements regarding sports or academic scholarships! We hope this helps!
Hi there, hope the festive season is treating the society well! Just want to know from Caitlyn specifically, I am going into my 3rd year in my BSc Biological Science degree, and I intend to major in micro and physiology. I did pretty torrid in 2nd year this year (61% average) and I calculated that I need 90% in 3rd year to get a 75% average across the two years, which is apparently more or less where I need according to some friends. Now while I trust God, I don't trust myself to exactly get a 90% in 3rd year, so I am having to consider honours as well. I just wanted to know if it would be advisable to do my honours in micro or physiology, because its starting to look like that's what I will need. Also, about the average across the two years, what is the range of averages that tend to get the job done to get into the GEMP and honours programmes respectively?
Hi Shawn, We hope you're having a great start to the new year! 1) Regarding your Honours Major: - Caitlyn advises that you should choose your major in a manner that reflects your interests & what you feel you could pursue *if* medicine didn't work out (for Caitlyn, this was clinical microbiology). You can also consider which major/field would be more beneficial in terms of career opportunities. In other words, it's all about considering what leaves the most doors open and in keeping with your interests! - Take note that your choice of major doesn't really affect your chances of getting into GEMP. For example, neither microbiology or physiology will give you a 'better chance' over the other. In the end, your marks in the program you end up completing is what will matter when you apply! 2) Regarding the Averages: - Caitlyn advises, like you mentioned in your comment, that you aim for at least 75% across your last two years of study (the two up until when you apply). In your case with an honours degree, we would therefore encourage you to achieve that minimum 75% or above average between your 3rd year of undergrad & your honours degree. - The 'range' of averages which will get you into GEMP does vary between years, reason being that one year's cohort might be higher-performing than another year which will raise the standard expected of applicants who will be accepted. We hope the above has helped answer your questions. We wish you all the best for the new academic year!
Hi Jayden, As long as you meet the minimum requirements stipulated on the website, even if you do/did a general BSc, you will be able to apply for GEMP. You can find the minimum requirements here: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/ We hope this helps!
@@ms_ramanala7076 Good morning, We hope this finds you well! The outline for the Wapt can be found on the university website: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/ You can also join The AMP’ed for the WAPT telegram group where fellow students share resources: t.me/+xVgtXS3knH41Y2M0 We hope this helps. Regards, Wits Students’ Physician Society
Hi guys thank you for the video, I would like to know what happens after getting the feedback of your WAPT test (financially what are the expenses that one need to cover besides the application fee and the test fee)...I just want to know from a financial stand point. Your assistance will be highly appreciated.
Hi Kaisano, With regards to the expenses, there are the application & WAPT test fees as you mentioned. Beyond that, the only other fees are the registration (first fee) payment and tuition fees for the first year of GEMP, if you are accepted. We hope this answers your question!
So I'm enrolled under Bsc,i did biology,physics and chemistry at my first year but i had to drop biology on my 3rd year. Major in physics and chemistry, would that reduce my chances of making it in!?
Good day, Based on the university GEMP science requirements only first year biology, physics and chemistry are required. Thus having completed those three modules in first year you have met these requirements. Once all minimum requirements are met your chances of getting in are dependent on your Academic rating (your average mark across your final two years of study) as well as passing The WAPT exam. For a more detailed outline of the GEMP pre-requisites please visit the university website: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/ You can also watch our follow up GEMP video should you need any further information: ua-cam.com/video/JoRAkQDLPCM/v-deo.htmlsi=5Nq-WQ3uyZLjUamc However, we are only students so please feel free to contact the Health Science Faculty to verify all information or to submit further queries. Ms. Lephuthing would be the GEMP contact person ( tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za) We hope that this helps:) Kind regards, The Wits Students’ Physician Society
Hi, We hope you are doing well! The entry requirements only require you to have either achieved 60% for mathematics at high school/matric level. If you did not do matric mathematics, a full first year mathematics course at university level would be required. If you do not meet these requirements you can consider doing the Mathematics course through Wits Plus or another tertiary insititute. For a more detailed outline of the GEMP pre-requisites and mathematics requirements please visit the university website: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/ You can also watch our follow up GEMP video should you need any further information on GEMP: ua-cam.com/video/JoRAkQDLPCM/v-deo.htmlsi=5Nq-WQ3uyZLjUamc However, we are only students so please feel free to contact the Health Science Faculty to verify all information or to submit further queries. Ms. Lephuthing would be the GEMP contact person ( tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za) We hope that this helps:) Kind regards, The Wits Students’ Physician Society
Hi! You should be eligible for GEMP if you complete a BHSc in Biokinetics, as long as you have met the minimum requirements which you can find here: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/ We hope this helps!
Hi Mapula! Just as a disclaimer: we are also students so please fact-check everything on the WITS website (www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/). You can also contact the faculty officer, Ms Lephuthing at tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za (+27 011-717-2029). Your application takes the average mark of your last two years of study. For example; if you did a three year BSc degree and one year honours degree; the average of your honours and final year BSc mark will be used. This does depend on the various combinations of degrees that applicants may have completed. We hope this answers your question. But do please feel free to contact Ms Lephuthing if you have any other queries or would like more details on the requirements for entry into GEMP!
Good Day, Kindly bear in mind that we are only students at the university and might not be able to provide detailed information about the process. That being said; our understanding is that you need not have taken Physical Science at high school; but rather biology, chemistry & biology at university level instead. For mathematics, you could either have taken it at high school OR at university to meet the minimum requirements. This is a very short summary of the minimum requirements. We strongly recommend going to the Wits website for more extensive detail on these requirements for entry into GEMP: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/ You can also contact the Health Sciences Faculty to verify all information or query things you are unsure about, as they might be able to help you more. The contact person for GEMP is Ms Lephuthing (tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za) We hope this helps! Kind Regards,
I'm a first year BSc biology student and want to apply to the GEMP programme. When do you suggest one should apply for the program, like in 2nd or 3rd year?
Hi Keah, To the best of our knowledge, you should apply for GEMP in your last year of study (so in the case of a BSc, in your third year), so that you are applying to enter the program the following year. We hope this helps!
Please check the Wits website for full details on the minimum requirements for entry into GEMP at: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/ Some of the possible degree options at Wits includes BHSc (Bachelor of Health Sciences) Biokinetics or Biomedical Sciences and BSc (Bachelor of Science); however this is *not* an exhaustive list. You can contact Wits to enquire more about your different options. We hope this helps!
I did physiology and anatomy( distinctions for both) in my 2nd year pharmacy degree, I'm planning to bridge through the GEMP, do I stand a chance to be exempted the physiology and anatomy parts although i didn't do molecular medicine? I'm doing my degree at wits already.
Good afternoon, It is possible to be exempt specifically from the physiology and anatomy component of the WAPT. You will therefore only be obligated to write the Molecular Medicine component of the exam. However, we are only students so please contact the Health Science Faculty to verify that your anatomy and physiology course would qualify for WAPT exemption. Ms. Lephuthing would be the GEMP contact person. (tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za) We hope that this helps:) Kind regards, The Wits Students’ Physician Society
Hello ladies. My question is can I write the GEMP to get into a different university like UP which offers Bachelor of Dental Surgery( not offered at WITS), or is the GEMP WITS exclusive?
