I am 39 years old and I was in school for respiratory therapy I did that and I also was an LPN for nine years now I'm working as a mechanic I'm sorry I'm not a mechanic anymore I'm now an inspector but I was working at this company that builds airplanes for the last 13 years now but I was also working in the medical field and it was amazing but I didn't have the wisdom to move any further than respiratory therapy but
While you don't have the largest audience on TH-cam, I believe the value of what you are doing is huge. This is perspective from a retired engineer with an MBA. Please continue forward as the world has too few like you!!
Thank you so much for such a candid and lucid presentation of how you applied to medical school, particularly your discussion of how your musical background biased medical schools against your application. In my opinion, medical schools should consider more people like you. Being a good musician is just as important and useful as a scientific background for medical school. Taking good care of people and innovating in medicine takes much more than science. I received a BA from Reed College in biology and chemistry, a PhD in physiology and biophysics from the University of Iowa, and an MD from Stanford University. I did it in a hurry, taking about 3 years for each degree. If I had to do it over again, I probably would have taken more time for each, to learn more than science, to be a better doctor and scientist. You sing beautifully and I imagine your choice between medicine and music to have been difficult. Thank you for going to medical school. You will be a wonderful doctor.
Lila, wouldn’t it be nice to have several lifetimes? Perhaps you should parlay your interest in quantum biology to make several life times possible. I think Tara hit the nail of the head when she described the struggles she had convincing medical schools to accept her. I think that many of the medical schools had a hard time imagining a physician-musician. When I was becoming a physician-scientist in the 1970’s, many people did not think such a career was possible. Yes, I think that it is possible but you have to work hard and be creative. I think that each will make you better. Wise.
Tara, while re-reading my answer to you, I realized that I may have mistakenly implied that you should just be a physician. I actually meant that you will be a better doctor and a better musician if you did both. Wise.
I’m an ex-pat Canadian 🇨🇦 now retired north of Seattle. My doctor at our local hospital’s wound-care clinic where I was treated did his medical training in Dublin. (I’m not sure if there is more than one med school?) He spoke highly of his time there. I wish you the very best with both your med training and your music!!!
Best of luck. Graduate here of Limerick Med School. 4 years out!! Paediatrician in Dublin :) Love your music and have seen you busking a few times. One thing I want to stress is that you DO NOT LOSE your passion and interest in music. You have no idea how, if you step out of the box, on the wards the impact that you can have on people. I've seen what music therapy can do for kids on the Oncology ward so PLEASE don't lose sight of it!!!
Thank you so much for writing in! If you ever see me out on Grafton in the future please come up and say hi (I really like getting to know other people). Wow, congratulations for being 4 years out and I will definitely take your advice to heart. Music and Medicine are both extremely important to me, and thank you for stressing the importance of both.
Hello Tara I am a Canadian woman I was born in Saskatchewan I live in British Columbia my grandfather on my mother's side is Irish and I think Canada has a strong hold and love for Ireland as well as America the same. I think the Irish are awesome people and I'm glad they accepted you and I think you will be awesome and Ireland I'm sure is proud of you God bless
Tara, I love to listen to you sing, but it is just as important to hear about you, not just your talent. I’m open for both and look forward to hearing from you again ! 👍
coop90808 I’m so glad you’re interested in hearing more! There will still be plenty of music on my channel for you to listen to, these videos will be sprinkled in!
I could not edit my original post. There are clear differences in the type of applicants US vs Canadian medical schools seek. US medical schools differ even there. Many schools seek the highest GPA and MCAT score possible. Others will accept older applicants and those with varied life experiences. They tend to be the ones not so research focused. Again congratulations on your acceptance and I hope your studies are progressing well.
For viewers watching this who may be considering this path to becoming a physician, it might be worth knowing the cost, generally speaking, of doing medical school abroad. I went to med school in Canada where it is (or was) fairly affordable; I may be mistaken (and please correct me if I am) but I believe the overseas option may be prohibitively expensive for many. Despite your discouragement with the Canadian system, it sounds like you only applied the one time, whereas it's not uncommon for applicants to apply several times, as I did, before even being offered an interview. Also, many students in my med school came from arts backgrounds, like yours (mine was in Fine Arts) - far from being a disadvantage, I'd say it provides a bonus when writing a personal statement that stands out from the rest; it also makes for a more interesting interview. I mention this different perspective so others watching with arts backgrounds won't feel that it's hopeless for them to apply! Respectfully, it sounds like you were perhaps anxious to get into a med school right away, when - given the solid MCAT scores you mention elsewhere, and your interesting background - you probably did stand a reasonable chance of admission in a subsequent year. Also - I'm not sure if this is true of the schools in Ireland, but some of the other international med schools are known for failing large numbers of their students, which of course would be devastating (and very important to know before going "all-in")! Meanwhile, in Canada, it's fairly hard to get kicked-out once you're in! Lastly, there's no guarantee that an overseas graduate will gain entry back into Canada to work (though I believe Ireland grads have better success than those in other overseas programs). Best of luck with your studies - it sounds like you're enjoying the experience, and have found a nice balance between medicine and music!
Hi J Rae, Thanks for writing and making extremely good points about the difference between med school experiences in Canada vs. Abroad. In my video I am not trying to discourage people from applying in Canada or saying that it is hopeless to be accepted to medical school in Canada, I am just outlining my experiences through the application process. In fact, I do believe I mention that if you have the opportunity to attend medical school in Canada - that it should be your first choice. Yes, going to medical school abroad is extremely expensive in comparison to the cost of attending in Canada. This is something that I did not talk about in this video, but I do plan on making a video this year about the pros and cons of going to med school abroad - and this will be a main discussion point. This video was more about how I got into med school abroad and why I chose Ireland vs other countries. I did only apply in Canada once - and I did plan on applying again the following year (and doing things to bolster my application such as extra classes and additional volunteering/work beyond my current experience); however, this was before I knew about Ireland as an option. When I knew Ireland was an option (even though it would be a costly option), I decided I would see if I got in there before I applied in Canada a second time so that I was familiar with the process and could take a closer look at some of the schools. Many Canadian students in my class did apply in Canada multiple times, including taking on additional degrees, and still were unable to gain entry in Canada. I have heard of arts students (students studying music/fine art) gaining entry to schools in Canada - but I still felt that I was at a huge disadvantage (just looking at the numeric data from the various medical schools), and when the opportunity came to go to school in Ireland I decided to take it (which was my own personal choice, and there were a couple other factors that promoted that choice). I have heard of some international medical schools failing large numbers of students; however, this has not been a problem at my institution in Ireland (I can't speak for schools I haven't attended). I know some schools in Eastern Europe follow a model where they only let a certain percentage of students from year 1 pass to year 2, year 2 to year 3, etc. but that model is not employed in Ireland. You are also correct in saying that it is much more difficult for students to gain a residency in Canada, and if they obtain residency many IMGs take part in return of service agreements. This is something that everyone in my class was familiar with before we started school in Ireland - the school even brings it up in the interview to ensure that students understand the process of getting back and have plans in place to do so. Also, many Canadian students (including myself) also consider the US and take the USMLE (which I will sit this August). All in all, I think that students who have the opportunity to attend Canadian medical schools should! I just was trying to talk about my experience, and how I applied to Ireland. Thanks for writing - I really enjoy having these kinds of conversations and I would love to hear more about your experience with Canadian med school (how the process was for you, what you plan to specialize in/what you specialized in)! -T
@@DrTaraJamieson Thanks for your thoughtful reply. I respect that you can't address everything in one video (without it being the longest video ever!) and I appreciate how openly you consider things. If would be illuminating to do a video at some point on the pros and cons of Canada v, Ireland v. say, a Caribbean school, perhaps even a live Q & A with 3 different perspectives! My experience was indeed different - and not without costs; just different ones from yours. I was not the most competitive applicant, but I also applied 6 times (SIX!) and I was very strategic about it; I was slowly upgrading, taking philosophy courses I knew I could smoke to raise my GPA. Eventually it worked, though it took time. But it wasn't like those 6 years applying weren't also great years! That is, it wasn't just about the goal. In any case, the comments section definitely shows the interest people,e have in the process! Oh, I did a family med residency, also at Mac. My goal was to work part-time and write part-time. I now have a wonderful, slightly unusual practice; I do MD psychotherapy, and also work with chronically ill patients on improving quality of life. I have a relaxed schedule and my dog comes with me every day. I live in the country on a big farm property and feel glad to not be in Toronto! I'll look forward to watching (and reading) future vids. Continued good luck on your adventure. Cheers!
