Maybe try this link here?I tried searching for this group on facebook, but couldn't find it! I have also been accepted to the RCSI GEM program!
https://m.facebook.com/groups/416848535346436?ref=bookmarks
Maybe try this link here?I tried searching for this group on facebook, but couldn't find it! I have also been accepted to the RCSI GEM program!
I am assuming congratulations are in order?!Anyone waiting to hear from Galway acceptances have started !
Hi All, I am currently accepted to two US schools and the RCSI GEM program with waitlists at several other U.S. schools. Given the tight decision timeline for RCSI GEM I am trying to weigh the pros and cons of attending medical school in Ireland. I am a dual citizen, (French/American) schooled in the US and have lived abroad in London and am very open to living an international life. I am curious to hear everyone's thoughts especially those accepted to the RCSI GEM program - reasoning behind attending, etc. My MCAT is a 511 and GPA is 3.82 (Science GPA = 3.66) Thank you in advance!!!
Yes, thank you so much! I am so excited, just got my email today.I am assuming congratulations are in order?!
So just to confirm, Canadians who completed their high school in Canada, and Bachelors of Science from Canadian/American universities don't have to take IELTS or TOEFL right for Atlantic Bridge universities?
Was just on the phone with an Atlantic Bridge Representative, he said that NUI Galway has sent all their acceptances of first round for all programs. Sadly didn't get an email. On the contrary, looks like I will be heading to RCSI. Congrats to everyone who got accepted and good luck for all those who are waiting.
Hey Nada93, congratulations on that interview! I'm interviewing on the 8th though. May I ask what province are you from?
Congratulations to those who have revived offers from Limerick! I remember that day well 4 years ago
For information on them, I posted a nice long thread in either 2014 or 2015 on this forum. Check the thread out. Lots of answers to your questions will be there!
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Thanks! Congratulations to you too!
I live in Mississauga/Ontario so it's about 40-ish min drive to the interview place! How about you?
Thanks
Yeah I read it more than once actually! such a relieving thread. It's just the fact that i'll be spending almost a quarter of a million dollars just for tuition fees is what making really hesitant and worried! It's not a joke and i'm not sure if i'll be able to survive with that much of debt
Weird. I just got this in an email, "The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland has released their first round of offers. Unfortunately, you have not received a first round offer to RCSI, however, your application is on reserve and you are eligible to receive a second-round interview invitation. The next round of interviews for RCSI will be held in Toronto in early-June.
The additional five Irish medical schools you have applied to have not released their first round offers. First round offers will typically be released throughout March and early-April. Please feel free to follow up with us again shortly for further updates on your application.
Best regards,
The Admissions Office"
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What??!! I'm so confused right now, are they playing games or did the rep that I talked to gave me false information, cause he also opened up my file and said that u got into RCSI but not in the rest and that I missed NUIG's first round of offers.
I received an offer from UCC for the 5 year program on March 10th (i'm assuming first round), and I am in the process of accepting.Has anyone heard from UCC or UCD?
Anyone for GEMI received an offer from UCC for the 5 year program on March 10th (i'm assuming first round), and I am in the process of accepting.
I am American@Rosewater13 and @jj518 Congratulations!!
If you don't mimd sharing, are u guys American or Canadian?
^^ Exactly that.
It's agonizing, the waiting. We've all been there. "Did it get lost in the mail? Is something on its way? Where is my application? Who is looking at it?"
But if you are going to hear something, you will be notified via email first, then something gets posted to you later.
Every year, the same freakout happens, and ABP gets inundated with calls and emails about what's going on. I've read that people contact FedEx and see if anything is on its way to them (don't do this, email will happen first).
Schools that interview will send things out by end of March. After April ends, then there will be second rounds or other offers from those schools (RSCI and UL). The rest will have ongoing offers. You can hear as late as September.
It's tough, but the best thing you can do for yourself is to chill out, stop going in circles and wait. I know that won't happen, but it really is the best thing to do.
I am CanadianI am American
Hey guys! I just found this thread. I was accepted into the RCSI 4 year GEM class of 2021! Yay!
Stats summary: 31 year old, nontraditional (previous BA & MA) | MCAT 33 | post bac GPA 3.98 | several years of hospital volunteering & shadowing in many specialties, I also teach disadvantaged high school & middle school students | this is my third app cycle & I'm waitlisted at one of my IS schools
I interviewed in NYC Feb. 26 & I have until 3/27 to accept
I'm so glad I found this thread! I'm excited about starting med school but also nervous about how in the world I'm going to make the move. I'll def be joining the FB page
Good luck to the rest of you still waiting!
Hey! Thanks! Generally, Irish schools carry a good amount of prestige, UK schools are as hard to get into as US MD schools, I wanted an MD and research opportunities, and Australia is just too far away for me. RCSI has a fantastic North American match rate and a long and excellent performance record. Plus, who wouldn't want to spend their med school years on the Emerald Isle! An international medical experience can enrich your education in so many ways. But you should definitely research every school individually for yourself. Contact admissions and get their stats.. Ask to be put in contact with current students.. Look up and contact alumns near you..Congratulations!!! That's so exciting! May I ask, why Ireland? Are you considering US schools? Also, was your post bac. a masters program? Did you like it? I'm considering doing a post bac. as well.
~Mnski~
I live in Vancouver/BC, so...a pretty long drive to the interview place....lol
I'm flying out on the 7th.
UL has the cheapest tuition of all the ABP schools unless they've changed it?
Even at that, it's not cheap, no.
You know what, the Irish schools also have 5 and 6 year programs. I don't think you need the post bac if you apply to those. Somebody confirm this for me please...
No they haven't (according to ABP website it's 41 grands a year). But anyways too early to start worrying about that now i guess! i'm still struggling with what to wear to the interview lol. Btw do you happen to remember if you've received a confirmation email for the interview? I mean so far i've only gotten the congratulations email from the ABP and they even spelled my name wrong . I called them and they confirmed it and that was it!
Accepted at UCC GEM yesterday.
Oh! Not too bad though! will let you know how mine goes
Btw, does anyone know if it's possible to get multiple offers? Or once you get one that's it your application gets pulled out from the other schools?