Hi! A question for Imaan: I’m doing an undergrad in the uk, and was just wondering how you found out that wits would accept your us degree? Is there a specific email/contact that you contacted ? Thanks!
Hi, We hope you are doing well! A detailed outline on the GEMP pre-requisites can be found on the university website: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/ You can also further follow Imaan’s story in our follow up GEMP video: ua-cam.com/video/JoRAkQDLPCM/v-deo.htmlsi=5Nq-WQ3uyZLjUamc Further specific queries. Ms. Lephuthing would be the GEMP contact person (tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za) We hope that this helps:) Kind regards, The Wits Students’ Physician Society
Hi Ayanda, We are not aware of a specific timeline or date for when they send out the invite. Generally speaking, the invite is usually sent out not too long after the deadline for GEMP applications close (usually in June); in other words, somewhat late in the year. Therefore, it is recommended that you start studying for the WAPT as soon as possible (you don't have to wait for the invite), *if you are certain that you have met the minimum requirements* (as stated on the Wits website's GEMP page). That way, you don't leave any preparation until the last minute. We hope this answers your question!
Hi Nomaswazi, Yes, you are definitely able to be admitted into GEMP if you qualified at another university. Kiara and Imaan, both in this video, obtained their undergraduate degrees from a university in the US and University of Pretoria, respectively. We hope this answers your question!
Hey Ladies I have bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy but I did not do maths and physics at university level, what are the chances that I might get admitted?
Hi Bandile, The mathematics minimum requirement can be met if you achieved >60% in high school. You can find detailed information on the minimum requirements here: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/ If you didn't take physics at university level, you can meet this minimum requirement by completing it as a part-time course through WitsPlus. You can find more information here: www.wits.ac.za/part-time/gemp-part-time-courses/ We hope this answers your question!
Hi Ayanda, Unfortunately, we are not very familiar with undergraduate degrees from private colleges such as Boston City Campus and how they qualify for consideration for entry into GEMP, as we are only students ourselves. We strongly encourage that you reach out to faculty in the new year for guidance. You can reach out to the GEMP contact person Ms Lephuthing at: tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za All the best for the new year!
@@wits_physician_soc Thank you so much guys really appreciate your help as well as the video you guys have made. Hopefully I can come back and tell you guys it went well for future students
Hi Menzi, You will be considered for GEMP as long as you meet the minimum requirements stipulated on the Wits website, which you can find here: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/ We hope this answers your question!
hey guys, So i just completed my first year in bcom accounting and i wanted to get information with regards to the wits plus prerequisite part time course for the 3 components. it is recommended that the program be done over 2 years. Does this mean i need to apply for the part time programme during my second year before applying for Gemp in the third year?
Hi Lufuno, Bear in mind that none of us have completed the WitsPlus part-time courses for GEMP so we are not very familiar therewith. Based on the understanding that these part-time courses are undertaken over two years and if you apply next year, you would only be able to *start* the courses in 2024 in your 3rd year (as applications to study in 2023 closed in September of this year as per the website). But you are correct in that you would have have to apply for GEMP the year before (however, this might not be your 3rd year if you are only able to *start* the part-time courses then). However, we recommend reaching out to the contact person for the WitsPlus GEMP part-time courses in the new year to discuss the timeline for your completion of these courses alongside your BCom degree. We hope we've helped. All the best for the new year!
Hi Rita, GEMP is the programme through which one completes and qualifies with an MBBCh (medicine) degree, by gaining entrance into 3rd year and completing years 3-6. Sports medicine is its own undergraduate qualification which you apply for separately (it has no relation to the GEMP programme which is strictly for medicine). We hope this answers your question!
Good Afternoon, To our knowledge, applicants are eligible to write the WAPT as long as they fulfil the minimum requirements for entry into GEMP. These requirements are detailed on the Wits website (www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/) but include requirements for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and English. We are unfortunately not very familiar with the Wits BNurs curriculum. However, we recommend contacting the faculty's contact person for GEMP, Ms Lephuthing (tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za) who might be able to provide you with more detail. We hope this helps!
Hi Inga, If you didn't take biology at university level, you can meet this minimum requirement by completing it as a part-time course through WitsPlus. You can find more information here: www.wits.ac.za/part-time/gemp-part-time-courses/ We hope this helps!
@@ingamhlekwa3724 You would need to complete the biology course part-time through WitsPlus *before* applying to GEMP. The reason being that completing a biology course is required in order to meet the minimum requirements and be eligible to apply for the GEMP program.
can you advice me? i am studying bachelor of science in physics and on the wits website it says that 50% for first year university degree level physics(half course) what do they mean when they are say half course? does it mean i can get enrolled half way during my undergraduate degree for GEMP?
Hi Dimpho, A half course refers to a course which you only take for half of the year (i.e., one semester), instead of both semesters. We hope this answers your question!
Hi Aisha, There isn't a defined list of undergraduate degrees that qualifies you for the GEMP program. Generally speaking, you will be considered eligible if you satisfy the minimum requirements as stated on the Wits website which you can find here: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/ We hope this helps!
My name is Solomon from Ghana. I want to get into the Gemp program at Wits this year. As a foreign student, do I stand the chance? Is there any advice you want to give me? Cos honestly, I have been told they won't give me a chance
Hi, We hope you are doing well! We are not involved with the admissions process however do know students who have entered via the GEMP program with international undegraduate degrees. Imaan obtained her undegraduate degree in the USA and entered via the GEMP program since all pre-requisites were met. A detailed outline on the GEMP pre-requisites can be found on the university website: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/ You can also further follow Imaan’s story in our follow up GEMP video: ua-cam.com/video/JoRAkQDLPCM/v-deo.htmlsi=5Nq-WQ3uyZLjUamc For further insight and clarification: Ms. Lephuthing would be the GEMP contact person (tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za) We hope that this helps:) Kind regards, The Wits Students’ Physician Society
Hi ladiiiiies, this question is mainly on what Kayla had said about joining societies where one may gain skills and all. How can one know about the workshops or go about joining the societies?
Hi Aphiwe, If you are talking about us specifically, the Wits Students' Physician Society, then you can keep up to date with all of our events and workshops on our Instagram page (@wits_physician_soc). Applications to our committee open around January or February each year, and we make all announcements regarding this on our Instagram page. If you are talking more generally, this does depend on & vary greatly between different societies at different universities. One way to follow different societies, is by following them on social media (a lot of university clubs/societies have an Instagram page). Some universities also have societies/clubs listed on their websites and/or online portal (i.e., Wits Self Service). This way, you can also keep up to date with their events, committee applications and ways of subscribing to that society. We hope this has answered your question!
Thank you so much guys Caitlyn I will also be studying biological science so id like to ask Did you apply for the 3rd year of study of medicine before or after you completed the degree?
Hi Cazlin, Caitlyn applied for GEMP during her third year (before the June deadline) & wrote the WAPT in that same year. She then reapplied in her honours year but as she had already passed the WAPT from the previous year (third YOS), she did not have to write it again. She then joined the GEMP program after completing her honours. We hope this answers your question!
