Ender Hypersonic May 17, 2019 Share May 17, 2019 This guy must have true grit. Wow. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/from-ite-to-nus-secondary-school-dropout-gets-into-medical-school ↡ Advertisement 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic May 17, 2019 Share May 17, 2019 Must see the reason why he dropped out of school lo. Some people are smart and might be good in studies but due to some reasons cannot continue their studies. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic May 17, 2019 Share May 17, 2019 True grit indeed, 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosaria Turbocharged May 17, 2019 Share May 17, 2019 Thank goodness some positive news about NUS at last. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inlinefour Twincharged May 17, 2019 Share May 17, 2019 All the best for your MBBS 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator May 17, 2019 Share May 17, 2019 Thank goodness some positive news about NUS at last.Correction ITE actually Hahhahah 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsun366 Turbocharged May 17, 2019 Share May 17, 2019 Rare. Most likely a fluke that got corrected. Now this dude must make it out the ten years. Getting out of medical school is harder than getting in. The dukes .... hahahaha. No comment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic May 17, 2019 Share May 17, 2019 All the best to him. Welcome to world class level of mugging. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wind30 Turbocharged May 17, 2019 Share May 17, 2019 (edited) He failed his a level maths.... Let's hope he can do mental sums properly.... Sigh.... I wonder how the other 1001 student who got rejected feel... more like a publicity stunt. Edited May 17, 2019 by Wind30 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ender Hypersonic May 18, 2019 Author Share May 18, 2019 From papers. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
car50 Twincharged May 18, 2019 Share May 18, 2019 True Grit and Perseverance, and "Genuine" Qualities of a Future Good Doc From papers. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosaria Turbocharged May 18, 2019 Share May 18, 2019 (edited) He failed his a level maths.... Let's hope he can do mental sums properly.... Sigh.... I wonder how the other 1001 student who got rejected feel... more like a publicity stunt. 'A' level maths not so much on mental sums. Can use calculator. It's the stuff like trig, calculus that trips people As for medical course, need a strong memory and lots of time spent acquiring the stuff to memorize. He don't need calculus and complex numbers. It's just that our society still has this hang-up over meritocracy drummed in over the years. Just score as many A grade as possible in addition to stellar CCA. We get comfortable with this system because it is objective. But now govt is trying to shift mindsets to accept a more "grey" subjective system, covering more holistic stuff and this naturally makes people uncomfortable. In western countries, going to med school and being a doctor or taking a pilot license and being a commercial pilot are just professions like any other. People from diverse educational backgrounds can take it up, even mid-career switch. Edited May 18, 2019 by Sosaria 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wind30 Turbocharged May 18, 2019 Share May 18, 2019 (edited) 'A' level maths not so much on mental sums. Can use calculator. It's the stuff like trig, calculus that trips people As for medical course, need a strong memory and lots of time spent acquiring the stuff to memorize. He don't need calculus and complex numbers. It's just that our society still has this hang-up over meritocracy drummed in over the years. Just score as many A grade as possible in addition to stellar CCA. We get comfortable with this system because it is objective. But now govt is trying to shift mindsets to accept a more "grey" subjective system, covering more holistic stuff and this naturally makes people uncomfortable. In western countries, going to med school and being a doctor or taking a pilot license and being a commercial pilot are just professions like any other. People from diverse educational backgrounds can take it up, even mid-career switch. my two cents is that there is a big difference between A and F... I guess he could have other redeeming qualities but being smart and a good doctor is not mutually exclusive. I assumed he tried his very best at preparing for his "A" level maths and still only get an F. That does say something about his IQ. I rather my doctor to be both smart and caring, ie wizard's second rule.... Edited May 18, 2019 by Wind30 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator May 18, 2019 Share May 18, 2019 Rare. Most likely a fluke that got corrected. Now this dude must make it out the ten years. Getting out of medical school is harder than getting in. The dukes .... hahahaha. No comment. I agree Getting in ok. Clearing it, that’s the challenge. I’ve seen many who get in but leave after 2/3rd yr But let’s not dampen his efforts. I wish him every success The other consideration is many now exit residency but there are no positions for them End up doing Family med. something about the manpower planning that got screwed up in the last few years 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosaria Turbocharged May 18, 2019 Share May 18, 2019 (edited) my two cents is that there is a big difference between A and F... I guess he could have other redeeming qualities but being smart and a good doctor is not mutually exclusive. I assumed he tried his very best at preparing for his "A" level maths and still only get an F. That does say something about his IQ. I rather my doctor to be both smart and caring, ie wizard's second rule.... Yes, but as I mentioned the selection system which used to be meritocratic is now grey-er. So things like his practical experience in nursing now gives poly dip holders a leg up for univ courses pick. Anyway medical course is not cheap, that is another obstacle but looks like his family can afford. Edited May 18, 2019 by Sosaria Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarNutz 4th Gear May 18, 2019 Share May 18, 2019 Kudos to him. In all honesty, especially in Singapore,getting into medical school is still the one and only holy grail of parents and students alike. Everyday I see all parents and students striving so hard is perhaps to get into medical school. I guess the prestige and perceived high income helps. If an ITe grad made it to NIE to be teacher,it wouldn't have made the news. But this is life.... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon82 Moderator May 18, 2019 Share May 18, 2019 Another Nicholas, luckily it is positive news this time... Joke aside, I admire his courage to take up the challenge. With no full bio and chem background, I see a tough road ahead of him. And maths kills... I sincerely hope he can do miracle and be a role model for all aspiring youngsters who did not do well in their "O" level. All the best Nicholas Chan! Write a history for yourself and do your parents proud! 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic May 18, 2019 Share May 18, 2019 my two cents is that there is a big difference between A and F... I guess he could have other redeeming qualities but being smart and a good doctor is not mutually exclusive. I assumed he tried his very best at preparing for his "A" level maths and still only get an F. That does say something about his IQ. I rather my doctor to be both smart and caring, ie wizard's second rule.... Oh. i assumed he got the necessary grades to get in. F for a level maths. Ouch. I got a B and I'm still unhappy with it to this day. Only one in my class to get B. I hope he's ready for the step up. The learning curve is really steep in med school. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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