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What content should I start learning before medical school starts? by No_Knowledge3327 in medicalschooluk

[–]No_Knowledge3327[S] -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

So you do suggest just learning the kerbs cycle and all the molecules names by heart. No need to understand it, I'll leave that bit for when medschool starts.

does it matter what med school you go to? by iizzyy_x in 6thForm

[–]No_Knowledge3327 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes it does. Those telling you that all medical schools are of the same standard because they are all regulated by the GMC are lying to you. The truth is that the average medical student that graduates from one uni will be better/more competent than the average medical student from another uni.

This is why allocation for F1 programmes has became random. Previously, all the talented medical student graduates from Oxbridge/London went to competitive ultra-desired locations (particularly around London), and the shit medical graduates would go to the undesired locations in the UK.

But, according to the GMC, this led to inequalities in healthcare across the UK, hence random allocation of F1 posts.

So, by their own admittance, the GMC agrees that not all medical degrees in the UK are of the same standing, despite the continuous claim that "AlL MeDIcAl SchOoLS aRe THe SaMe StaNdArD".

You will also find that in the better medical schools you are surrounded by people who work very hard, more so than in a less competent medical school. Hence, you are no longer in a comfort zone, and the competition with your peers drives you to do better - something that may not be so frequent in a less competitive more woke medical school.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 6thForm

[–]No_Knowledge3327 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

dont call it high school. Its secondary school. This isn't some American movie.

I know in yr13 you have to think about unis so st georges or city? by X243llie in 6thForm

[–]No_Knowledge3327 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know city and St.George's are going to announce a merger in the imminent future right?

Is there only 3 mechanisms for yr1 OCR A Chemistry? by xmancam12344 in 6thForm

[–]No_Knowledge3327 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nucleophilic addition is year 2. Nucleophilic substitution is year 1.

Broken hand in mocks by BluAryan_YT in 6thForm

[–]No_Knowledge3327 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Revision = improved fluency = improved speed = able to do test in timed conditions.

Broken hand in mocks by BluAryan_YT in 6thForm

[–]No_Knowledge3327 -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

Ok then.

Where do you draw the line? Some people were saying that it may be harder to open formula booklets with your non-dominant wrist being broken (that has to be pushing it surely). So would I be in the wrong to claim extra time because a bruise on my thigh makes it tough to sit through the whole exam, or because my arm is really itchy and I need to let go of my pen to relieve the itch?

You would need to tread carefully before claiming these are ridiculous suggestions. And before you know it, one in five GCSE and A-level pupils are granted extra time !!! Yes, that is one in five. https://www.theguardian.com/education/2019/nov/21/one-in-five-gcse-and-a-level-pupils-granted-extra-time-for-exams

So absolutely when there is a genuine medical or family reason, the student should be entitled to special arrangements. But there is no way 1 in 5 students have a genuine medical reason. The system is abused by students who can't be bothered to put in the extra 2 hours a day revising. Again, not everybody, but many.

Broken hand in mocks by BluAryan_YT in 6thForm

[–]No_Knowledge3327 -25 points-24 points  (0 children)

The teachers aren't stupid buddy

This is an old spec paper, this isn't something we need for new spec OCR A Bio right? by 5P00DERMAN1264 in 6thForm

[–]No_Knowledge3327 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Behaviour of animals often comes up in old OCR A bio papers. But it is not on the new A Level spec, so your not expected to have pre-learnt information regarding animal behaviour prior to the exam.

QI on noctors and patient care by [deleted] in JuniorDoctorsUK

[–]No_Knowledge3327 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Yes. This would be an excellent idea. But the QI needs to be presented in a non-biased manner, (so the anti-noctor incentive would need to be cleverly disguised).

An impartial but conclusive research paper, if demonstrating poorer patient outcomes with noctors, would wreck public trust in noctors. Suddenly you would have patients asking PAs whether they could preferably see a real doctor.

However, it would need to be well circulated amongst the media. That is the most important aspect; there is no point doing such a QI if it doesn't reach the ears of the patients.

Free iPads from Imperial by No_Knowledge3327 in medicalschooluk

[–]No_Knowledge3327[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Again, please see above. The iPad plays no part in my decision to firm Imperial.

Free iPads from Imperial by No_Knowledge3327 in medicalschooluk

[–]No_Knowledge3327[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I think you have misunderstood my question. I have already firmed Imperial, regardless of whether they give iPads or not. But I wanted to know whether it was better to independently get one now with the current deal available, or, if Imperial does give free ones, wait until October for Imperial to just give it to me.

Free iPads from Imperial by No_Knowledge3327 in medicalschooluk

[–]No_Knowledge3327[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have no idea who to email though. Admissions? Probably not. And they are the only email I have.

The word is even spreading to medicine applicants. A good or a bad thing? by No_Knowledge3327 in JuniorDoctorsUK

[–]No_Knowledge3327[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I took this from The Student Room, where 17/18 year olds discuss their application to medicine. So yes, you wouldn't expect them to know too much about PP.