Hi Sanelisiwe, We are not familiar with the curriculum of a BSc in Environmental Health. Eligibility depends on meeting the minimum requirements, which you can find here: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/ We hope this helps!
Hi Innocent, We are not particularly familiar with the curriculum of Biomedical Engineering. Eligibility for GEMP depends on meeting the minimum requirements, which you can find detailed here: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/ We advise that you look through that page to see whether you meet these requirements. We hope this helps!
Hey I did BSc biology, I have all the other modules for minimum requirements at university level except for physics. Is there a program I can enroll in for physical sciences at wits? I have a PGD in chemical pathology and planning to do my masters this year.
Hi Zinhle, Wits Plus does offer part-time courses for GEMP candidates, offering Physics, Chemistry and Biology. You can find more information & contact details here: www.wits.ac.za/part-time/gemp-part-time-courses/ We hope this helps!
Hi Mateus, Kindly clarify whose Instagram and telegram pages you are interested in. If you are talking about the society, our Instagram is @wits_physician_soc. However, we do not have a separate Telegram number/group.
@@wits_physician_soc yes the society page I meant, thank you.. You talked about the page where they share information about examinations that are written every year...
Hi guys I have a question for Kayla. So if I finish a degree in biomedical science and do well will I be exempted from writing the WAPT? So I won't have to write the test at ALL?
Hi Kaylin, As with Kayla's case, doing well in BHSc Biomedical Sciences at Wits meant she did not have to write the WAPT *at all* (none of the three components of Anatomy, Physiology and Molecular Medicine), correct. However, Kayla suggests that you contact the faculty directly to confirm the exact marks or standard of "good academic performance" that allows you to be exempt from writing the WAPT. We hope this answers your question!
Good afternoon, We hope this response finds you well! Any degree that meets the pre-requisite requirements can apply. These pre-requisites are neatly outlined in our most recent video which can be found using this link: ua-cam.com/video/b-BGQFVT6pA/v-deo.html You can also consult the website and faculty on the GEMP requirements. Website: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/ Senior Faculty Officer, Ms Tabea Lephuthing: tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za We hope this helps! Kind regards The Wits Students’ Physician Society
Hi. I would like to know if I can obtain bonus points to add to my composite index. I did a BEd and BA(Hons) Religion which gives me an average of around 72%. I am busy completing an MA,. Based on bonus points that is awarded it would boost my CI to 75%. I would like to know if i can obtain further bonus points for activities like publishing an article in a peer reviewed journal, presenting at conferences etc.
Hi Muhammad, To our knowledge, your CI score involves your grade aggregate of your last two years of study, further qualifications (in your case, the MA) & being a Wits student. We aren't sure of whether being published or having presented at conferences contributes to your CI score, but recommend that you contact Wits to enquire about this from them. You can find the relevant contact details here: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/ We hope this helps!
Good Afternoon Tenica, Once again; we are medical students ourselves and thus strongly recommend fact-checking everything with WITS and on their website (www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/). As per this website, they do mention that students who didn't take biology, chemistry or physics at university level (as these are part of the minimum requirements) such as with a BCom degree; are able to take these three subjects as part-time courses through Wits to satisfy these requirements. It might be helpful to contact the faculty to enquire more about these requirements and how you can meet them. The faculty officer is Ms Lephuthing (tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za // +27 011-717-2029). We hope this answers your question and wish you all the best!
Hi ! I have a choice to make within the next 24h and I'm completely stumped. Do you think it would be better fir me to do a Bachelor of science (general) and apply for GEMP? I feel as though I am taking too much of a risk by believing in myself here and I'm not sure it will be worth it in the end.
Hi, As fellow students ourselves, we can sympathise with the difficulty in making decisions around degree choices. However, being students oureslves also means that we are unfortunately not qualified to give that kind of advice or guidance with regards to degree choice. At the end of the day, your degree choice should ideally reflect your interests and also lead to a future career you can see yourself in, including GEMP. Getting into GEMP is an achievable feat if you put in the work and commitment during your BSc!
@@wits_physician_soc I ultimately decided to do computer science. I don't think I want to study medicine as much as I thought. I feel as though I can help people in a unique way through this field - a field I have actual genuine interest in. Thank you❤💫
@@okay10101 To be honest I am not going to sit here and tell you I magically came to terms with everything and developed a burning passion for computer science. I just registered because it was my second choice anyway. My first choice was medicine. I don't really fit in with the techy techy kids or the finance kids. I always knew this. So landing in this degree made me feel like I would now have to commit to lying to myself for the next 4 years and probably more. I remember having a mega tech phase in early highschool. I had a plan and everything. I read it out of my diary and felt inspired. I also have a trains passion (addiction) so i thought of course i love tech it's just a suppressed passion of mine. But soon after I accepted that offer and wrote that comment my entire day went dark and I felt tired already all the time so I knew maybe I wasn't being completely honest, there was something weighing me down. Here's what I did: I cam to a truce with myself. I wanted to help people right? You don't always have to do medicine to help people and you don't always have to be a doctor to practice in the medical field. My original dream was centered around medical research. Computer science can give me a bridge to that in my own unique way. Of course it would require higher education than just the singular degree but I will do it because I know it was what I was put here to do. You have no idea how much I cried when I realised I picked a career in a completely different part of STEM than I expected to work in. I thought I was okay with it and that people can just do any job for the stability and find a way to be interested in it. But my heart ached. It may even be a better career than medicine in many ways but I felt as though something in my shattered. The truce I made with myself helped me feel better. I feel like I haven't given up. I feel like I'm taking an unconventional path to the same place I always wanted to be in. Which is where I can help people somehow. I took a admin volunteering gig at a public clinic and everyday I felt really hurt that all I could do was register people and not help them. After the shadowing I knew where I belonged. I get so afraid everyday that being in a tech job means I will feel how it felt to be behind that glass window for the rest of my life. I will never consult or directly help people or see literal scientific miracles first hand. That will always hurt. So choose wisely. I chose because I'm more afraid of having no choices than choosing what I actually want later. Sometimes you have to learn to be happy where you didn't think you would ever be and sometimes you need to put yourself first. This is a life challenge I am willing to face head on. Only you can decide what is best for you.
@@carameltoppletops3340 Thanks for sharing your personal story. Very insightful and eye opening, u made me realise that I've been looking at this in one dimensional. The fact that this decision will impact my life probably forever makes thinking about my choice ten times more stressful. 😭 I definitely have to ask myself those important questions like if plan B will be fulfilling enough. And maybe a detour isn't so bad. Thanks for the advice😘
Hi Lindokuhle, Kindly note that we are only students, so we do not have complete knowledge of the different degrees which are eligible for entry into GEMP. That being said; taking biology, chemistry, and physics at university level is a minimum requirement for applying to GEMP. Therefore, it depends on whether those courses are taken in BCMP. It is however our understanding that you are still able to complete these three courses part-time through WitsPlus if you did not take them in your undergraduate degree, so as to fulfil this minimum requirement. We strongly recommend that you get in touch with the faculty's contact for the GEMP program: Ms Tabea Lephuthing (tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za) to check! We hope we've helped. Regards, The Wits Students' Physician Society
Hey guys , hope y'all good . I'm currently upgrading my matric and I've heard rumors that I won't get accepted straight after upgrading. I really want to study Medicine and feel really lost on what to do at this as my applied for pharmacy and other related health courses .
