HOW I GOT INTO MEDICAL SCHOOL || Sihle Medic ||SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL STUDENT

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In this video I share my journey of how I got into medical school.
Summary :
•2016•Did my Matric , didn't meet the requirements to study medicine,
•2017 took a gap year
• 2018&19 Did a BSc(Life Sciences) at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University aka MEDUNSA
• 2020 - First year MBChB at the University of Pretoria.
"A DREAM DELAYED IS NOT A DREAM DENIED
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Ikson - last summer ( No copyright music)

[@kabetsomashile2883]

I'm coming back to this video in 2026 as a med student🕯️🕯️

[@user-hy3sm7ei6k]

heart to that 😘

[@tokelosadiki]

Me too

[@sihlemedic]

Hi everyone! I realised I was looking at the screen and not the camera 😅 , apologies for that , I'll rectify it in my next videos

[@tshepiso1906]

Congratulations on your success! Your videos are mad inspiring. 💛💯All the best!

[@tshepisoosupile7474]

When the enemy creeps in, God raises a standard😭🙏you are the standard🙌🙌

[@sexkza]

Congrats bro your video has inspired me alot as I am fighting my way into medicine keep doing the good work god bless👐

[@luyandasikhakhane9894]

I'm so inspired😭♥♥...just the motivation I needed.What an amazing testimony!

[@naadirahismail5797]

Well done Sihle🥳 God is great, hope it’s going well. I have an absent on my transcript for my last course that was an elective so I’m not sure what it counts towards the average. Power of the tongue👌🏽

[@bontleflorandasekgota3871]

So inspiring. Beautiful. Lord. 😍

[@kamogeloramaremela339]

This video just made me cry, sooo inspiring😭

[@KVGENERAL]

Indeed it’s inspiring 🙌🏽. You know I used to think you doing medicine at SMU, remember this biology video of you that trended 😅. You worked hard to be where you’re young man. Continuing fighting hard, many are inspired and still going to be by your journey👏🏿. I’m one of the person who’s inspired. Getting to medicine ain’t Easy. Thank you brother🙏🏽

[@LwaziMgandela]

Thank you so much for the motivation Sihle. I’m currently going through a similar situation where I just wanna take charge of the detour and reroute myself back to my passion for medicine so this is really motivating.

[@duduetsangrefilwe6900]

Congrats 🎉Indeed, dreams delayed are not dreams denied.God is great 😭

[@zane6577]

Imagine being so close and yet so far, a 73 when they want 75😢😩. I admire your perseverance. ❤️ Thank you for sharing your journey

[@theodorakhanimamba8058]

Wow Sihle😊😊 This is such an inspiration. I hardly get inspired by people by motivational speakers so to mean, but this video man hahah it got me thinking I can make my dreams come true and for the fact that I know you... How you used to tell us that you want to study for Medicine and you pulled through 😊😊😊😊 I'm inspired. ❤️❤️❤️

[@asafikambangata9106]

This is a beautiful, real and touching story! I hope it reaches many other young people out there who are feeling demoralized and discouraged. May God keep increasing you!

[@dimakatsomanyama397]

This is honestly very inspiring, our dreams are indeed valid!

[@zikhohohlo2568]

Just when I had given up on Med School. Thank you so much for this marnii♥️.

[@portiangoepe]

Yoh this video is everything & more! 😭😃

[@nwakhubayi]

Yaaay !! 🤗🤗 God is good congratulations , how come you never mentioned this 🙌🏼

[@mpilwenhlepearl6111]

Mft thanks for the encouragement, hopefully my dreams will also come into existence.