One extremely important stressor that you're not addressing is time. Nobody wants to kick around and wait more than half a decade before admission especially when medicine is a career that is known to consume all of the years in your 20s - that being said, who would want their careers to consume their 20s + their 30s? Also, there isn't concrete evidence that a diverse major is an inherent advantage - if we're talking the truth here, the thing that will increase your chances are high stats (i.e., the holy trifecta that is CASPER, MCAT and GPA - where you REQUIRED to score high on ALL OF THEM). And to your point about ' no guarantee entry back into Canada" isn't specific to IMGs as there are instances where Canadian students at Canadian medical students fail to land a spot for residency in Canada. Keeping this mind, I believe it's important to understand that as individuals, we all have different needs and put more weight on certain stressors than others (e.g., money vs. time).
Hey my name is Davis and I’m applying to med school. I’d really like to get some advice on applying to a med school in Ireland. Like what kind of MCAT score do you need and how many students do they take.
The number of students admitted varies year by year - and the MCAT score range for people admitted to Irish schools can be found on the atlantic bridge website (www.atlanticbridge.com ) I believe it’s in the FAQ section.
So proud of you and I don’t even know you as I said you are an inspiration a ball of energy positive just amazing wishing you the best of everything like I said I will forward this to my daughter hoping for her to breathe some of your positivity good luck some reason I don’t think you’re going to need Luck With your attitude looking forward to more videos thank you once again
Hey Tara, can you talk a little bit about how you went about preparing for the MCAT? My understanding is that in your undergrad degree you didn't take any science courses at all -- is that correct? If so, I find it impressive that you were able to prepare yourself for the MCAT without having taking classes in chem/bio/etc and am wondering how you did it. As I'm sure you know, in the US, most students who take the MCAT take science courses in college as "pre-meds", even if their undergrad degree is in something else (say, philosophy or history). And if they didn't take those courses, they usually go into post-baccalaurate programs first before taking the MCAT. So if you didn't do any of this and still managed to prepare for the MCAT, I think that is so impressive! And I would love to hear more about how you did it.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It was very inspiring. Are you happy with the choice of university and country you made, or could it have been better?
Love your video’s how old are you so young but so mature for your age I’m sending these videos t my fifteen year old daughter. Greatest inspiration ever 😘
So I only interviewed for RCSI, so I can only speak to my experience in that interview (I did a more extensive post over on my instagram if you want to check it out instagram.com/tarajamiesonmusic ). But, I found the interview I had to be very conversational - and based very heavily on my personal statement (I don't know if this would be the same for UCD and Limerick). One thing that may be similar between the schools - is that they asked why I wanted to go into medicine, why I wanted to study in Ireland, what I knew about the school - think of your standard interview questions. I think the biggest piece of advice I can give you is to show up prepared (know your personal statement, know the school you are applying to, practice your answers to the more standard questions), and to be yourself!
Thanks for the share, Things happen for a reason, You meet people for a reason andI'm really glad You're there and not here in the states as far as medical school goes. In reference to your Instagram post (for some reason I'm not able to post comments), I've been on an Unconventional Journey for almost 18 yrs which I hope to share sooner than later. Stay You and Have a Wonderful Weekend : )
Jim Corbeil I think that unconventional journeys can sometimes be the most fun (albeit sometimes nerve wracking)! Excited to hear yours one of these days!
You are going to do great things! The medical field and your patients will be blessed to have met you. I have been to Ireland, loved it. My Irish blood lines actually came through Canada, O'Reilly surname and my other half is from Scotland. My user name is actually my great grandfather from Sweden LOL loved listening to your story. It would be great to sit down and just talk about life with you over coffee... :)
Could you make a video on financing medical school!? Ontarian here!! And applied through Atlantic bridge!! Just worried about the cost for international students…
Love the med school video! You should make this a series! I would also like to know how the move happened? I know it’s really hard to find a flat in Dublin and all... how did you get accustomed?
These are great questions! Def plan on making this a series, this is just the first installment! The move was a challenge, trying to distill my life down into a few suitcases was very difficult. But my parents came over to help which made the move a lot easier. Finding a place was hard, but now that I have one I don't plan on moving any time soon!
Hello, when you get your degree plz consider the Sudbury Ontario area.. I've been on the health care connect list here for 4 yrs now waiting for a family Doctor that's accepting new patients.. Imagine having your #1 fan as your 1st patient :)
Tim Q the shortage of family doctors throughout Canada is a huge issue! I’m still deciding where I’m going to end up, but I’ve got lots of time to decide that yet!
Hello Doctor Jamieson, I really enjoyed your video and I'm motivated to study medicine, I'm a Graduated nursing student with lots of clinical experiences do you think that I will got any chance to study medicine in Ireland ?
Hi Tara! This video was so informative. Just wondering - did you have to take any premed courses before you applied, such as chemistry or biology, assuming you didn't take those courses during undergrad? Or does your med school not require premed sciences courses?
Is the quality of education in UCD, UCC or RCSI the same as in say US/Canadian medical schools? How would you compare UCD, UCC, and RCSI (with each other)?
I am a bit confused, so with RCSI, do you get an MD degree? their award is bachelor of medicine and since I already have the bachelor , how does it translate to NorthAmerican residency programs?