Hi Philiswa, We hope your Matric studies are going well! As we are only students, we aren't very familiar with the eligibility and rules surrounding applying to Medicine with upgraded Matric results. We recommend that you contact the Health Sciences faculty directly to enquire about this and find out what the rules are; hopefully they will also be able to assist you with ways to get into MBBCh, such as GEMP, in the case that you don't get in directly into 1st year. You can contact faculty at: tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za (the senior Health Sciences faculty officer). We hope they're able to assist and provide you with the answers you need! All the best,
Hi guys, I currently have a bcom accounting degree and I wanted to know if it is possible to get into the GEMP program or not, if not do I need to have a degree in the medical field to get into GEMP ?
Hi Celine, To be considered for entry into GEMP, you have to meet the minimum requirements which includes Physics, Chemistry and Biology at an undergraduate levels (amongst others). You can find the details here: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/ If you do not meet these requirements (in your case, not taking those courses during your BCom Accounting), you are able to take these courses part-time through WitsPlus, so as to meet these requirements so that you become eligible. Information about WitsPlus can be found here: www.wits.ac.za/part-time/gemp-part-time-courses/ We hope this answers your question!
Hi Mayibongwe, To our knowledge, there are GEMP students who have failed a year of study and gotten into the program. The marks of your final two years of study are used to calculate an average which is used in your application. As an example, if you failed your final year; then the failed year and your repeat year’s marks will be used for the average. If you fail second year (out of 3), then your repeat second year & third year’s marks will be used. However as we are just students, please verify this information with faculty. You can contact Ms Lephuthing at “tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za” to do so. We help this helps!
Hi Saskia, We recommend you join the 'AMP'd for the WAPT' telegram group, mentioned in the video, where you can find numerous resources and tips for the WAPT. The link to this telegram group is in the description of this video. We hope this helps!
Hi Kefiloe, As long as you meet the minimum requirements which includes taking biology, physics and chemistry courses in your degree (BSc in Biotechnology), you will qualify for consideration into GEMP. Kindly take note of the full and detailed list of these minimum requirements on the Wits website here: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/ We hope this helps!
Hi, hope you well guys. I have a question ,i'm doing Bsc in medical sciences first year so next year(second year) i have to choose between biochemistry and physiology and i'm confused on which one i should select. Any advice for me ,i want to also do medicine as second degree.
Hi Thandeka, One of the minimum requirements for entry into GEMP requires 50% for a university-level biology course; of which physiology is an equivalent course (according to the Wits website). However, it is possible that biochemistry may also be accepted for fulfilment of this minimum requirement. Both physiology and biochemistry are courses covered in 2nd year MBBCh, and will also be helpful for understanding content covered in later years. However, we unfortunately cannot give definitive advice on which course to select between the two. It might be helpful to select the course which you find more interesting. However as we are only students, we strongly recommend contacting the university to ensure that either of the two will be accepted when applying to GEMP to ensure that your choice does not affect whether you meet the minimum requirements or not. The faculty contact person is Ms Lephuthing. You can email her at “tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za”. We hope we've helped!
Thanks for the content guys. Is the program a full-time or part-time program? I am already working so I am wondering if I can work and do it part-time?
Hi Akonaho, Admittance to GEMP depends on meeting the specified minimum requirements. You can find these listed here: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/ Meeting the specific course requirements will depend on the exact courses you take in your degree, but there are still ways to meet these requirements if you did not take all of the necessary courses in your degree (this is detailed in the link above). Do note that we are all students ourselves and strongly recommend contacting the faculty to receive a more specific answer to your question (and any other additional help). The faculty contact person is Ms Lephuthing. You can email her at “tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za”. We hope we've helped!
@@akonahonkhumeleni3633 The university does have various funding options available, and there are also external bursary programmes and NSFAS who can help cover tuition fees. However, we are students ourselves so we don't have extensive knowledge about every funding option available. You can try contacting the university's financial aid office to enquire more: www.wits.ac.za/study-at-wits/financial-aid-and-scholarships-administration/
Hi Malizole, As per the GEMP requirements, you must meet minimum requirements for Mathematics and English. This is at least 60% for Mathematics (NOT Maths Literacy) and English HL or FAL, at matric (NSC marks). The science requirements (Biology, Physics, and Chemistry) only need to be fulfilled at university level. You can read up on all requirements here: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/ We hope this helps!
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Thank you all so much. Now i feel like there's a bit of hope for me to get into medicine.
Well explained ladies👌🏽. Thank you🤍
Hey !😊 a question for Imaan
I am a boxer and a soccer player .. and I do achieve good marks .
My question is how do I get a sports scholarship in the US or even an academics scholarship
Hi!
Our sincere apologies for the delayed response.
With regards to obtaining a sports scholarship in the US, the requirements differ between the different sports. As Imaan’s sport was tennis, the process is quite different to what it would be for soccer or boxing, in your case. She recommends going onto the websites of the different universities you are interested in and considering applying to in the States, and looking for their respective requirements regarding sports or academic scholarships!
We hope this helps!
@@wits_physician_soc okay thank you 😊 it really helps
Such a helpful video, thank you!
Hi there, hope the festive season is treating the society well! Just want to know from Caitlyn specifically, I am going into my 3rd year in my BSc Biological Science degree, and I intend to major in micro and physiology. I did pretty torrid in 2nd year this year (61% average) and I calculated that I need 90% in 3rd year to get a 75% average across the two years, which is apparently more or less where I need according to some friends. Now while I trust God, I don't trust myself to exactly get a 90% in 3rd year, so I am having to consider honours as well. I just wanted to know if it would be advisable to do my honours in micro or physiology, because its starting to look like that's what I will need. Also, about the average across the two years, what is the range of averages that tend to get the job done to get into the GEMP and honours programmes respectively?
Hi Shawn,
We hope you're having a great start to the new year!
1) Regarding your Honours Major:
- Caitlyn advises that you should choose your major in a manner that reflects your interests & what you feel you could pursue *if* medicine didn't work out (for Caitlyn, this was clinical microbiology). You can also consider which major/field would be more beneficial in terms of career opportunities. In other words, it's all about considering what leaves the most doors open and in keeping with your interests!
- Take note that your choice of major doesn't really affect your chances of getting into GEMP. For example, neither microbiology or physiology will give you a 'better chance' over the other. In the end, your marks in the program you end up completing is what will matter when you apply!
2) Regarding the Averages:
- Caitlyn advises, like you mentioned in your comment, that you aim for at least 75% across your last two years of study (the two up until when you apply). In your case with an honours degree, we would therefore encourage you to achieve that minimum 75% or above average between your 3rd year of undergrad & your honours degree.
- The 'range' of averages which will get you into GEMP does vary between years, reason being that one year's cohort might be higher-performing than another year which will raise the standard expected of applicants who will be accepted.
