Application for NUS/NTU Medicine 2020/2021

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kibblesmoke\" post_id=\"1981183\" time=\"1592394698\" user_id=\"186044:

do you think ntu will open up more slots this yr bc of the corona virus? esp. since overseas students might want to come back.

I think it is unlikely as the number is highly controlled by MOH, taking into consideration the budget, industry needs etc. MOH is aware that there will be many returning overseas students each year. MOH cannnot control the number of graduates who will return from overseas but they can control the number of doctors that they will train locally. Some overseas grads are doing 5 years course while others are doing 6 years course. Hearsay MOH has grossly cut down the number of PEG offered to overseas students, indicating they do not need so many doctors from overseas now especially since they setup LKC and Duke.

[TurtleSoup]

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kibblesmoke\" post_id=\"1981183\" time=\"1592394698\" user_id=\"186044:

do you think ntu will open up more slots this yr bc of the corona virus? esp. since overseas students might want to come back.

I think it is unlikely as the number is highly controlled by MOH, taking into consideration the budget, industry needs etc. MOH is aware that there will be many returning overseas students each year. MOH cannnot control the number of graduates who will return from overseas but they can control the number of doctors that they will train locally. Some overseas grads are doing 5 years course while others are doing 6 years course. Hearsay MOH has grossly cut down the number of PEG offered to overseas students, indicating they do not need so many doctors from overseas now especially since they setup LKC and Duke.

The SMC list has also been much reduced since 2 years ago?

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TurtleSoup\" post_id=\"1981202\" time=\"1592440596\" user_id=\"185378:

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[quote=kibblesmoke post_id=1981183 time=1592394698 user_id=186044]do you think ntu will open up more slots this yr bc of the corona virus? esp. since overseas students might want to come back.

I think it is unlikely as the number is highly controlled by MOH, taking into consideration the budget, industry needs etc. MOH is aware that there will be many returning overseas students each year. MOH cannnot control the number of graduates who will return from overseas but they can control the number of doctors that they will train locally. Some overseas grads are doing 5 years course while others are doing 6 years course. Hearsay MOH has grossly cut down the number of PEG offered to overseas students, indicating they do not need so many doctors from overseas now especially since they setup LKC and Duke.

The SMC list has also been much reduced since 2 years ago?[/quote]Yes, a number of overseas medical school recognised by SMC has been reduced especially those in Australia and Dublin. Hearsay another round of cut will happen again... same like what they do to the overseas law schools.

[Desmond Tang]

kibblesmoke\" post_id=\"1981183\" time=\"1592394698\" user_id=\"186044:

do you think ntu will open up more slots this yr bc of the corona virus? esp. since overseas students might want to come back.

The increase in intake has gradually been adjusted as per guidelines by MoH since year 2018. It has been capped at 500 (e.g. NUS + NTU + Duke), so there is no increase in intake.

[Desmond Tang]

MoH wants a robust Healthcare systems for Singapore. That is why they have streamlined the number of listed overseas medical schools. They have already been gradually increasing the number of intake for our local universities since 2018 and has capped it at 500 to date. We are not short of doctors in the Healthcare Workforce. You can read the reports here: -


https://www.moh.gov.sg/resources-statistics/singapore-health-facts/health-manpower

https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/revision-to-list-of-overseas-medical-schools-for-registration-to-practise-in-singapore

[palpal123]

Is it possible to move the wait list from today onwards?. The 2nd acceptance window closed on 17th June already. They may know the approximate available spot except the NS disruption results list in both uni…

[kibblesmoke]

palpal123\" post_id=\"1981380\" time=\"1592541483\" user_id=\"186222:

Is it possible to move the wait list from today onwards?. The 2nd acceptance window closed on 17th June already. They may know the approximate available spot except the NS disruption results list in both uni....

possible, esp since some who got offered may reject/ ns cannot disrupt. can try calling lkc to check for more accurate info

[ilovelaksa]

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ilovelaksa\" post_id=\"1980226\" time=\"1591699453\" user_id=\"88602:

Hi, may I know if an iPad is necessary for med sch? If it is, what is a suitable size?

It is good to have if you are going for YLL. But for LKC, the students will be issued an iPad for TBL. May I know which meds school that your children has been offered?

Ultimately, iPad is a tool that depends on students needs and how convenient that fits for individual learning.

Your children is eligible for education pricing if you purchase your iPad online. For a IPad with 32Gb, it can as cheap as $450 estimated if you are facing financial matters. iPad mini is also doable for about $500 plus as an estimation.

Hope this clarifies your doubts.

NUS
Thank you for yr reply

[ilovelaksa]

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ilovelaksa\" post_id=\"1980226\" time=\"1591699453\" user_id=\"88602:

YLL gives $1k for the student to buy iPad.

iPad coupled with GoodNotes or Notability app is a good tool for medical students to take notes with imported pictures.

Desmond Tang and Neo Family
Thank you for yr replies

[Desmond Tang]

Just sharing some past time news while we are still in waiting with our kids. I believe they will get back on their feet once things are over. Life must goes on and wishes every kids here good health and all the best in whatever they do in their future endeavors.


A news quoted from last year 14 Aug 2019 from CNA. NTU Medicine had received over 900 applicants for the intake and they took in 150 the largest cohort. In year 2018 they only took in 138. NTU White Coat Ceremony is on 13 August every year.

So latest by mid July the deadline quoted by LKCSoM, if no news then we can be sure that our wait is over.