Medicine 2018 part 3

[SomersetS]

Hope you all find this - didn't realise I took 999! Whoops.

DD got Cardiff so will be going with your DD @drinkofwater
I think us mums deserve an a-level for undertaking this emotional journey!
Congrats to all those with places and hug to @Watfordmummy - hoping DS is ok with the outcome.

It's a no here. Gutted. Not sure what to do.

@2B1Gmum sad to read your post. Hoping you get some resolution soon.

congratulations to those children who got what they wanted.

For those who didnt - there are other careers available in the medical field and some courses will be in clearing. IF it was a narrow miss - a young person I know couldnt apply for medicine because they were not forecast 3 As. Got AAB, did biomed and is now doing graduate medicine. I look at how focused and determined they are (having to work to fund it) and am sure they will be a good doctor, probably all the better for the struggle.

If it is a bigger miss then console them with how many doctors are unhappy and the thought that they may have dodged a bullet. Other careers in health here www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/

Oh no SomersetS and 2B1GMum I am gutted for you. We have all been through the ups and downs on this forum and I was really hoping they would all get in. X

Oh sorry SomersetS. Is it worth a re-mark or phoning round? hugs and and hopefully good advice from somewhere.

Congratulations to your DD biscuit2000..... 🎉🤗

@SomersetS it.must be gutting. Priority remark and see if school will hold place? Retake next summer? We decided clearing wouldn't be an option - rather take the time to regroup
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So sorry to hear that SomersetS....😔. Hope you get good support and advice from school.....💕

Great news biscuit2000 !

Managed a smile about the fact that she must interview well as she reached next stage of job interview for retail job! Hanging on phone to talk to pharmacology clearing.. 15
Mins so far. SomersetS - I hope there is a chance of a remark for your DD. Mine near for 2 but no near enough according to school.

SomersetS and 2B1GMum - I'm so sorry to hear this. It's such a difficult day - such highs and lows. Fingers crossed for them all.

Innertiger....sorry if you’ve already posted (texting from my mobile and don’t know how to refresh the screen!), but wondering how your DS has got on....? 🤔

Applied for remark but still no chance really.
Well done those who got the grades!

DD got into Plymouth, her firm choice. Now she’s tearful about going so far away. Next hurdle to cross will be leaving her there, but reading the posts, I realise how lucky she is. Congratulations to DC who got what they wanted and to DC who were not so fortunate - please note this - my daughter goes to a private school, where lots do medicine, they have a specialist medicine head of year. When 6th form started, she told us all that medicine was a 2 year cycle. She said that LOTS would not get in on their first attempt, that many would not get either UKCAT, interview success or grades. She said that Med Schools like to see the tenacity of trying for a second time, that it shows commitment and grit. Bristol will take retakes from 2019, along with Cardiff and Plymouth - others too. Go do that UKCAT and smash it, try again. Get a job in the health care arena, do GAP Medics - there is light at the end of the tunnel, Plymouth UKCAT has been published st 600 next year, they are doubling the intake numbers too, along with accepting AAB from some of my daughters cohort - something to think about. Your DC just need to want it enough. Lots of love to all xxx

I know quite a few who got in after results day—one of whom was actually packing for a gap year days or even weeks later when he got The Call.

It isn’t over yet. 💐 I honestly believe that if it’s for you it won’t go past you.

Congrats to those who have offspring with definite places now.

Big congratulations to your DD on securing her place at Plymouth Mommymoomitzi....🎉😊

I've been a long time lurker to this post having a much younger DD who wants to study Medicine, but haven't felt the need to comment until today for obvious reasons.

Congratulations to all your DC's who have made the grade and my heartfelt commiserations to those who didn't. I know how you feel ☹️.

I applied for Medicine in 1994, got offers from Liverpool (AAB) and The Royal London Medical School (as it was known then BBB), but stupidly put down Liverpool as my first choice.

Results day was bittersweet - A in maths, B in Chemistry but a bloomin D in Human Biology! Devastated was an under statement.

I was stubborn, decided Medicine wasn't for me, didn't retake Biology, went to Bristol to study Chemistry ( had a blast and got a great result) and am now an Accountant 🙄🙄!

Biggest mistake of my life. Every results day I pine for my missed career, wishing I had re-sat Biology. Every time I visit my GP or hospital I sit there envious of the Doctors.

I suppose what I am trying to say is don't let your kids give up on their dream if they really want to be a Doctor. Med schools do consider retakes. Make the most of a GAP year, but re-apply.

My Daughter has made her own mind up about Medicine - I have never swayed her opinions - she's far too strong minded for that! I'm looking forward to taking onboard all the advice on this forum on the near future but guess it will all be out of date when it's my time to be a worried Mum.

Congrats again to all - A levels are tough!

Hi Muddlethro - it was good news for us, DS got his first choice of Imperial. Feeling extremely fortunate today.

That is wonderful news innertiger. A friend of my DS’s is doing medicine at Imperial and really enjoying it. Many congratulations to your DS...🤗🎉

Feeling very fortunate and very relieved. DD Rejected by Firm (QMUL) and off to Southampton with AAB. (That Edexcel Chemistry Paper 2 was a killer apparently).
Delighted with the Insurance university obviously and hoping for positive outcomes for those who haven't already got what they wanted x

Another mum of a medic saying don’t give up!
My daughter was offered a place at Cardiff, didn’t get required results AAC which shocked everyone.
Did a bioscience undergraduate degree, worked as a HCA for a year and is now in her 4th year as a GEM in Nottingham.
As a HCP myself I honestly believe that Medical students who show this much tenacity and resilience will be by far the better Doctors and well equipped to deal with the realities of working in the NHS today.
My heart goes out to all of you .. but it us not the end of the road by any means
If anyone wants to PM me I know my daughter would be more than happy to emai anyone who wants a chat .

Thank goodness for Southampton 4sanity....and congratulations too... 🤗🎉

so sorry watford, 2BG1 and Somerset, really hope something works out for your DC. Big hugs

@4sanity amazing about Southampton- we rejected them!!!
Was the B in Chemistry? (Not sure I want to know the answer) x