We hope the above has helped answer your questions.
We wish you all the best for the new academic year!
@@wits_physician_soc thank you so much! Hopefully you come back to all these comments of future medics✨ 90% here we go
so inspiring thank you
I'm worried now because I feel the info I had was incorrect because I advised to take a general BSc so I'm still able to apply?
Hi Jayden,
As long as you meet the minimum requirements stipulated on the website, even if you do/did a general BSc, you will be able to apply for GEMP.
You can find the minimum requirements here: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/
We hope this helps!
where can I get the materials to prepare for a WAP
@@ms_ramanala7076
Good morning,
We hope this finds you well!
The outline for the Wapt can be found on the university website: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/
You can also join The AMP’ed for the WAPT telegram group where fellow students share resources: t.me/+xVgtXS3knH41Y2M0
We hope this helps.
Regards,
Wits Students’ Physician Society
Hi guys thank you for the video, I would like to know what happens after getting the feedback of your WAPT test (financially what are the expenses that one need to cover besides the application fee and the test fee)...I just want to know from a financial stand point. Your assistance will be highly appreciated.
Hi Kaisano,
With regards to the expenses, there are the application & WAPT test fees as you mentioned. Beyond that, the only other fees are the registration (first fee) payment and tuition fees for the first year of GEMP, if you are accepted.
We hope this answers your question!
So I'm enrolled under Bsc,i did biology,physics and chemistry at my first year but i had to drop biology on my 3rd year.
Major in physics and chemistry, would that reduce my chances of making it in!?
Good day,
Based on the university GEMP science requirements only first year biology, physics and chemistry are required. Thus having completed those three modules in first year you have met these requirements.
Once all minimum requirements are met your chances of getting in are dependent on your Academic rating (your average mark across your final two years of study) as well as passing The WAPT exam.
For a more detailed outline of the GEMP pre-requisites please visit the university website: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/
You can also watch our follow up GEMP video should you need any further information: ua-cam.com/video/JoRAkQDLPCM/v-deo.htmlsi=5Nq-WQ3uyZLjUamc
However, we are only students so please feel free to contact the Health Science Faculty to verify all information or to submit further queries. Ms. Lephuthing would be the GEMP contact person ( tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za)
We hope that this helps:)
Kind regards,
The Wits Students’ Physician Society
To Kayla may ask which modules did ou choose in your third year ?
Hi Aphindiwe,
Kayla took molecular medicine and physiology in 3rd year BHSc BioMed!
Kind Regards,
Hii
I only did a 6 month module for mathematics
What should I do??
Hi,
We hope you are doing well!
The entry requirements only require you to have either achieved 60% for mathematics at high school/matric level. If you did not do matric mathematics, a full first year mathematics course at university level would be required. If you do not meet these requirements you can consider doing the Mathematics course through Wits Plus or another tertiary insititute.
For a more detailed outline of the GEMP pre-requisites and mathematics requirements please visit the university website: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/
You can also watch our follow up GEMP video should you need any further information on GEMP: ua-cam.com/video/JoRAkQDLPCM/v-deo.htmlsi=5Nq-WQ3uyZLjUamc
However, we are only students so please feel free to contact the Health Science Faculty to verify all information or to submit further queries. Ms. Lephuthing would be the GEMP contact person ( tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za)
We hope that this helps:)
Kind regards,
The Wits Students’ Physician Society
Hey may i please ask is it possible to get accepted if your undergraduate is bachelor of health science in Biokinetics ?
Hi!
You should be eligible for GEMP if you complete a BHSc in Biokinetics, as long as you have met the minimum requirements which you can find here: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/
We hope this helps!
Thanks
What if u did two degrees and the first degree you performed very bad?
Hi Mapula!
Just as a disclaimer: we are also students so please fact-check everything on the WITS website (www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/). You can also contact the faculty officer, Ms Lephuthing at tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za (+27 011-717-2029).
Your application takes the average mark of your last two years of study. For example; if you did a three year BSc degree and one year honours degree; the average of your honours and final year BSc mark will be used. This does depend on the various combinations of degrees that applicants may have completed.
We hope this answers your question. But do please feel free to contact Ms Lephuthing if you have any other queries or would like more details on the requirements for entry into GEMP!
so what if i didn't do physics and math in high school can i enter through gemp
I also wanna know
Good Day,
Kindly bear in mind that we are only students at the university and might not be able to provide detailed information about the process. That being said; our understanding is that you need not have taken Physical Science at high school; but rather biology, chemistry & biology at university level instead. For mathematics, you could either have taken it at high school OR at university to meet the minimum requirements.
This is a very short summary of the minimum requirements. We strongly recommend going to the Wits website for more extensive detail on these requirements for entry into GEMP: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/
You can also contact the Health Sciences Faculty to verify all information or query things you are unsure about, as they might be able to help you more. The contact person for GEMP is Ms Lephuthing (tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za)
We hope this helps!
Kind Regards,
I'm a first year BSc biology student and want to apply to the GEMP programme. When do you suggest one should apply for the program, like in 2nd or 3rd year?
Hi Keah,
To the best of our knowledge, you should apply for GEMP in your last year of study (so in the case of a BSc, in your third year), so that you are applying to enter the program the following year.
We hope this helps!
What undergraduate degree should we do so we can apply in third year
Please check the Wits website for full details on the minimum requirements for entry into GEMP at: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/
Some of the possible degree options at Wits includes BHSc (Bachelor of Health Sciences) Biokinetics or Biomedical Sciences and BSc (Bachelor of Science); however this is *not* an exhaustive list.
You can contact Wits to enquire more about your different options.
We hope this helps!
I did physiology and anatomy( distinctions for both) in my 2nd year pharmacy degree, I'm planning to bridge through the GEMP, do I stand a chance to be exempted the physiology and anatomy parts although i didn't do molecular medicine? I'm doing my degree at wits already.
Good afternoon,
It is possible to be exempt specifically from the physiology and anatomy component of the WAPT. You will therefore only be obligated to write the Molecular Medicine component of the exam.
However, we are only students so please contact the Health Science Faculty to verify that your anatomy and physiology course would qualify for WAPT exemption. Ms. Lephuthing would be the GEMP contact person. (tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za)
We hope that this helps:)
Kind regards,
The Wits Students’ Physician Society
Hello ladies. My question is can I write the GEMP to get into a different university like UP which offers Bachelor of Dental Surgery( not offered at WITS), or is the GEMP WITS exclusive?
Hi Tiro,
The GEMP program is exclusive to WITS and only for admission into medicine (MBBCh) at Wits!
Hi! A question for Imaan:
I’m doing an undergrad in the uk, and was just wondering how you found out that wits would accept your us degree? Is there a specific email/contact that you contacted ? Thanks!
Hi,
We hope you are doing well!
