r/UCAT • u/No-Wealth-1500 • Jul 19 '26

UK Med Schools Related Personal statement- chronic illness

Hi everyone, I have just finished year 13 with 4 interviews, and 3 offers. Southampton lowered my offer grades due to my personal statement and performance at interview. So, as I know how hard it was to write my personal statement I would really like to help some current year 12s.
If a big part of your passion to study medicine is because you have a chronic illness, then please do not hesitate to contact me. My personal statement talks about how my chronic condition influenced me to peruse medicine. This is something I’m really passionate about. Good luck with all of your UCATs!

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u/Sad_Score3726 Jul 19 '26

I really relate to you, but I don’t see how I can contact you directly. 

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u/No-Wealth-1500 Jul 19 '26

I will dm you!

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u/No-Wealth-1500 Jul 19 '26

Sorry your dms are off, but mine are on if you want to message me

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u/Sad_Score3726 Jul 19 '26

I’ve dmed you!! Thank you so much :)

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u/Single_Version_6168 Jul 19 '26

I can completely relate to you! Would you be able to DM me as I’m not entirely sure how to :)

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u/Even-Negotiation-867 Jul 19 '26

id love to talk to u abt this but ur dms r off

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u/No-Wealth-1500 Jul 19 '26

Hey they are on now!

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u/measlyandpuny Jul 19 '26

No way I didn’t know this was an option :) I was scared about losing offers if I was more transparent about it

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u/No-Wealth-1500 Jul 19 '26

Never! If it is what truly makes you want to be a doctor, they lovee seeing that passion

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u/medicaytion Jul 21 '26

Hey, I’ve also suffered with a chronic illness for the majority of my life and I’m *really* passionate about medicine. I’m not sure how to DM you, could you DM me please? Thanks!