The degree we get is MB BCh BAO - which is a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, and Bachelor of Obstetrics. It is equivalent to a North American MD and is accepted as such in North America - in Ireland an MD is an advanced degree in medicine (seen as similar/same vein as a PhD) and is a research based degree. RCSI also maintains accreditation with the US and Canadian match systems.
I've heard that Ireland does not allow for Northan Americian medical students to practice after medical school. Is that true? If so, how likely is it to return back to Canada? Thank you for this amazing video!
Ireland does allow North American students to apply for intern year positions - we just aren’t guaranteed positions (the Irish students are guaranteed positions after graduation). Many students choose to apply to intern year and then apply to Canada/USA after. Students do match back to Canada every year. Things were more difficult for students last year due to COVID. Canada has fewer positions available in the US so more students match to the US every year than to Canada.
I only ‘finished’ my application in February and my MCAT was scheduled for March 27th but now due to COVID-19 I’ve had to reschedule for April 24th (and that could be cancelled too...). I’m pretty worried that it’s gonna be too late considering the schools do rolling admission :( Atlantic Bridge says applicants can get conditional offers pending their MCAT score; I’m wondering if you know anything about that? Because it’s now late March and I’ve had no correspondence from schools😅
JKarstadt I don’t know a ton about how schools are coping with applications during these unprecedented conditions. It seems reasonable that schools may be more lenient with the receipt of MCAT scores during this time because of the ongoing closures of testing centers - but unfortunately I don’t know. If you wanted more information about how RCSI is handling this specifically I would reach out to admissions@rcsi.com. It may take them a little longer to respond because everyone is working from home. Otherwise contacting Atlantic bridge may be your best option.
This is true, you don't have to do the MCAT for the 5-year program. You do have to do the MCAT for the 4-year program, which is the program I am in. Also, if you are not Irish and you have completed a bachelors degree RCSI requires that you apply to the 4-year program. If you have not yet completed your bachelors RCSI allows you to apply to the 5-year program.
@@DrTaraJamieson all this. and also Atlantic Bridge makes the process so easy and headache free. Also the schools that dont require you to do the MCAT are, Trinity, RCSI Baharain, and National University Galway . only issue for me really is figuring out how to write my essays lol
Please, can I ask you a question? The thing is, that I am from Slovakia (EU country) and am EU citizen. But I am studying at a high school that is American, with american system, grades, teachers, everything so basically after I graduate I will hold an american High School Diploma and AP diploma. But I am an EU citizen and the american school I study at is in Slovakia too. Will I apply through CAO or Atlantic Bridge then?
Violet Gray hi violet! That is a great question. I don’t know the answer based on your situation, but RCSI has a tool to help people figure this out (as figuring out where you stand can be complicated) you can find it here: www.rcsi.com/dublin/undergraduate/application-information/finance/eu-vs-non-eu-policy ALSO, the admissions office is always really responsive and a great resource to reach out to! You can email them at admissions@rcsi.ie or follow their Instagram page @rcsi_studentlife.
@@DrTaraJamieson Thank you very much. ❤️ I am also considering applying to the graduate entry after I recieve my bachelor's. Please, how can international students pay their fees? Can I have a debt and pay the fees when I start earning money? If no, can I get any scholarships as a postgraduate medical student? Thank you!
@@genevievecaldwell213 Hi Violet, a lot of students take out loans to attend medical school, but the payment process differs from country to country. I'm sorry I can't be of more help with this, but your best bet would be to reach out to your loan provider to see what their individual policy is!
Hi Tara, did your mcats, independent of score, take off one year of studies so 4 instead of 5 years. Are you planning on practicing back in Canada? I appreciate your time if you respond. Thank you.
Hi! Great questions. At the time of making this video (just after I finished my first year - oh how time flies) I was still considering practicing in Canada. However, I have now decided that I would like to practice in the US and I am not applying to Canada. At RCSI in order to apply to the graduate medicine program (the program I am in) you have to have previously done a bachelors degree and taken the MCAT which makes the course length 4 years, but you also have to factor in that most people in my class have done at least a bachelors (avg 4 years) and some have master's and PhDs (2-4+ years on top of that) before starting medical school.
/jawdrop /heartswell wow! I can see now you are an exemplary person, stick to your guns and ideals! you've come so far already on a hope and a dream, and I have full confidence you are going to make an exceptional music therapist pediatric style! I'm rooting and gunning for you honey!! sooo much talent AND brains in that little package
Hi! The application requirements for the graduate medicine program at RCSI (the school I attend) are a bachelors degree in any subject and having taken the MCAT or GAMSAT. If you are interested in attending medical school in Ireland, I would recommend going to the websites of the individual schools as the application process can vary depending on your country of origin/citizenship.
I wished I had known about all those shortcuts back in the 1990's. I do not know how you could have passed the MCAT without the Chemistry/Biology background. You must have photographic memory because it is a nightmare unless you have a serious grasp of sciences.
Hello Doctor. Your video is really informative. I am an MBBS graduate from Nepal. I am taking USMLE exams. Could you please tell me how can I do postgraduate in medicine (internal medicine or pediatric or family medicine or GP) in Ireland using my USMLE scores. In addition, can u please provide which websites will have authentic informations about it. Thank you very much!!
RCSI has a graduate entry medicine (GEM) program and a direct entry medicine program (DEM). GEM students must have taken the MCAT and completed a previous undergraduate degree. DEM students do not need to take the MCAT, but they can’t have a previous undergraduate degree. For more info please see www.RCSI.com
Yes you do not have to have an MCAT score to apply to the 5 year program - however RCSI requires students who have completed a previous degree to only apply to the graduate program (and the MCAT is required to apply for the GEM program).
Tara Jamieson but it says on the website that only their 4 year program does, but the 5 year one for people who have not yet finished their undergrad can apply to the 5 year program with no MCAT required.
Hi Tasnim, I'm sorry if I wasn't clear in my above comment ("you do not have to have an MCAT score to apply to the 5 year program" is what I wrote in the above comment). Here's something that may help: 5 Year Program - you haven't completed a bachelors degree (you could have done a couple years of university or be coming from high school) and you DON'T need to take the MCAT 4 Year Program (Graduate Entry Medicine) - you've completed a bachelors degree (+/- other degrees like a masters/or PhD) and you MUST take the MCAT/GAMSAT (GAMSAT is the european MCAT) Does that clear everything up? (this is also specific to RCSI - check out www.atlanticbridge.com for info about other schools)
Because I was in the graduate medical program I had to take the MCAT and not the HPAT - so unfortunately I don't have any tips that I can offer on that front. I would definitely reach out to @RCSI_Studentlife on instagram though - because they might have some tips OR they may be able to connect you to someone who has experience with the HPAT to answer your questions!
Soham Bhamare it depends on the school, the stream (graduate entry vs. direct entry), and where you are from. The websites for the different schools would have more info for you.