[@siyabongamabogwane2812]

Inspiring story bro. 🙏🏽💪🏽

[@leosekwele4970]

Duuude!... so inspiring!🥺🙌🏼

[@mkdempisi]

This video just made me grateful 😔

[@Phindulo99]

"Your dreams are valid" 👏👏

[@aaronafricadesud1503]

Wow beautiful story, the Lord is faithful ❤

[@kholofeloshadrack9640]

Sihle! I just came across your video and wow must really say I am inspired by your journey 😭🙏🏾 You gave me hope bro, and I pray one day I’ll be able to tell a story about how I made it into medicine just like you did! Thank you for such great content 💫🙌🏽 Keep rising king 💯✨

[@sihlemedic]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@olebengmogane2577]

Very inspiring, Thank you

[@kamogeloramaremela339]

I swear I just came across your channel didn’t know about it 😭I’m loving it. Also congratulations on getting into Medicine I know you’ve always wanted to do it ❤️all the best

[@sihlemedic]

Thank you Kamo❤

[@zwothemuthabeni5557]

Yey he made it ❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥💃💃💃

[@nyakalloramapepe6073]

What an inspiration ...I chose BSC in nursing and midwifery as my premed program........Slowly losing motivation since it's a 5 yrs program in my country....😿😿😿Thank you for sharing your strory with us

[@LinKher20]

Well done brother. 👏👏

[@craziecookingwithtso277]

God's time is the best🙌 and hardwork really pays.

[@gomolemodaphney570]

Wow congratulations 🎉💐

[@simphiwez7899]

Incredible story brother man! All the best with your studies going forward💯

[@sihlemedic]

Thank you Simphiwe bro

[@ezeldamatlala2208]

Congratulations on your achievement! 🎉✨❤️

[@sihlemedic]

Thank you Ezelda !

[@tshepisoosupile7474]

😭My heart😭😭This is so inspiring Sihle.

[@sihlemedic]

Thank you Tshepi 😁

[@gucci.O]

Hayi those “we regret” messages 💔😭. I know the pain

[@rickandmorty2525]

Wow, like your content and congratulations on your success 🎉

[@sihlemedic]

Thank you very much Holly !😃

[@StateOfMind_01]

truly inspiring

[@bokamososebati]

Yoh, my heart 😭😭This is so inspiring😭😭 Congratulations Sihle🎉🎈

[@sihlemedic]

Thank you Bokamoso!

[@nhlakaniphomhlonishwa5781]

Wow boy this is really true inspiration 💪💪💪

[@sihlemedic]

Thanks Mhlonishwa

[@sinawosiqebengu5405]

Thank you for making this video. I really needed to hear this

[@thapelomakwatanyane4859]

The motivation is lit💥 What happens to first year students with no funding?

[@thabanibuthelezi5890]

I totally relate to your story bro...im also enrolled this year at ufs

[@debornmatukane6586]

Wow🙌🙌🙌

[@KatlegoFShai]

Hi, Sihle Recently I've been stressing about my results for this year and my application for medical, but after watching this video, you have inspired me to keep on going, I guess I needed an extra push. THANK YOU 🙏🙏

[@sihlemedic]

🙏🙏 , best wishes with your application Katlego 😉

[@lelemahlangu2326]

Pure inspiration 😜

[@nomsantsoane3984]

medicine testimony. 🙏❤

[@thifhidzin5692]

Sihleee, You did that!! and if anyone knows you they know you worked really hard

[@sihlemedic]

Thank you Thifhidzi ❤

[@dineoaphane993]

I'm inspired❤️

[@karabomazibuko8329]

You're God sent.. Thanks for the motivation... But I have a few questions please 🙏😭

[@ThandazaMK]

Oh kodwa Inkosi yayazi ukuth uhambo lwakho lizokhuthaza abanye. Siyabonga Bhuti. Thank yo so much.

[@sihlemedic]

Kubonga mina bhuti , unkulunkulu mkhulu ngempela

[@zoemgazy7107]

Wow am inspired 🙌🏻 great content. How was the 1st year Medicine like?

[@karabomazibuko8329]

You're God sent... 😭 thanks for the mother

[@sibongilemashele8638]

Our dreams are valid👏❤

[@sihlemedic]

Yes, indeed !

[@zwothemuthabeni5557]

Congratulations ❤️🔥🔥

[@sihlemedic]

Thank you Zwothe !