A detailed outline on the GEMP pre-requisites can be found on the university website: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/
You can also further follow Imaan’s story in our follow up GEMP video: ua-cam.com/video/JoRAkQDLPCM/v-deo.htmlsi=5Nq-WQ3uyZLjUamc
Further specific queries. Ms. Lephuthing would be the GEMP contact person (tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za)
We hope that this helps:)
Kind regards,
The Wits Students’ Physician Society
So going to apply next year, in my understanding if I apply for third year, when will they let me know if I get invited to write the WAPT
Hi Ayanda,
We are not aware of a specific timeline or date for when they send out the invite. Generally speaking, the invite is usually sent out not too long after the deadline for GEMP applications close (usually in June); in other words, somewhat late in the year.
Therefore, it is recommended that you start studying for the WAPT as soon as possible (you don't have to wait for the invite), *if you are certain that you have met the minimum requirements* (as stated on the Wits website's GEMP page). That way, you don't leave any preparation until the last minute.
We hope this answers your question!
Hey Tenica.. May I ask. Is it possible to be admitted at Wits GEMP while I obtained my Bsc degree from another university?
Hi Nomaswazi,
Yes, you are definitely able to be admitted into GEMP if you qualified at another university. Kiara and Imaan, both in this video, obtained their undergraduate degrees from a university in the US and University of Pretoria, respectively.
We hope this answers your question!
Hey Ladies I have bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy but I did not do maths and physics at university level, what are the chances that I might get admitted?
Hi Bandile,
The mathematics minimum requirement can be met if you achieved >60% in high school. You can find detailed information on the minimum requirements here: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/
If you didn't take physics at university level, you can meet this minimum requirement by completing it as a part-time course through WitsPlus. You can find more information here: www.wits.ac.za/part-time/gemp-part-time-courses/
We hope this answers your question!
Can me as a accounting student from Boston city campus apply and get accepted into medicine if I pass the WAPT
Hi Ayanda,
Unfortunately, we are not very familiar with undergraduate degrees from private colleges such as Boston City Campus and how they qualify for consideration for entry into GEMP, as we are only students ourselves.
We strongly encourage that you reach out to faculty in the new year for guidance. You can reach out to the GEMP contact person Ms Lephuthing at: tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za
All the best for the new year!
@@wits_physician_soc Thank you so much guys really appreciate your help as well as the video you guys have made. Hopefully I can come back and tell you guys it went well for future students
If you did bsc but extended course I another varsity will they consider you?
Hi Menzi,
You will be considered for GEMP as long as you meet the minimum requirements stipulated on the Wits website, which you can find here:
www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/
We hope this answers your question!
@thewitsstudentsphysicansoc220 do you guys have Instagram account or Facebook?
@@MenziMdlaloseSA Yes we do! The details for both are in the description of this video.
hey guys, So i just completed my first year in bcom accounting and i wanted to get information with regards to the wits plus prerequisite part time course for the 3 components. it is recommended that the program be done over 2 years. Does this mean i need to apply for the part time programme during my second year before applying for Gemp in the third year?
Hi Lufuno,
Bear in mind that none of us have completed the WitsPlus part-time courses for GEMP so we are not very familiar therewith.
Based on the understanding that these part-time courses are undertaken over two years and if you apply next year, you would only be able to *start* the courses in 2024 in your 3rd year (as applications to study in 2023 closed in September of this year as per the website). But you are correct in that you would have have to apply for GEMP the year before (however, this might not be your 3rd year if you are only able to *start* the part-time courses then).
However, we recommend reaching out to the contact person for the WitsPlus GEMP part-time courses in the new year to discuss the timeline for your completion of these courses alongside your BCom degree.
We hope we've helped.
All the best for the new year!
Can I get into sport medicine through Gemp, which it is a 3 year qualification?
Hi Rita,
GEMP is the programme through which one completes and qualifies with an MBBCh (medicine) degree, by gaining entrance into 3rd year and completing years 3-6.
Sports medicine is its own undergraduate qualification which you apply for separately (it has no relation to the GEMP programme which is strictly for medicine).
We hope this answers your question!
Hey a question
If someone who studied nursing at wits, are they eligible to write the wapt and be able get into the gemp programme?
Good Afternoon,
To our knowledge, applicants are eligible to write the WAPT as long as they fulfil the minimum requirements for entry into GEMP. These requirements are detailed on the Wits website (www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/) but include requirements for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and English.
We are unfortunately not very familiar with the Wits BNurs curriculum. However, we recommend contacting the faculty's contact person for GEMP, Ms Lephuthing (tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za) who might be able to provide you with more detail.
We hope this helps!
I'm in my final year BSc chemistry never stepped into a biological class at Uni so what can I do to qualify for gemp?
Hi Inga,
If you didn't take biology at university level, you can meet this minimum requirement by completing it as a part-time course through WitsPlus. You can find more information here: www.wits.ac.za/part-time/gemp-part-time-courses/
We hope this helps!
I don't know if I get you, you mean I can part-time it while already enrolled in the program or ??
@@ingamhlekwa3724 You would need to complete the biology course part-time through WitsPlus *before* applying to GEMP. The reason being that completing a biology course is required in order to meet the minimum requirements and be eligible to apply for the GEMP program.
@@wits_physician_soc ok thank you so much
can you advice me? i am studying bachelor of science in physics and on the wits website it says that 50% for first year university degree level physics(half course) what do they mean when they are say half course? does it mean i can get enrolled half way during my undergraduate degree for GEMP?
Hi Dimpho,
A half course refers to a course which you only take for half of the year (i.e., one semester), instead of both semesters.
We hope this answers your question!
Can you be doing any undergraduate degree and still qualify for GEMP or are there specific degrees that you have to do in order to be considered?
Hi Aisha,
There isn't a defined list of undergraduate degrees that qualifies you for the GEMP program. Generally speaking, you will be considered eligible if you satisfy the minimum requirements as stated on the Wits website which you can find here:
www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/
We hope this helps!
My name is Solomon from Ghana. I want to get into the Gemp program at Wits this year. As a foreign student, do I stand the chance? Is there any advice you want to give me? Cos honestly, I have been told they won't give me a chance
Hi,
We hope you are doing well!
We are not involved with the admissions process however do know students who have entered via the GEMP program with international undegraduate degrees. Imaan obtained her undegraduate degree in the USA and entered via the GEMP program since all pre-requisites were met.
A detailed outline on the GEMP pre-requisites can be found on the university website: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/
You can also further follow Imaan’s story in our follow up GEMP video: ua-cam.com/video/JoRAkQDLPCM/v-deo.htmlsi=5Nq-WQ3uyZLjUamc
For further insight and clarification: Ms. Lephuthing would be the GEMP contact person (tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za)
We hope that this helps:)
Kind regards,
The Wits Students’ Physician Society
@@wits_physician_soc Thanks
Hi ladiiiiies, this question is mainly on what Kayla had said about joining societies where one may gain skills and all. How can one know about the workshops or go about joining the societies?
Hi Aphiwe,
If you are talking about us specifically, the Wits Students' Physician Society, then you can keep up to date with all of our events and workshops on our Instagram page (@wits_physician_soc). Applications to our committee open around January or February each year, and we make all announcements regarding this on our Instagram page.
If you are talking more generally, this does depend on & vary greatly between different societies at different universities. One way to follow different societies, is by following them on social media (a lot of university clubs/societies have an Instagram page). Some universities also have societies/clubs listed on their websites and/or online portal (i.e., Wits Self Service). This way, you can also keep up to date with their events, committee applications and ways of subscribing to that society.