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, but I'm not entirely sure how I can help you. Your best bet is to do some research on the school websites themselves, and they would be able to give you the best information on how to apply. For more info about RCSI check out their website (www.rcsi.ie ) or email admissions@rcsi.ie
They had us list all of the science prerequisites that we had in the application, but the only major requirements are having a bachelors degree and taking the MCAT (if you are able to learn the science enough to take the MCAT they are likely able to teach you the science to succeed in medical school). Not having a science background does make the curriculum more difficult; however, it is possible. If you are interested in RCSI, I would highly recommend reaching out to admissions@rcsi.ie and/or Atlantic Bridge if you are from North America (www.atlanticbridge.com ).
I don't have an interest in practicing medicine in Ireland - so I have not personally explored this option too much. If I did end up staying in Ireland to practice (and that is a huge if) it would only be to complete intern year. My interest lies in returning to North America so that I can be closer to my family, while also pursuing my career in pediatrics.
Hi! While I don't feel comfortable sharing my personal MCAT score and GPA, I can share with you the MCAT minimum score for my medical school admission year for RCSI which was 503. I remember exactly how nervous I was after I wrote my MCAT, and the waiting feels like it goes on forever. You Got This and Congratulations on finishing the exam!
Hey! I’ve got a video coming out soon (2-3 weeks) all about interviews and I mention my personal statement there. I am also planning on doing a video all about personal statements in the near future as well!
I don't believe I was referring to US medical schools in this video (please correct me if I am wrong or if I wasn't clear in my video) - I was referring mostly to my experience applying in Canada, where you can be limited on where you apply based on the type of undergraduate degree you have. Yes, there are many schools in the US that I could have applied to had I taken extra classes to make sure I had the correct prerequisites; however, I didn't really consider applying to med school in the US because of my personal circumstances.
Tara Jamieson thanks for your response. I believe it is the same for schools in Canada. Looking up the prerequisites for University of Toronto, it said the Batchelor’s degree could be in anything as long as the correct classes were also taken.
Stefano DiCenso yes. So I applied to all of the Canadian medical schools that would accept my degree as it was, took the MCAT, and had a plan to reapply (after taking additional courses) if I wasn’t successful so that I could increase the number of schools that I could apply to. I had a lot of sleepless nights, and lots of weighing out of what I did was going to be right. I also decided that applying abroad was a good idea given how notoriously difficult it is to get in to Canadian medical school, even if you have done everything right. I didn’t anticipate getting in to medical school in Ireland (I thought I was going to get rejected, but that applying was a good idea anyway), but once I did I made the decision that going abroad would probably be best for my situation. This wasn’t a decision that I made lightly, but I wouldn’t have done it any other way.
KECHI IBE no problem, for more info on the application I would suggest looking at the RCSI website (www.rcsi.ie ) or the websites of the schools you are interested. They usually have their application requirements outlined there, or they have someone you can contact from the school to answer all of your questions.
Each program at each school has different fees - it also depends on if you are European or not. I would suggest looking at the websites of the schools you are interested in and their fees are usually outlined in the prospective students section.
Because your smart motivated and have spunk. My son 25. Adores you. Sudbury hospital could use you. We are organic gardening firewood farm. And he is building a new house. He adores you.
Lanethejane not getting enough points isn’t the end of the road. You can explore opportunities to study medicine in places like poland where the entry requirements are significantly less. You can also go study something else in college and then do graduate entry medicine after it
ciaran boyle I didn’t know that many people left for Australia this year. I know quite a few do go abroad for residency, almost all of the North American students strive to go back to North America (including myself).
What is the strangest journey you have been on? Let me know in the comments!
I am 39 years old and I was in school for respiratory therapy I did that and I also was an LPN for nine years now I'm working as a mechanic I'm sorry I'm not a mechanic anymore I'm now an inspector but I was working at this company that builds airplanes for the last 13 years now but I was also working in the medical field and it was amazing but I didn't have the wisdom to move any further than respiratory therapy but
I’m Libyan graduated from med school in Libya living in South Africa studying for plab “us exam “ so I can move to New Zealand and practice there
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While you don't have the largest audience on TH-cam, I believe the value of what you are doing is huge. This is perspective from a retired engineer with an MBA. Please continue forward as the world has too few like you!!
Love your videos Tara Keep your dream no body can steal them away, you are a beautiful person. one of a kind
You are a smart, strong girl and I feel you will be successful at whatever you do!!
Thank you so much for such a candid and lucid presentation of how you applied to medical school, particularly your discussion of how your musical background biased medical schools against your application. In my opinion, medical schools should consider more people like you. Being a good musician is just as important and useful as a scientific background for medical school. Taking good care of people and innovating in medicine takes much more than science. I received a BA from Reed College in biology and chemistry, a PhD in physiology and biophysics from the University of Iowa, and an MD from Stanford University. I did it in a hurry, taking about 3 years for each degree. If I had to do it over again, I probably would have taken more time for each, to learn more than science, to be a better doctor and scientist. You sing beautifully and I imagine your choice between medicine and music to have been difficult. Thank you for going to medical school. You will be a wonderful doctor.
Lila, wouldn’t it be nice to have several lifetimes? Perhaps you should parlay your interest in quantum biology to make several life times possible. I think Tara hit the nail of the head when she described the struggles she had convincing medical schools to accept her. I think that many of the medical schools had a hard time imagining a physician-musician. When I was becoming a physician-scientist in the 1970’s, many people did not think such a career was possible. Yes, I think that it is possible but you have to work hard and be creative. I think that each will make you better. Wise.
Tara, while re-reading my answer to you, I realized that I may have mistakenly implied that you should just be a physician. I actually meant that you will be a better doctor and a better musician if you did both. Wise.
I’m an ex-pat Canadian 🇨🇦 now retired north of Seattle. My doctor at our local hospital’s wound-care clinic where I was treated did his medical training in Dublin. (I’m not sure if there is more than one med school?) He spoke highly of his time there. I wish you the very best with both your med training and your music!!!
There are 3 medical schools in Dublin, and all of them have amazing programs that are slightly different from each other.
Tara, awesome wish you all the best in your medical studies!
Best of luck. Graduate here of Limerick Med School. 4 years out!! Paediatrician in Dublin :) Love your music and have seen you busking a few times. One thing I want to stress is that you DO NOT LOSE your passion and interest in music. You have no idea how, if you step out of the box, on the wards the impact that you can have on people. I've seen what music therapy can do for kids on the Oncology ward so PLEASE don't lose sight of it!!!
Thank you so much for writing in! If you ever see me out on Grafton in the future please come up and say hi (I really like getting to know other people). Wow, congratulations for being 4 years out and I will definitely take your advice to heart. Music and Medicine are both extremely important to me, and thank you for stressing the importance of both.