[@b.2876]

Finally someone in medicine WITHOUT grade 11 results 😭😭😭, thank you for this bro!!

[@ivainyamutsamba8540]

Video quality nice

[@dineogee110]

SMU final year BSc student sign the register ❤️

[@sihlemedic]

❤

[@clementinehonyini6189]

Thank you, if it takes u 3 years it doesn't mean we all can do it in 3 years

[@namabena]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@fortunemashiane721]

Dammit! I Love Your Fighting Spirit! 😊🤞🏽🔥

[@sihlemedic]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@fortunemashiane721]

@@sihlemedic Best Believe My Brother, You And I Will Be Working In The Same Hospital 🤞🏽❤️

[@fortunemashiane721]

@@sihlemedic Isn't there a way to somehow contact you? I'll be at SMU next Year doing BSc, so i have some questions i need to ask, That's if you don't mind My Brother

[@sihlemedic]

@@fortunemashiane721 send me a DM on Instagram, link to my Instagram on video description

[@amuzuluzulu7430]

Congratulations it's very inspiring and interesting we wished you apload it earlier cause we were doomed whilst we were told to finish the degree 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ Could you help me here I'm doing my 3rd year of bsc at ukzn and UP said it's awaiting academic record so when you capturing your academic record you only include the first semester marks that you currently registered for or the whole modules?

[@sihlemedic]

Hi @Amuzulu Zulu ! , You upload your full academic record , which has your Marks from 1st year till recent. Best wishes with your application 💫

[@PrescillaKgade]

Inspiring 😭😭😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️. This is making me teary. Keep up the excellent work

[@sihlemedic]

Thank you Prescilla 😊 .... more content coming soon!

[@PrescillaKgade]

@@sihlemedic i don't want to bother you bro but can you please find out if UP nursing students can transfer to medicine if they pass with good marks. Because next hear I'll be studying medicine at UP but lately i have change of heart and want medicine

[@sihlemedic]

@Prescilla , at UP you can switch to Medicine from any Degree , I know students who switched from nursing, Law , Engineering, Bsc , BEd etc. Just make sure you get a good average, above 75% to increase your chances Best wishes!

[@Nomfundo222]

Our dreams are valid.

[@siphiwomhlongo3688]

Hau Sihlé awsasho kuthi uneKZbin Channel bafo? 👏👏👏

[@rilindetshivhase3328]

Your 2nd year BSc academic record poi😭😭👌

[@Keatrill_kamokid]

🙏❤️I'm now motivated by your video bro. If you got into medicine than I can too❤️..I'm in matric currently,and I got so many regrets from universities and my grade 11 average is 70%💔💔

[@sihlemedic]

Your dream is valid ! Don't be discouraged 🙏❤

[@whosbusii]

80 average gr 11 n rejected😢

[@Keatrill_kamokid]

@@whosbusii try again i managed too I’m currently doing my second year of medicine ❤️it’s possible

[@whosbusii]

@@Keatrill_kamokid do u have an ig ???

[@hlonisibeko]

God is good 😆😆🔥🔥🔥

[@sihlemedic]

All the time !

[@jannievanschalkwyk697]

Thank you for the inspirational video🙌🙌💥. I am currently a first year studying BSportSci at the University of Pretoria and I got a first semester avg of 82.7. With that said I doubted very strongly if I would get into Medicine, but this video just gave me new hope and I thank you for that.🙌🔥

[@sihlemedic]

Thank you very much for your comment Jannie , Keep up the good work, you stand a very good chance . Can't wait to welcome you in Med school in the near future!

[@jannievanschalkwyk697]

Fingers crossed 😅

[@PrescillaKgade]

Really??? I thought that UP only takes Bsc students for medicine... So Jannie Van Schalkwyk can i ask a question.. I want to do nursing at UP... If i pass well will i be able to transfer to medicine?