We hope this has answered your question!
Thank you so much guys
Caitlyn I will also be studying biological science so id like to ask
Did you apply for the 3rd year of study of medicine before or after you completed the degree?
Hi Cazlin,
Caitlyn applied for GEMP during her third year (before the June deadline) & wrote the WAPT in that same year.
She then reapplied in her honours year but as she had already passed the WAPT from the previous year (third YOS), she did not have to write it again.
She then joined the GEMP program after completing her honours.
We hope this answers your question!
Hi how are you? I wanted to ask if you can get in the Gemp program if you are doing Bsc in environmental health
Hi Sanelisiwe,
We are not familiar with the curriculum of a BSc in Environmental Health. Eligibility depends on meeting the minimum requirements, which you can find here: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/
We hope this helps!
Excellent
Can biomed engineering can make it thru?
Hi Innocent,
We are not particularly familiar with the curriculum of Biomedical Engineering. Eligibility for GEMP depends on meeting the minimum requirements, which you can find detailed here: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/
We advise that you look through that page to see whether you meet these requirements.
We hope this helps!
Hey I did BSc biology, I have all the other modules for minimum requirements at university level except for physics. Is there a program I can enroll in for physical sciences at wits?
I have a PGD in chemical pathology and planning to do my masters this year.
Hi Zinhle,
Wits Plus does offer part-time courses for GEMP candidates, offering Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
You can find more information & contact details here: www.wits.ac.za/part-time/gemp-part-time-courses/
We hope this helps!
That was helpful..
Kindly share their Instagram and telegram page...
Hi Mateus,
Kindly clarify whose Instagram and telegram pages you are interested in.
If you are talking about the society, our Instagram is @wits_physician_soc.
However, we do not have a separate Telegram number/group.
@@wits_physician_soc yes the society page I meant, thank you..
You talked about the page where they share information about examinations that are written every year...
Hi Mateus,
You can find the invite link to the telegram group in this video's description!
Such beautiful smart ladies🌻
Hi guys I have a question for Kayla.
So if I finish a degree in biomedical science and do well will I be exempted from writing the WAPT?
So I won't have to write the test at ALL?
Hi Kaylin,
As with Kayla's case, doing well in BHSc Biomedical Sciences at Wits meant she did not have to write the WAPT *at all* (none of the three components of Anatomy, Physiology and Molecular Medicine), correct.
However, Kayla suggests that you contact the faculty directly to confirm the exact marks or standard of "good academic performance" that allows you to be exempt from writing the WAPT.
We hope this answers your question!
So If I have done Nursing can I apply?
Good afternoon,
We hope this response finds you well!
Any degree that meets the pre-requisite requirements can apply. These pre-requisites are neatly outlined in our most recent video which can be found using this link: ua-cam.com/video/b-BGQFVT6pA/v-deo.html
You can also consult the website and faculty on the GEMP requirements.
Website: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/
Senior Faculty Officer, Ms Tabea Lephuthing: tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za
We hope this helps!
Kind regards
The Wits Students’ Physician Society
Hi. I would like to know if I can obtain bonus points to add to my composite index. I did a BEd and BA(Hons) Religion which gives me an average of around 72%. I am busy completing an MA,. Based on bonus points that is awarded it would boost my CI to 75%. I would like to know if i can obtain further bonus points for activities like publishing an article in a peer reviewed journal, presenting at conferences etc.
Hi Muhammad,
To our knowledge, your CI score involves your grade aggregate of your last two years of study, further qualifications (in your case, the MA) & being a Wits student.
We aren't sure of whether being published or having presented at conferences contributes to your CI score, but recommend that you contact Wits to enquire about this from them.
You can find the relevant contact details here: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/
We hope this helps!
how would it work , if your undergrad was a bcom accounting degree?
Good Afternoon Tenica,
Once again; we are medical students ourselves and thus strongly recommend fact-checking everything with WITS and on their website (www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/).
As per this website, they do mention that students who didn't take biology, chemistry or physics at university level (as these are part of the minimum requirements) such as with a BCom degree; are able to take these three subjects as part-time courses through Wits to satisfy these requirements.
It might be helpful to contact the faculty to enquire more about these requirements and how you can meet them. The faculty officer is Ms Lephuthing (tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za // +27 011-717-2029).
We hope this answers your question and wish you all the best!
Hi !
I have a choice to make within the next 24h and I'm completely stumped.
Do you think it would be better fir me to do a Bachelor of science (general) and apply for GEMP?
I feel as though I am taking too much of a risk by believing in myself here and I'm not sure it will be worth it in the end.
Hi,
As fellow students ourselves, we can sympathise with the difficulty in making decisions around degree choices.
However, being students oureslves also means that we are unfortunately not qualified to give that kind of advice or guidance with regards to degree choice.
At the end of the day, your degree choice should ideally reflect your interests and also lead to a future career you can see yourself in, including GEMP.
Getting into GEMP is an achievable feat if you put in the work and commitment during your BSc!
@@wits_physician_soc
I ultimately decided to do computer science. I don't think I want to study medicine as much as I thought. I feel as though I can help people in a unique way through this field - a field I have actual genuine interest in.
Thank you❤💫
I was in your position three days ago. I ended up registering but I'm still conflicted. What did u do 😭
@@okay10101
To be honest I am not going to sit here and tell you I magically came to terms with everything and developed a burning passion for computer science.
I just registered because it was my second choice anyway. My first choice was medicine. I don't really fit in with the techy techy kids or the finance kids. I always knew this. So landing in this degree made me feel like I would now have to commit to lying to myself for the next 4 years and probably more.
I remember having a mega tech phase in early highschool. I had a plan and everything. I read it out of my diary and felt inspired. I also have a trains passion (addiction) so i thought of course i love tech it's just a suppressed passion of mine. But soon after I accepted that offer and wrote that comment my entire day went dark and I felt tired already all the time so I knew maybe I wasn't being completely honest, there was something weighing me down.
Here's what I did: I cam to a truce with myself.
I wanted to help people right? You don't always have to do medicine to help people and you don't always have to be a doctor to practice in the medical field. My original dream was centered around medical research. Computer science can give me a bridge to that in my own unique way. Of course it would require higher education than just the singular degree but I will do it because I know it was what I was put here to do.
You have no idea how much I cried when I realised I picked a career in a completely different part of STEM than I expected to work in. I thought I was okay with it and that people can just do any job for the stability and find a way to be interested in it. But my heart ached. It may even be a better career than medicine in many ways but I felt as though something in my shattered.
The truce I made with myself helped me feel better. I feel like I haven't given up. I feel like I'm taking an unconventional path to the same place I always wanted to be in. Which is where I can help people somehow.
I took a admin volunteering gig at a public clinic and everyday I felt really hurt that all I could do was register people and not help them. After the shadowing I knew where I belonged. I get so afraid everyday that being in a tech job means I will feel how it felt to be behind that glass window for the rest of my life. I will never consult or directly help people or see literal scientific miracles first hand. That will always hurt. So choose wisely. I chose because I'm more afraid of having no choices than choosing what I actually want later.