*You're such an inspiration Tara! 😍💕*
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Thankyou Miss Jamieson ,I loved your open and honest approach to life ,farewell and may the force be with you,I’ll be listening .
Hello Tara I am a Canadian woman I was born in Saskatchewan I live in British Columbia my grandfather on my mother's side is Irish and I think Canada has a strong hold and love for Ireland as well as America the same. I think the Irish are awesome people and I'm glad they accepted you and I think you will be awesome and Ireland I'm sure is proud of you God bless
Hi Tara.
Interesting video to see. Determination and making an attempt is definitely important. Hopefully RCSI treats you well.
I am having a great time at the school so far, its definitely a lot of hard work, but the school has done nothing but support me so far.
I'm not sure if I prefer listening to you talking or singing! You're perfect at both!
I would love to see more medical videos! Never heard of music therapy that sounds pretty awesome!
Starshema Rash I’ve been making lots more med videos since this one came out - and I have a new one coming out on Wednesday!
Tara, I love to listen to you sing, but it is just as important to hear about you, not just your talent. I’m open for both and look forward to hearing from you again
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coop90808 I’m so glad you’re interested in hearing more! There will still be plenty of music on my channel for you to listen to, these videos will be sprinkled in!
SMART LADY,I WISH YOU GOOD IN EVERYTHING.
Thank you! I wish you all the best as well!
Hi Tara you are really inspirational thank you
You Rock Tara! I will always be a true fan!!!
I would love to go to med school and your videos are so helpful to see what its really like, please make more like these! X
Anna Forbes I’ve made a few more med school videos - and I’m definitely planning on making more!
I could not edit my original post. There are clear differences in the type of applicants US vs Canadian medical schools seek. US medical schools differ even there. Many schools seek the highest GPA and MCAT score possible. Others will accept older applicants and those with varied life experiences. They tend to be the ones not so research focused. Again congratulations on your acceptance and I hope your studies are progressing well.
Very interesting and insightful and informative. Thank you.
Love your music, Tara Good luck !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
divit dean 🥰🥰🥰🥰
For viewers watching this who may be considering this path to becoming a physician, it might be worth knowing the cost, generally speaking, of doing medical school abroad. I went to med school in Canada where it is (or was) fairly affordable; I may be mistaken (and please correct me if I am) but I believe the overseas option may be prohibitively expensive for many.
Despite your discouragement with the Canadian system, it sounds like you only applied the one time, whereas it's not uncommon for applicants to apply several times, as I did, before even being offered an interview. Also, many students in my med school came from arts backgrounds, like yours (mine was in Fine Arts) - far from being a disadvantage, I'd say it provides a bonus when writing a personal statement that stands out from the rest; it also makes for a more interesting interview. I mention this different perspective so others watching with arts backgrounds won't feel that it's hopeless for them to apply! Respectfully, it sounds like you were perhaps anxious to get into a med school right away, when - given the solid MCAT scores you mention elsewhere, and your interesting background - you probably did stand a reasonable chance of admission in a subsequent year.
Also - I'm not sure if this is true of the schools in Ireland, but some of the other international med schools are known for failing large numbers of their students, which of course would be devastating (and very important to know before going "all-in")! Meanwhile, in Canada, it's fairly hard to get kicked-out once you're in! Lastly, there's no guarantee that an overseas graduate will gain entry back into Canada to work (though I believe Ireland grads have better success than those in other overseas programs). Best of luck with your studies - it sounds like you're enjoying the experience, and have found a nice balance between medicine and music!
Hi J Rae, Thanks for writing and making extremely good points about the difference between med school experiences in Canada vs. Abroad.
In my video I am not trying to discourage people from applying in Canada or saying that it is hopeless to be accepted to medical school in Canada, I am just outlining my experiences through the application process. In fact, I do believe I mention that if you have the opportunity to attend medical school in Canada - that it should be your first choice.
Yes, going to medical school abroad is extremely expensive in comparison to the cost of attending in Canada. This is something that I did not talk about in this video, but I do plan on making a video this year about the pros and cons of going to med school abroad - and this will be a main discussion point. This video was more about how I got into med school abroad and why I chose Ireland vs other countries.
I did only apply in Canada once - and I did plan on applying again the following year (and doing things to bolster my application such as extra classes and additional volunteering/work beyond my current experience); however, this was before I knew about Ireland as an option. When I knew Ireland was an option (even though it would be a costly option), I decided I would see if I got in there before I applied in Canada a second time so that I was familiar with the process and could take a closer look at some of the schools. Many Canadian students in my class did apply in Canada multiple times, including taking on additional degrees, and still were unable to gain entry in Canada. I have heard of arts students (students studying music/fine art) gaining entry to schools in Canada - but I still felt that I was at a huge disadvantage (just looking at the numeric data from the various medical schools), and when the opportunity came to go to school in Ireland I decided to take it (which was my own personal choice, and there were a couple other factors that promoted that choice).
I have heard of some international medical schools failing large numbers of students; however, this has not been a problem at my institution in Ireland (I can't speak for schools I haven't attended). I know some schools in Eastern Europe follow a model where they only let a certain percentage of students from year 1 pass to year 2, year 2 to year 3, etc. but that model is not employed in Ireland.
You are also correct in saying that it is much more difficult for students to gain a residency in Canada, and if they obtain residency many IMGs take part in return of service agreements. This is something that everyone in my class was familiar with before we started school in Ireland - the school even brings it up in the interview to ensure that students understand the process of getting back and have plans in place to do so. Also, many Canadian students (including myself) also consider the US and take the USMLE (which I will sit this August).
All in all, I think that students who have the opportunity to attend Canadian medical schools should! I just was trying to talk about my experience, and how I applied to Ireland.
Thanks for writing - I really enjoy having these kinds of conversations and I would love to hear more about your experience with Canadian med school (how the process was for you, what you plan to specialize in/what you specialized in)!
-T
@@DrTaraJamieson Thanks for your thoughtful reply. I respect that you can't address everything in one video (without it being the longest video ever!) and I appreciate how openly you consider things. If would be illuminating to do a video at some point on the pros and cons of Canada v, Ireland v. say, a Caribbean school, perhaps even a live Q & A with 3 different perspectives!
My experience was indeed different - and not without costs; just different ones from yours. I was not the most competitive applicant, but I also applied 6 times (SIX!) and I was very strategic about it; I was slowly upgrading, taking philosophy courses I knew I could smoke to raise my GPA. Eventually it worked, though it took time. But it wasn't like those 6 years applying weren't also great years! That is, it wasn't just about the goal. In any case, the comments section definitely shows the interest people,e have in the process!
Oh, I did a family med residency, also at Mac. My goal was to work part-time and write part-time. I now have a wonderful, slightly unusual practice; I do MD psychotherapy, and also work with chronically ill patients on improving quality of life. I have a relaxed schedule and my dog comes with me every day. I live in the country on a big farm property and feel glad to not be in Toronto!