[@jannievanschalkwyk697]

@@PrescillaKgade BSportSci is a Bsc degree, but as far as I know you can transfer to medicine from any degree as long as your marks are good enough🙌🙌,but there are certain Bsc degrees where you can transfer into medicine in the second semester of your first year. With other degrees you don't have this luxury and can only transfer at the end of the year. Hope this helped and good luck with your future studies and I hope you get into Medicine 😃

[@PrescillaKgade]

@@jannievanschalkwyk697 i applied to do nursing at UP next year but i had a change of heart i want medicine. But a huge part of me is scared is because nursing is not Bsc degree 😥

[@khensanimaluleke2020]

It is the “check on your side” for me 😂

[@sihlemedic]

I had to make sure 😂😂😂

[@thedancingdoctor7283]

nice brother

[@sihlemedic]

Thank you boet !

[@mtshali_lb]

Aowa Sihle😢😢you're heavenly sent mara yaz. Thank you so much maarn. Hope restored hleng, thank you once again. Congratulations!! Dr Mogorosi( spelling😢) I wish you all the best on your journey😊

[@sihlemedic]

Thank you for the kind words Luthando☺

[@lebohangbolae1700]

I actually applied for BSc biological sciences at UP and guess what program full after a month of open applications. Is SA taking foreign students for Medicine or not this year?

[@rilindetshivhase3328]

Your dreams are valid😅

[@tshepangmokole]

Hey Brother ,if I do Pharmacy and Apply for Medicine with it's results ,will I still be funded by the Bursary for the duration of Medicine?

[@mphoshamaine2376]

Very inspirational 🙏.. i am a second year student at UL studying bsc life sciences as well and i must say,i had given up on switching to medicine but you gave me hope..my average is above 75% thankfully.But unlike you i registered for physiology instead of Chemistry, became i didn't do so well in Chemistry for organic n inorganic part so i didn't wanna take any chances.When are applications opening?

[@sihlemedic]

Congratulations on doing well , it takes a lot of hard work and dedication to get an average above 75 in BSc . Applications open 1st May 2021 . Best wishes 😃

[@mphoshamaine2376]

@@sihlemedic Thank you😘

[@lesedimagane9081]

Omw. This is so inspiring. I didn't qualify for MBCHB this year because they now want 70%+ for maths so I'll be going the Bsc route. It's kind of discouraging but this just motivated me not to give up😭😭😭😭

[@PreciousDimpho]

I also applied to 2 universities last year when I was in matric lol, and I got rejected at both. 🤣🤡Never do that guys, apply EVERYWHERE!!!

[@sinothilengesi5503]

Hi. So when you applied for medicine at SMU since you were already a student there did you have to apply for medicine using the same route as matric students or you applied directly at the university for an internal transfer?

[@sihlemedic]

Hi Sinothile ... it was same route as matric students . Even if you were a student there , the application process was the same for everyone at that time .

[@nalediramogayane4840]

Did you also send an application to smu in 2nd year or you only applied to Tuks?

[@mpyamatleke1898]

hey . what was the exam all about ? i also applied for up this year .

[@khensanimaluleke2020]

Our dreams are valid 😭

[@chantelsengwayo2728]

if i have level 6 in mathematics and physics but level 4 in English will i be accepted in medicine through BSc

[@angelinah_preciousss326]

i am currently studying at smu bsc life science and i am a first year... i needed to go through the same rout as you so i can be accepted on the same year. will i be able to go through that as i am from another university and also do they select students who are doing biological sciences in up only

[@yrnkevinsmithC-137]

Did u get in? N do other institutions want transcripts from the institution u are doing?

[@kabelotsimele3292]

"Oksalayo life goes on with or without your feelings."😂😂

[@sihlemedic]

That's the reality Kay 😂

[@kabelotsimele3292]

Can you also please tell me what are NBTs?

