NUS / NTU medicine application 2018/2019

[zac's mum]

(Unless things have changed since my time) studying Medicine requires student to dissect a cadaver during anatomy class.


Not everybody can bear doing this. That’s why not all of the triple science cohort from my JC went on to study medicine, even if their score qualified them to.

[Zeit]

zac's mum:

(Unless things have changed since my time) studying Medicine requires student to dissect a cadaver during anatomy class.


Not everybody can bear doing this. That’s why not all of the triple science cohort from my JC went on to study medicine, even if their score qualified them to.

Erm, of course still need to dissect now. If you don't dissect, how are you going to be a doctor huh? Need to take pledge and respect the 'silent mentors' (unclaimed / donated).
Also last time needed to deliver at least 4 babies too at Gyn&Obs dept.
Needed to purchase whole or half skeleton and put at home for revision. Half set was cheaper.

[Zeit]

Jamestpy:

My DS has perfect score in his recent A Level exam and he took BCME subject combination in JC. I encourage him to apply for medicine although he dont seem to be so keen. He was originally keen to study medicine which is the reason he chose this subject combination but somehow his interest kind of drifted and now he want to study Finance overseas. His interest now is to work in wealth/fund management sector probably in US. I have no problem with his interest in finance or working overseas but I felt kind of wasted if he gave up his original interest with his results and portfolio. I am afraid he will regret later in life. Medicine is a professional job and a valuable skill to have. So many people want to apply but can't and he is giving up like that? Should I talk to him further?

Oh why not, if he can get into a top uni in US? Many top global banks at Wall St will come knocking on their doors before they even graduate. Most can secure lucrative packages and perhaps even find an ABC gf with same high pay package, then both can buy an apartment at Tribeca, followed by immigration after some years. :evil:

But finance sector is volatile. Be prepared to be retrenched in a downturn, but child can always go to HK, Shanghai, London or Frankfurt or back to Singapore. Still highly sought after as we're also a financial and wealth mgmt hub.

[jtoh]

Jamestpy:

My DS has perfect score in his recent A Level exam and he took BCME subject combination in JC. I encourage him to apply for medicine although he dont seem to be so keen. He was originally keen to study medicine which is the reason he chose this subject combination but somehow his interest kind of drifted and now he want to study Finance overseas. His interest now is to work in wealth/fund management sector probably in US. I have no problem with his interest in finance or working overseas but I felt kind of wasted if he gave up his original interest with his results and portfolio. I am afraid he will regret later in life. Medicine is a professional job and a valuable skill to have. So many people want to apply but can't and he is giving up like that? Should I talk to him further?

If he is no longer interested in Medicine, it isn't a 'waste' not to apply for it. Better to realize it now than to spend 5 years studying for MBBS then realizing you don't like it but are still bonded to the government. Did he do any medicine-related attachments? Does he have a realistic view of medicine? Maybe being immersed in these environments made him realize that medicine wasn't for him.

[moonee]

i agree fully with Jtoh, its better if he pursue something he is passionate about or else he may land up doing medicine just to please u or do it half way and hating it. No harm talking to him again tho.

[iFirefly]

zac's mum:

(Unless things have changed since my time) studying Medicine requires student to dissect a cadaver during anatomy class.


Not everybody can bear doing this. That’s why not all of the triple science cohort from my JC went on to study medicine, even if their score qualified them to.

I understand that NUS teaches using prosecrion & dissection of real cadavers, whereas NTU uses synthetic cadavers (or both?).

[jtoh]

iFirefly:

zac's mum:

(Unless things have changed since my time) studying Medicine requires student to dissect a cadaver during anatomy class.


Not everybody can bear doing this. That’s why not all of the triple science cohort from my JC went on to study medicine, even if their score qualified them to.

I understand that NUS teaches using prosecrion & dissection of real cadavers, whereas NTU uses synthetic cadavers (or both?).

Yes, YLL teaches using prosection and dissection of real cadavers while LKC uses plasticized bodies.

[MMM]

My personal belief is studying medicine must be driven by one’s passion not because it’s a prestigious job.


Being a doctor is a very noble job. But looking at how they operate when my dad was hospitalized for months. It’s very long hours and from a work life balance perspective, I don’t think it’s good actually. I supposed they need to be very strong emotionally as well otherwise how can they empathize with their patients? Imagine having a doctor who is just doing his job… To face sickness, life and death constantly I suppose is no joke.

My dd who is in JC1 and doing BCME told us that she wants to do pharmaceutical science. We thought it’s good that she knows what she wants to aim for right from the start.

[rylee]

zac's mum:

Oic! Do both courses have the same entry requirements/COP? And where do the NTU grads do their housemanship? At NUH also?

COP for shortlisting (interview) for both medical schools are usually at 87.5 and above.

[rylee]

Any of your DC got the above shortlisting notification from NUS/NTU medicine last Friday?