Application for NUS/NTU Medicine 2020/2021

[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]

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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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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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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.

[palpal123]

If LKC medicine release the wait list outcome in mid july then again it is very late because the offered student need to apply for NS disruption( if male) and wait for that result and again if no NS disruption given ?. NUS already processed the wait list 2 weeks ago but LKC takes very long time or no spot until now?

[kibblesmoke]

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If LKC medicine release the wait list outcome in mid july then again it is very late because the offered student need to apply for NS disruption( if male) and wait for that result and again if no NS disruption given ?. NUS already processed the wait list 2 weeks ago but LKC takes very long time or no spot until now?

i think you can email lkc to ask them about the movement of the waitlist, but with ref to previous years, those on waitlist who get offered typically receive offers in early-mid july.

[Desmond Tang]

Just do not pin too much hope in the wait. It would be a blessing for those who is able to get offered after waiting.


I have corresponded with them twice and they are unable to provide a definite timeline for the outcome. The reply was that they will expedite it soonest by mid July.

It will be a bonus for those getting it as I suspect the vacancy could be very small.

[Chenies]

Do not give up hope. Even as the medical check ups and sureties submissions are being done this week, there are some uncertainties for the NS disruption for those boys whose BMT were delayed due to Covid19 and are in the midst of BMT now.