I'll look forward to watching (and reading) future vids. Continued good luck on your adventure. Cheers!
One extremely important stressor that you're not addressing is time. Nobody wants to kick around and wait more than half a decade before admission especially when medicine is a career that is known to consume all of the years in your 20s - that being said, who would want their careers to consume their 20s + their 30s? Also, there isn't concrete evidence that a diverse major is an inherent advantage - if we're talking the truth here, the thing that will increase your chances are high stats (i.e., the holy trifecta that is CASPER, MCAT and GPA - where you REQUIRED to score high on ALL OF THEM). And to your point about ' no guarantee entry back into Canada" isn't specific to IMGs as there are instances where Canadian students at Canadian medical students fail to land a spot for residency in Canada. Keeping this mind, I believe it's important to understand that as individuals, we all have different needs and put more weight on certain stressors than others (e.g., money vs. time).
I just love this little sweet young human!! You inspire so many sweet girl!!!
Hey my name is Davis and I’m applying to med school. I’d really like to get some advice on applying to a med school in Ireland. Like what kind of MCAT score do you need and how many students do they take.
The number of students admitted varies year by year - and the MCAT score range for people admitted to Irish schools can be found on the atlantic bridge website (www.atlanticbridge.com ) I believe it’s in the FAQ section.
So proud of you and I don’t even know you as I said you are an inspiration a ball of energy positive just amazing wishing you the best of everything like I said I will forward this to my daughter hoping for her to breathe some of your positivity good luck some reason I don’t think you’re going to need Luck With your attitude looking forward to more videos thank you once again
Hey Tara, can you talk a little bit about how you went about preparing for the MCAT? My understanding is that in your undergrad degree you didn't take any science courses at all -- is that correct? If so, I find it impressive that you were able to prepare yourself for the MCAT without having taking classes in chem/bio/etc and am wondering how you did it. As I'm sure you know, in the US, most students who take the MCAT take science courses in college as "pre-meds", even if their undergrad degree is in something else (say, philosophy or history). And if they didn't take those courses, they usually go into post-baccalaurate programs first before taking the MCAT. So if you didn't do any of this and still managed to prepare for the MCAT, I think that is so impressive! And I would love to hear more about how you did it.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It was very inspiring. Are you happy with the choice of university and country you made, or could it have been better?
Love your video’s how old are you so young but so mature for your age I’m sending these videos t my fifteen year old daughter. Greatest inspiration ever 😘
Any tips for the Irish med school interviews? I've got one for UCD and Limerick!
So I only interviewed for RCSI, so I can only speak to my experience in that interview (I did a more extensive post over on my instagram if you want to check it out instagram.com/tarajamiesonmusic ). But, I found the interview I had to be very conversational - and based very heavily on my personal statement (I don't know if this would be the same for UCD and Limerick). One thing that may be similar between the schools - is that they asked why I wanted to go into medicine, why I wanted to study in Ireland, what I knew about the school - think of your standard interview questions. I think the biggest piece of advice I can give you is to show up prepared (know your personal statement, know the school you are applying to, practice your answers to the more standard questions), and to be yourself!
Thanks for the share, Things happen for a reason, You meet people for a reason andI'm really glad You're there and not here in the states as far as medical school goes. In reference to your Instagram post (for some reason I'm not able to post comments), I've been on an Unconventional Journey for almost 18 yrs which I hope to share sooner than later. Stay You and Have a Wonderful Weekend : )
Jim Corbeil I think that unconventional journeys can sometimes be the most fun (albeit sometimes nerve wracking)! Excited to hear yours one of these days!
@@DrTaraJamieson Thinking about Your Canadian Friend Living in Texas (the old guy - no disrespect intended) th-cam.com/video/7pRoj758tTQ/w-d-xo.html
You are going to do great things! The medical field and your patients will be blessed to have met you. I have been to Ireland, loved it. My Irish blood lines actually came through Canada, O'Reilly surname and my other half is from Scotland. My user name is actually my great grandfather from Sweden LOL loved listening to your story. It would be great to sit down and just talk about life with you over coffee... :)
Hey. I am currently a first yr student at ubc and was wondering how easy it is to come back to Canada or move to the states. Thank you so much.
Tara, you are a treasure.
Wonderful feedback! As a non-Irish citizen and non-EU national, are you allowed to take the PRES exam and be registered in the Irish Medical Council?
Could you make a video on financing medical school!? Ontarian here!! And applied through Atlantic bridge!! Just worried about the cost for international students…
Love the med school video! You should make this a series!
I would also like to know how the move happened? I know it’s really hard to find a flat in Dublin and all... how did you get accustomed?
These are great questions! Def plan on making this a series, this is just the first installment! The move was a challenge, trying to distill my life down into a few suitcases was very difficult. But my parents came over to help which made the move a lot easier. Finding a place was hard, but now that I have one I don't plan on moving any time soon!
Thank you for sharing your story with us. By the way, Do they accept being a bachelor instead of a bachelor's degree?!
Thank you for sharing. Never give up...
Hello, when you get your degree plz consider the Sudbury Ontario area.. I've been on the health care connect list here for 4 yrs now waiting for a family Doctor that's accepting new patients.. Imagine having your #1 fan as your 1st patient :)
Tim Q the shortage of family doctors throughout Canada is a huge issue! I’m still deciding where I’m going to end up, but I’ve got lots of time to decide that yet!
Looove your hair this colour! Also A+ content
Thank you, I've been letting my hair grow out as it's natural colour! Less maintenance and healthier hair!
Hello Doctor Jamieson, I really enjoyed your video and I'm motivated to study medicine, I'm a Graduated nursing student with lots of clinical experiences do you think that I will got any chance to study medicine in Ireland ?
Hi Tara! This video was so informative. Just wondering - did you have to take any premed courses before you applied, such as chemistry or biology, assuming you didn't take those courses during undergrad? Or does your med school not require premed sciences courses?
Hello Tara, thank you for your video. Do you have time to work while u study medicine?
Is the quality of education in UCD, UCC or RCSI the same as in say US/Canadian medical schools? How would you compare UCD, UCC, and RCSI (with each other)?
You inspire me Tara❤💙.
Is the mcat equivalent to the gamsat?
I am a bit confused, so with RCSI, do you get an MD degree? their award is bachelor of medicine and since I already have the bachelor , how does it translate to NorthAmerican residency programs?
The degree we get is MB BCh BAO - which is a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, and Bachelor of Obstetrics. It is equivalent to a North American MD and is accepted as such in North America - in Ireland an MD is an advanced degree in medicine (seen as similar/same vein as a PhD) and is a research based degree. RCSI also maintains accreditation with the US and Canadian match systems.
The thing stopping me right now is funding. The fees are enormous, the cost of living piles ontop and the loans don't cover it...
I've heard that Ireland does not allow for Northan Americian medical students to practice after medical school. Is that true? If so, how likely is it to return back to Canada?
