Oh , a new thread. hehe

Can I know any of you here entered CUCMS though pre-u programmes like A-levels of STPM ?
Is it a must for us to go for the INTERVIEW ?
Normally when is it held and how many days does it takes ,
cause I believe getting a place to stay sole for the interview will be a little "headache" for me.

and I read about the army camp ? What's it all about actually , do we have to stay there or something ?

Thanks

From what I heard , some interviews of certain university is about 3 days long.
so how long does the interview for CUCMS ?
Do we have to find a place to stay in our own ?

Hehe , it just seems that interviews nowadays doesn't really listen to the "honest" answer.
Practically they just want to hear what's nice to hear =.=

Usually are these interview strict ? as in like the one in UTP's scholarship if anyone of you have ever tried ?

Errm , need as much advices as possible here.

I've just recieved an email today , from CUCMS that I'll have to attend the interview this Saturday 3rd of April.
IMO it's kinda last minute though =.= , so really have to plan my travels and etc.

Can I know from any students of CUCMS that how the interview usually goes ?
Any advices that I should take , or anything that I should read and prepare ?

Really need your reply ASAP.

Thanks !

Hmm , writting essay eh ? Usually how long does the interview take ?

Btw,

Ryu can i get a better picture on the "honest" answer thingy ?

Do they actually ask things about the happenings around the world or so called General knowledge ?
It is written that I'm required to dress formally ; but is a tie really needed ?

This post has been edited by joscmh90: Mar 31 2010, 12:44 AM

I'm going for the MBBS interview , btw can I know more about the clinical phase in this university ?
I've read about there's this Navy and military hospitals used for teaching

# Terendak Military Hospital
# Lumut Navy Hospital

Is it compulsory ? and

# Orthopedics & Military Medicine
# General & Military Psychiatry

can I know what's the difference between this medical school compared to others since there is this added " Military " thing ?
Will I have to work in the military hospital or something after I graduated or maybe during houseman ship ?

This post has been edited by joscmh90: Mar 31 2010, 12:32 PM

Actually right , I've been thinking over and over of Why I want to be a doctor ; I have my reasons but sometimes it's hard to put into words and words seems to be a little fragile and I'm just curious now , there are so many medical students here ;

I've read many answers, and I believe that their intention's right but some answers aren't convincing ( as in for interviews ). Although everything comes from the heart ; IMO most interviewers would want to hear something "new" or "catchy" instead of the classic reasons on their passion to be a doctor , which basically confuse me on how should I answer that particular question if asked.

there are so many medical students here ;
If I ask one simple but "complicated" question of Why do you want to be a doctor ?
What answer will you guys give ? If you're the interviewee

Actually , I've been pondering about the reason why I chose to go for Medicine despite all the difficulties I've to go through ; and etc.



I don't really have a particularly strong reason on taking medicine or should I say it's like a mixed feeling.

Maybe I chose medicine because It's a professional course.

Maybe I chose medicine because of my love towards health and life sciences ; the wonders of the human body. Maybe I chose medicine because I could impress my parents and my loved ones.

Maybe I chose medicine because of my family's doctor whom i respected so much.

Maybe i chose medicine because I've once been anxious and worried of my health and the doctors gave me the sense of being secured and safe where I want to be a doctor because in that way I could in return the favor to others.

With these mixed reasons and feelings , all in all what I could really hang-on to , was that when I imagine myself as a doctor in the years to come ;
I'll be glad and proud of myself as I'm brave enough to take the challenge to dedicate most of the time in my life to people in need ,to the lost and those who're waiting to have someone to give them hope. Becoming a doctor that's able to appreciate life of others more than myself , taking on the hardships of life ; to bring happiness , hope and peace.

Hehe , so what did they asked you anyway ?
Btw , where do the interviewee meets up ? I will be traveling from Ipoh Saturday itself ; got to start my journey about 5.am =.= since the interview's 9.30 a.m as stated in the email.
What time does the interview actually starts ?

Haha , to check whether got mental disease or not eh ?

Btw , how many are there at the panels for the interview ?
You're a chinese right , are you a STPM leaver too ?

