Sussex and downes AM

[droldman]

Yeah possibly. She told me that 32 people get invited to the assessment selection day, and 20 of those will then be offered a place on the course. I'm going on the 19th February for the presentation, is anybody else going?

i am.

[Charlotte13]

Yeah possibly. She told me that 32 people get invited to the assessment selection day, and 20 of those will then be offered a place on the course. I'm going on the 19th February for the presentation, is anybody else going?

Hi, I think there were about 36 of us at the pre-access interview days and 18 of us got places, which is the same as last year. Apparently they have no plans to increase the number of places at the moment.

[meezie]

hi, i am going to sussex downs information session on feb 19th and im wondering, what happens at this session? also, the tests that they make you do before you accepted, is there anyway to prepare for them?

Hey there,

I'd be happy to give you any advice for the pre-access interview days. There isn't much preparation one can do for these other than read about current medical topics, brush up on your GCSE maths and of course, prepare for the standard med school interview questions ie, why you want to be a doctor etc.... These two days have so far been the most tiring of my life as they are 9-5 full-on days. I definitely needed a drink after them! You will have to work in a group, do a presentation, take a maths test and a science test (read and interpret data) write an article or letter on medical topic, and have an interview with a panel of 2 teachers and 1 student. Get a good nights sleep beforehand.....

As for the information sessions; they are very informative sessions about the course structure, candidate suitability and the details of the interview days. The course tutors start the session and the current students round it off with loads of opportunity to ask ANY questions. The most useful advice I can give you is to Take a pen and paper!! there is loads to take down....

Really hope this helps a little

Meera

[nellie]

@meezie are there any specific topics to revise on for the 2 day assessment.......... tank you for the advice it is a great help i know i do really appreciate it

[meezie]

Hi Nellie,

All you can revise for is the interview and maths

I found maths questions on GCSE bitesize really helpful- I went through them the night before the interview days. It would be good to have knowledge of current medical topics along with answers to the typical questions you may be asked at a med school interview.

Hope this helps

Meezie