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In this interview, I talk to Anton, a 6th year medical student at Emmanuel College, Cambridge. Anton got 4 rejections the first time he applied, but he tactically worked on his application and got an offer from Cambridge University after taking a gap year. In this video, Anton addresses a load of questions that you’ll hopefully find helpful if you’re reapplying to medicine.

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TIMESTAMPS:

01:55 – How did you feel when you didn’t get any offers?
03:48 – What was your ‘action plan’ after you got your rejections? What advice would you give to students in that position?
05:27 – How did your personal statement change second time round?
08:23 – Experiences during the gap year
10:03 – Summary of key points so far
10:51 – Personal statement comparison – 4 rejections vs Cambridge offer
12:01 – Comparison of introductions in both personal statements
13:42 – Different types of ‘work experience’ during the gap year
15:18 – Benefits of being 18 during your gap year
15:15 – Extra curricular activities, sports etc.
17:14 – Loneliness during the gap year
18:00 – Advice for resitting exams
18:49 – Benefits of having a job on your gap year
19:59 – Do you regret taking a gap year and not getting in first time round?
21:47 – Tactical 5th choice
23:20 – Interview question – “What would you do if you didn’t get into medicine?”
24:09 – How were your interviews second time round compared to the first time?
25:50 – Your application is usually much stronger second time around
26:10 – What would you have done if you hadn’t got offers 2nd time around either?
27:24 – Summary of practical advice
29:18 – Parting motivational advice

OTHER VIDEOS:

1. Medicine Application – No offers? – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZBZVWONSTs
2. 13 Tips for your Medicine Personal Statement – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJmz89F_bqA
3. How to prepare for Medicine interviews – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY01uhhIuzI
4. Interview Tips – How to answer “Why Medicine?” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lMCGdVAgGQ
5. 6 tips for Medicine MMIs – Multiple Mini Interviews – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwGFRi4kLRQ
6. Medicine Interview Tips – Talking about Work Experience – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5bvWmvtarI
7. 15 tips for your Oxbridge Medicine Interview (Oxford / Cambridge) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6NR6YQcxyA
8. Medicine Interview Tips – Dealing with Nerves – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfkc_KaWbsQ
9. Medicine Interview Questions – How to answer “What’s your biggest weakness?” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSt4SZ7i5F0
10. Medicine Interview Questions – How to answer “Why should we choose you?” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q87NzojhZDI
11. Oxbridge Medicine Interview – Your questions answered (Oxford / Cambridge) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LN1eqJcTaU
12. Applying to Medicine at Oxford or Cambridge – Questions to ask yourself, open days, stereotypes – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuORG4zFcXw
13. Cambridge Medicine Interview – Experiences of 8 students – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIdqPeI-Po0

Who am I:

I’m Ali, a junior doctor working in Cambridge, UK. I make videos about medicine, technology, productivity and lifestyle design. I also have a weekly podcast with my brother (https://www.youtube.com/c/notoverthinking), and I write a weekly email newsletter that contains some quick thoughts + links to interesting things (https://aliabdaal.com/newsletter/).

My most popular videos:

– How I take notes on my iPad Pro in medical school – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waR3xBDHMqw
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– How to study for exams – Evidence based revision tips – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukLnPbIffxE
– Study with Me + My revision method – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiRYn97GJhM
– iPad Pro vs iPad (2018) comparison for college / university students – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIdU4Sw6a5Y