Thank you for this amazing video!
Ireland does allow North American students to apply for intern year positions - we just aren’t guaranteed positions (the Irish students are guaranteed positions after graduation). Many students choose to apply to intern year and then apply to Canada/USA after. Students do match back to Canada every year. Things were more difficult for students last year due to COVID. Canada has fewer positions available in the US so more students match to the US every year than to Canada.
@@DrTaraJamieson Thank you so so much for the quick response! :)
I only ‘finished’ my application in February and my MCAT was scheduled for March 27th but now due to COVID-19 I’ve had to reschedule for April 24th (and that could be cancelled too...). I’m pretty worried that it’s gonna be too late considering the schools do rolling admission :( Atlantic Bridge says applicants can get conditional offers pending their MCAT score; I’m wondering if you know anything about that? Because it’s now late March and I’ve had no correspondence from schools😅
JKarstadt I don’t know a ton about how schools are coping with applications during these unprecedented conditions. It seems reasonable that schools may be more lenient with the receipt of MCAT scores during this time because of the ongoing closures of testing centers - but unfortunately I don’t know. If you wanted more information about how RCSI is handling this specifically I would reach out to admissions@rcsi.com. It may take them a little longer to respond because everyone is working from home. Otherwise contacting Atlantic bridge may be your best option.
@@DrTaraJamieson Thank you! Congrats for everything you've accomplished so far :)
You’re so talented !
Mebanshan Garod thank you so much!
Hi Tara, do you mind sharing your MCAT result? Thanks
Hello dear Am Lydia from Uganda I'm truly trying all it takes for me to get into RCSI for medicine and surgery. HELP ME PLEASE DEAR
You do not need to do the MCAT if you are doing the five year program and doing undergraduate which you can do even with a BA degree :)
This is true, you don't have to do the MCAT for the 5-year program. You do have to do the MCAT for the 4-year program, which is the program I am in. Also, if you are not Irish and you have completed a bachelors degree RCSI requires that you apply to the 4-year program. If you have not yet completed your bachelors RCSI allows you to apply to the 5-year program.
@@DrTaraJamieson all this. and also Atlantic Bridge makes the process so easy and headache free. Also the schools that dont require you to do the MCAT are, Trinity, RCSI Baharain, and National University Galway .
only issue for me really is figuring out how to write my essays lol
Please, can I ask you a question?
The thing is, that I am from Slovakia (EU country) and am EU citizen. But I am studying at a high school that is American, with american system, grades, teachers, everything so basically after I graduate I will hold an american High School Diploma and AP diploma. But I am an EU citizen and the american school I study at is in Slovakia too. Will I apply through CAO or Atlantic Bridge then?
Violet Gray hi violet! That is a great question. I don’t know the answer based on your situation, but RCSI has a tool to help people figure this out (as figuring out where you stand can be complicated) you can find it here: www.rcsi.com/dublin/undergraduate/application-information/finance/eu-vs-non-eu-policy ALSO, the admissions office is always really responsive and a great resource to reach out to! You can email them at admissions@rcsi.ie or follow their Instagram page @rcsi_studentlife.
@@DrTaraJamieson Thank you very much. ❤️ I am also considering applying to the graduate entry after I recieve my bachelor's.
Please, how can international students pay their fees? Can I have a debt and pay the fees when I start earning money? If no, can I get any scholarships as a postgraduate medical student? Thank you!
@@genevievecaldwell213 Hi Violet, a lot of students take out loans to attend medical school, but the payment process differs from country to country. I'm sorry I can't be of more help with this, but your best bet would be to reach out to your loan provider to see what their individual policy is!
Hey Tara ....I have done my medical studies from Ukraine ....am I applicable for doing job in Ireland ???
I would reach out to the Royal College of Physicians Ireland (www.rcpi.ie/ ) they would have a lot more info on this topic
I've already got rejected from RCSI after the interview.
Yeah screw my luck
how hard was the interview?
Can I apply right after highschool or do I need a pre program?
Hi Tara, did your mcats, independent of score, take off one year of studies so 4 instead of 5 years. Are you planning on practicing back in Canada? I appreciate your time if you respond. Thank you.
Hi! Great questions. At the time of making this video (just after I finished my first year - oh how time flies) I was still considering practicing in Canada. However, I have now decided that I would like to practice in the US and I am not applying to Canada. At RCSI in order to apply to the graduate medicine program (the program I am in) you have to have previously done a bachelors degree and taken the MCAT which makes the course length 4 years, but you also have to factor in that most people in my class have done at least a bachelors (avg 4 years) and some have master's and PhDs (2-4+ years on top of that) before starting medical school.
/jawdrop /heartswell wow! I can see now you are an exemplary person, stick to your guns and ideals! you've come so far already on a hope and a dream, and I have full confidence you are going to make an exceptional music therapist pediatric style! I'm rooting and gunning for you honey!! sooo much talent AND brains in that little package
Hi I am from Turkey I have an industrial engineering degree can I apply med schools in Ireland 🇮🇪
Hi! The application requirements for the graduate medicine program at RCSI (the school I attend) are a bachelors degree in any subject and having taken the MCAT or GAMSAT. If you are interested in attending medical school in Ireland, I would recommend going to the websites of the individual schools as the application process can vary depending on your country of origin/citizenship.
@@DrTaraJamiesonoww thank you hopefully I can get in
I wished I had known about all those shortcuts back in the 1990's. I do not know how you could have passed the MCAT without the Chemistry/Biology background. You must have photographic memory because it is a nightmare unless you have a serious grasp of sciences.
Hello Doctor. Your video is really informative. I am an MBBS graduate from Nepal. I am taking USMLE exams. Could you please tell me how can I do postgraduate in medicine (internal medicine or pediatric or family medicine or GP) in Ireland using my USMLE scores. In addition, can u please provide which websites will have authentic informations about it. Thank you very much!!
you are so inspiring - lets do it :)
It's been a bit of a whirlwind - but definitely worth it!
Hey I don't have mcat .
Can i apply to RCSI for MCh degree?
RCSI has a graduate entry medicine (GEM) program and a direct entry medicine program (DEM). GEM students must have taken the MCAT and completed a previous undergraduate degree. DEM students do not need to take the MCAT, but they can’t have a previous undergraduate degree. For more info please see www.RCSI.com
@@DrTaraJamieson Thanks dear
What about their 5-year program? It says you do not need the MCAT for that :(
Yes you do not have to have an MCAT score to apply to the 5 year program - however RCSI requires students who have completed a previous degree to only apply to the graduate program (and the MCAT is required to apply for the GEM program).
Tara Jamieson but it says on the website that only their 4 year program does, but the 5 year one for people who have not yet finished their undergrad can apply to the 5 year program with no MCAT required.
Hi Tasnim, I'm sorry if I wasn't clear in my above comment ("you do not have to have an MCAT score to apply to the 5 year program" is what I wrote in the above comment).