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Added on April 1, 2010, 11:35 pmHaha , to check whether got mental disease or not eh ?

Btw , how many are there at the panels for the interview ?
You're a chinese right , are you a STPM leaver too ?

I'm also quite impromptu ; maybe because I hate preparing =.= it may be bad in that sense too. =)

This post has been edited by joscmh90: Apr 1 2010, 11:35 PM

May I ask what language do the panel and you converse in during the interview ?
hehe , did any controversial topics arise during your interview ?

I expect to use English =). Haha , it's just a question anyway ; who knows maybe it ends up using Bahasa or a mixture of both.

Yup , practically I'm not trying to guess the question and answer for the interview ; I'm just trying to find out my reason for taking medicine myself. So kinda brainstorm a little. There's no solid reason on why I chose medicine but rather a series of reasons which leads me to medicine . and thank you for your wishes ^^ the interview's tomorrow and I had to wake up early in the morning about 4-5a.m and start traveling to Cyberjaya already

Hmm , babyzane

Since you pm-ed me , might as well reply you through here.
You don't have to worry about the interview so much , it's not to say simple but more on "getting to know you better" session.
It's important to know about the candidates when they're applying for the course , their motive , intention and also a little of their background to make sure everything's fine.

Basically , you before you're going for the interview.
Make sure you're having a pen with you , and the documents which are to be presented.
You will be asked to write a short and simple essay ; nothing to worry about. For my interview , I was asked to write about Why I want to be a doctor.
Questions might change though.

The interview is just simple talks with the prof. and lecturers there ; there will be 2 person who will interview you.
And just be honest during the interview , for me I find that the interviewers were quite friendly so there's nothing to get afraid or anxious about too.

and Good Luck for your interview ^^

ACtually I'm not sure yet, they asked me to give them a call 2 weeks later and I just tried just now but no one's answering the fon.

Maybe I got the wrong number or anything ,
but anyone here who went to the interview got their results ?
How was it ?
and can I know what number did you all call ?

yup , thats how I got through too =.=
So did you get a place ?

Okay , this is quite important to me so I really hope that you guys could at least give me some advise and guidance.

See , I've already received the offer letter for their MBBS programme , and I'm to confirm the acceptance by 20th of this month.
However , since I'm need to pay the pre-registeration fee of 1k. I'm really thinking really hard whether this university is worth going for


1. Can I know from the seniors here preferably those who're in their clinical years in CUCMS , how was it ?
2. I've heard about the deteriorating issues in AIMST , but does CUCMS experience it as well ?
3. What can you tell me to , encourage me to enter into this medical university ?


Are the lecturers good or , how does they differs compared to the other unis ?


and Lastly (important) ,

how do I apply for PTPTN for my course ?
Do I apply through the student affairs of the uni ? or ?

Oh , really sorry if what I said insulted you. It was not my intention really.

So it's only after I get enrolled into the uni and started my first sem , then , apply for PTPTN through the student affairs ?

Can I know what you meant by " once you're in " ?
As in accepted ? or started attending a semester already ?

also , is there anything that I need to prepare before-hand when I enter the university for my first year ?
some personal advice there ?
I heard that the food there is expensive , so how students cope with it ?
Plus , is internet connectivity provided ?

So sorry if I'm asking a lot ,but in a positive way it might benefit the others reading the thread too =)

err , got quite an urgent question here.

I found out when I was reading about the EPF withdrawal ; and checked the MQA website.
It seems that the MBBS programme is not approved by LAN/MQA yet.

However , for EPF withdrawal. The course have to be approved by LAN/MQA or some Jabatan Pelajaran Swasta ( not too sure about this ).

So can I know whether the MBBS programme for this uni is eligible for the EPF withdrawal ? as in using the EPF withdrawal money to pay for the course fees ?

Plus , during the registration day ; I still have to pay the RM12.5k first right ? Cause the EPF withdrawal would need certain details about the uni which takes some time ??

Or perhaps anyone experiencing EPF withdrawal for MBBS ? please share. I need to know the details.