Sometimes you have to learn to be happy where you didn't think you would ever be and sometimes you need to put yourself first. This is a life challenge I am willing to face head on. Only you can decide what is best for you.
@@carameltoppletops3340 Thanks for sharing your personal story. Very insightful and eye opening, u made me realise that I've been looking at this in one dimensional. The fact that this decision will impact my life probably forever makes thinking about my choice ten times more stressful. 😭
I definitely have to ask myself those important questions like if plan B will be fulfilling enough. And maybe a detour isn't so bad.
Thanks for the advice😘
Very kind of all of you to share this to help other students❤️
can you GEMP with the Clinical Medical Practice degree?
Hi Lindokuhle,
Kindly note that we are only students, so we do not have complete knowledge of the different degrees which are eligible for entry into GEMP.
That being said; taking biology, chemistry, and physics at university level is a minimum requirement for applying to GEMP. Therefore, it depends on whether those courses are taken in BCMP.
It is however our understanding that you are still able to complete these three courses part-time through WitsPlus if you did not take them in your undergraduate degree, so as to fulfil this minimum requirement.
We strongly recommend that you get in touch with the faculty's contact for the GEMP program: Ms Tabea Lephuthing (tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za) to check!
We hope we've helped.
Regards,
The Wits Students' Physician Society
Hi guys can I ask is it possible to take the chemistry and physics course part time as an undergraduate because I have biology degree
To rectify my mistake because I will do biology for the whole year
Hey guys , hope y'all good . I'm currently upgrading my matric and I've heard rumors that I won't get accepted straight after upgrading. I really want to study Medicine and feel really lost on what to do at this as my applied for pharmacy and other related health courses .
Hi Philiswa,
We hope your Matric studies are going well!
As we are only students, we aren't very familiar with the eligibility and rules surrounding applying to Medicine with upgraded Matric results.
We recommend that you contact the Health Sciences faculty directly to enquire about this and find out what the rules are; hopefully they will also be able to assist you with ways to get into MBBCh, such as GEMP, in the case that you don't get in directly into 1st year.
You can contact faculty at: tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za (the senior Health Sciences faculty officer).
We hope they're able to assist and provide you with the answers you need!
All the best,
Hi guys, I currently have a bcom accounting degree and I wanted to know if it is possible to get into the GEMP program or not, if not do I need to have a degree in the medical field to get into GEMP ?
Hi Celine,
To be considered for entry into GEMP, you have to meet the minimum requirements which includes Physics, Chemistry and Biology at an undergraduate levels (amongst others). You can find the details here: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/
If you do not meet these requirements (in your case, not taking those courses during your BCom Accounting), you are able to take these courses part-time through WitsPlus, so as to meet these requirements so that you become eligible. Information about WitsPlus can be found here: www.wits.ac.za/part-time/gemp-part-time-courses/
We hope this answers your question!
Does repeating a prerequisite module (i.e first year chemistry)affect my invitation to write the WAPT?
Hi Mayibongwe,
To our knowledge, there are GEMP students who have failed a year of study and gotten into the program. The marks of your final two years of study are used to calculate an average which is used in your application.
As an example, if you failed your final year; then the failed year and your repeat year’s marks will be used for the average. If you fail second year (out of 3), then your repeat second year & third year’s marks will be used.
However as we are just students, please verify this information with faculty. You can contact Ms Lephuthing at “tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za” to do so.
We help this helps!
@@wits_physician_soc thank you so much! 😊
Hay ladies, where can I find more resources to help me prepare for the wapt test?
Hi Saskia,
We recommend you join the 'AMP'd for the WAPT' telegram group, mentioned in the video, where you can find numerous resources and tips for the WAPT. The link to this telegram group is in the description of this video.
We hope this helps!
Hey guys, I got accepted for Bsc in biotechnology . Do I qualify for the GEMP program?
Hi Kefiloe,
As long as you meet the minimum requirements which includes taking biology, physics and chemistry courses in your degree (BSc in Biotechnology), you will qualify for consideration into GEMP.
Kindly take note of the full and detailed list of these minimum requirements on the Wits website here: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/
We hope this helps!
Hi, hope you well guys. I have a question ,i'm doing Bsc in medical sciences first year so next year(second year) i have to choose between biochemistry and physiology and i'm confused on which one i should select. Any advice for me ,i want to also do medicine as second degree.
Hi Thandeka,
One of the minimum requirements for entry into GEMP requires 50% for a university-level biology course; of which physiology is an equivalent course (according to the Wits website). However, it is possible that biochemistry may also be accepted for fulfilment of this minimum requirement.
Both physiology and biochemistry are courses covered in 2nd year MBBCh, and will also be helpful for understanding content covered in later years. However, we unfortunately cannot give definitive advice on which course to select between the two. It might be helpful to select the course which you find more interesting.
However as we are only students, we strongly recommend contacting the university to ensure that either of the two will be accepted when applying to GEMP to ensure that your choice does not affect whether you meet the minimum requirements or not.
The faculty contact person is Ms Lephuthing. You can email her at “tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za”.
We hope we've helped!
Thanks for the content guys. Is the program a full-time or part-time program? I am already working so I am wondering if I can work and do it part-time?
Hi Nkosi,
GEMP is a full-time program and unfortunately cannot be completed part-time.
We hope this helps.
All the best for the new year!
Thank you guys with your support.
We highly appreciating your efforts to assist us.
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If am doing chemistry and applied chemistry, do i stand a chance to be admitted to gemp?
Hi Akonaho,
Admittance to GEMP depends on meeting the specified minimum requirements. You can find these listed here: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/
Meeting the specific course requirements will depend on the exact courses you take in your degree, but there are still ways to meet these requirements if you did not take all of the necessary courses in your degree (this is detailed in the link above).
Do note that we are all students ourselves and strongly recommend contacting the faculty to receive a more specific answer to your question (and any other additional help).
The faculty contact person is Ms Lephuthing. You can email her at “tabea.lephuthing@wits.ac.za”.
We hope we've helped!
@@wits_physician_soc Hi......one more thing neh, are there any fundings that fund this programme?
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The university does have various funding options available, and there are also external bursary programmes and NSFAS who can help cover tuition fees.
However, we are students ourselves so we don't have extensive knowledge about every funding option available.
You can try contacting the university's financial aid office to enquire more: www.wits.ac.za/study-at-wits/financial-aid-and-scholarships-administration/
@@wits_physician_soc thank you very much.....your help is highly appreciated
Can i please ask kayla did u do biomedical science in wits or a different university
Good afternoon,
Kayla studied Biomedical sciences at Wits.
We hope this helps!
Kind regards
The Physician Society
Can i please ask do NCS marks play a role in the selection in GEMP?
Hi Malizole,
As per the GEMP requirements, you must meet minimum requirements for Mathematics and English. This is at least 60% for Mathematics (NOT Maths Literacy) and English HL or FAL, at matric (NSC marks).
The science requirements (Biology, Physics, and Chemistry) only need to be fulfilled at university level.
You can read up on all requirements here: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/
We hope this helps!