Here's something that may help:
5 Year Program - you haven't completed a bachelors degree (you could have done a couple years of university or be coming from high school) and you DON'T need to take the MCAT
4 Year Program (Graduate Entry Medicine) - you've completed a bachelors degree (+/- other degrees like a masters/or PhD) and you MUST take the MCAT/GAMSAT (GAMSAT is the european MCAT)
Does that clear everything up?
(this is also specific to RCSI - check out www.atlanticbridge.com for info about other schools)
So.. What is your MCAT score? This information is left out.
Hoping to get into UCC!
Daniel de Burgh good luck!
@@DrTaraJamieson thank you!
@@danieldeburgh8437 did u get in?
Any tips for the HPAT?
Because I was in the graduate medical program I had to take the MCAT and not the HPAT - so unfortunately I don't have any tips that I can offer on that front. I would definitely reach out to @RCSI_Studentlife on instagram though - because they might have some tips OR they may be able to connect you to someone who has experience with the HPAT to answer your questions!
I want to study bachelors of medicine in Ireland what is the eligibility criteria
Soham Bhamare it depends on the school, the stream (graduate entry vs. direct entry), and where you are from. The websites for the different schools would have more info for you.
@@DrTaraJamieson I am from India, and belong to a poor family, can you please help me
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, but I'm not entirely sure how I can help you. Your best bet is to do some research on the school websites themselves, and they would be able to give you the best information on how to apply. For more info about RCSI check out their website (www.rcsi.ie ) or email admissions@rcsi.ie
@@DrTaraJamieson thnx, but do indian students get need based scholarship
Soham Bhamare I unfortunately don’t know - you would need to email the admissions department.
Did RCSI require science prerequisites?
They had us list all of the science prerequisites that we had in the application, but the only major requirements are having a bachelors degree and taking the MCAT (if you are able to learn the science enough to take the MCAT they are likely able to teach you the science to succeed in medical school). Not having a science background does make the curriculum more difficult; however, it is possible. If you are interested in RCSI, I would highly recommend reaching out to admissions@rcsi.ie and/or Atlantic Bridge if you are from North America (www.atlanticbridge.com ).
Please did they ask for any exams like mcat ❤️🤍
Can i ask f ever u have an idea for IMG pathway to become a doctor in Ireland?
I don't have an interest in practicing medicine in Ireland - so I have not personally explored this option too much. If I did end up staying in Ireland to practice (and that is a huge if) it would only be to complete intern year. My interest lies in returning to North America so that I can be closer to my family, while also pursuing my career in pediatrics.
Do you mind sharing what your MCAT score was? I’m in my third yr of undergrad in canada and just sat my MCAT a day ago and am rlly nervous lol
Hi! While I don't feel comfortable sharing my personal MCAT score and GPA, I can share with you the MCAT minimum score for my medical school admission year for RCSI which was 503. I remember exactly how nervous I was after I wrote my MCAT, and the waiting feels like it goes on forever. You Got This and Congratulations on finishing the exam!
Hello, could you plese read your personal statement that got you into RCSI?
Hey! I’ve got a video coming out soon (2-3 weeks) all about interviews and I mention my personal statement there. I am also planning on doing a video all about personal statements in the near future as well!
It is not true for US medical schools that you need a pure science degree. You can have any degree as long as the prerequisite classes have been taken
I don't believe I was referring to US medical schools in this video (please correct me if I am wrong or if I wasn't clear in my video) - I was referring mostly to my experience applying in Canada, where you can be limited on where you apply based on the type of undergraduate degree you have. Yes, there are many schools in the US that I could have applied to had I taken extra classes to make sure I had the correct prerequisites; however, I didn't really consider applying to med school in the US because of my personal circumstances.
Tara Jamieson thanks for your response. I believe it is the same for schools in Canada. Looking up the prerequisites for University of Toronto, it said the Batchelor’s degree could be in anything as long as the correct classes were also taken.
Stefano DiCenso yes. So I applied to all of the Canadian medical schools that would accept my degree as it was, took the MCAT, and had a plan to reapply (after taking additional courses) if I wasn’t successful so that I could increase the number of schools that I could apply to. I had a lot of sleepless nights, and lots of weighing out of what I did was going to be right. I also decided that applying abroad was a good idea given how notoriously difficult it is to get in to Canadian medical school, even if you have done everything right. I didn’t anticipate getting in to medical school in Ireland (I thought I was going to get rejected, but that applying was a good idea anyway), but once I did I made the decision that going abroad would probably be best for my situation. This wasn’t a decision that I made lightly, but I wouldn’t have done it any other way.
@@DrTaraJamieson Well said. I hope you have a great time studying in Ireland!
Did they ask for any exams like mcat ?
KECHI IBE for the graduate entry medicine program at RCSI (GEM for short) - they do require the MCAT or the GAMSAT for your application.
Did they 😭 sorry for disturbing
Because I’m applying as a a post grad for the graduate program 😭
KECHI IBE no problem, for more info on the application I would suggest looking at the RCSI website (www.rcsi.ie ) or the websites of the schools you are interested. They usually have their application requirements outlined there, or they have someone you can contact from the school to answer all of your questions.
How much does it cost to study medicine in Ireland ?
Each program at each school has different fees - it also depends on if you are European or not. I would suggest looking at the websites of the schools you are interested in and their fees are usually outlined in the prospective students section.
@@DrTaraJamieson If we have a good resume, will the university offer scholarships?I am not European and I have a bachelor's degree and ...
Because your smart motivated and have spunk. My son 25. Adores you. Sudbury hospital could use you. We are organic gardening firewood farm. And he is building a new house. He adores you.
Your future husband is a lucky dude
I need to get 731 points 😔 I’m not even smart enough to get 420
Lanethejane not getting enough points isn’t the end of the road. You can explore opportunities to study medicine in places like poland where the entry requirements are significantly less. You can also go study something else in college and then do graduate entry medicine after it
you are so beautiful u just took my heart
Where are you from?
Are you American, studying in Ireland?
I am Canadian studying in Ireland
You should come to Australia
It has always been a dream to go and visit Australia! Hopefully I'll be able to visit one day. The country is just so beautiful!
@@DrTaraJamieson Just Come to Sydney let me no when tho you would not want to leave after you see everything thereis
Tara is in a school that recently had a graduating class where 30 members moved to Australia after graduation.
ciaran boyle I didn’t know that many people left for Australia this year. I know quite a few do go abroad for residency, almost all of the North American students strive to go back to North America (including myself).
@@DrTaraJamieson It wasn't this year I was referring to. It was a few years back.
It’s pronounced are-land try not pronouncing the I at all
Thank you for your sharing.
Can you tell me your Email.?
Was your mcat score good?
I would love to see more medical videos! Never heard of music therapy that sounds pretty awesome!
I would love to see more medical videos! Never heard of music therapy that sounds pretty awesome!