[@sihlemedic]

@@kabelotsimele3292 NBT is the National Benchmark Test that most universities require first year applicants to write in order to test their readiness for varsity, it has 3 components :Academic literacy, quantitative literacy and mathematics . Your NBT Marks contribute when selections are done , so you need to do well in it as well. However, This year because of Covid 19 , universities will not be using NBT as part of the requirements for Selection. Check out the link below for more information www.nbt.ac.za/

[@kabelotsimele3292]

When and how do you write them or apply to write them?

[@BeeKay_19]

@@kabelotsimele3292 Kabelo😉 check the university websites for more info on the NBT

[@sinothilengesi5503]

On the applications is there any option where you have to indicate that you are currently registered at another institution so they know that they have to wait for your results from that course before taking a decision?

[@sihlemedic]

Yes , there is an option where you indicate what you are doing in the year you're applying in.

[@Jasmine-yu9hi]

I’m doing a Bsc in bio science at UP and may average for is about the same as yours but I’m so worried and a little demotivated 😭

[@sihlemedic]

Hey Jasmine ! I understand why you feel that way , just do your utmost best and everything else will fall into place ....also, best believe if you're getting an average above 75% in BSc - that is excellent !! Keep up the good work, its only a matter of time Your dream is valid!

[@lesetjacaro3049]

Is it possible to switch from bsc(agric economics) to medicine?

[@vuyisanijack2349]

Hey Sihle. I also want to do Medicine but my Matric both Maths and Physics I got 57 . so I then I did BSC Chemistry and My average is 85% . so is it possible to be accepted , Aren’t they going to look at my matric Result Cz Currently I’m busy with my Honours but I still want to do MBCHB

[@tlotlehomokotedi8437]

Hey did you apply for medicine, how did that go?

[@maremo_violin]

I relate completely to your story bro😭😭😭😭😭everything except the gap year. I got 59% in maths in High school, come varsity, got 4 distinctions in the same modules as you ka Bsc.. I keep getting 72% as my average💔💔💔💔💔😭😭😭😭😭 Im doing my 3rd year now in Bsc, majoring in Biochemistry and Physiology, microbiology as my 3rd elective also ( deep down i wana switch to Chemistry 🥺🥺because i feel like it has more opportunities).. Anyway i wana get in medicine but it seems so impossible honestly.. Feel like giving up

[@kgethetsicerry3585]

Chemistry is hard dude ...your average may actually decrease cause of chemistry 💔

[@Es_gee]

Which varsity are you at?

[@mihlalimnothoza3813]

Hello sihle. Now tell me when you applied at Medical school did they consider your final matrix marks? Do you have to initially qualify with your grade 12 marks? Or they just consider your latest academic record like wena since you got an average of 77% in bsc? I've got level 4s in maths And physics,I wanna choose the bsc route too but I'm worried since I don't meet the min req for mbchb vele

[@sihlemedic]

Hi . If you don't meet the the physicics and math requirements with your matric results , then you have to do a math and physics module in your first year of study at University and make sure you do well there .

[@lameckck9916]

Beautiful story..I didnt do well in matric English I got 55. maths 75 ,physics 69 life sciences 78 .average Mark 67% can I rewrite some subject for matric would they consider my application?

[@sihlemedic]

Hey ! Thanks for watching. Yes, they would consider your application but you will have to get A's in almost all your subjects to get accepted. ( I don't encourage the upgrading route though, most people I know who have upgraded and got As were still not accepted and had to do a Bsc or any other undergrad program) I would advise you to enrol for any undergraduate degree (of your choice) , get an average above 75% and then apply using those results to get into med the following year. Best wishes!

[@luckymongadi1593]

And you never told me gore o na le channel😪

[@siyabongacutshwa-yo5vw]

Is possible to go to medicine from bsc applied mathematics

[@sabataradebe5385]

Can you please quickly mention the modules you chose on Bsc both first year and second year .

[@sihlemedic]

First year 10 modules Semester 1 and 2 for all mentioned below Math Physics Chemistry Biology Language ( it was a compulsory module) Second year - 6 modules Analytical chemistry Physical chemistry Biochemistry ( 2 semesters) Biology ( 2 semesters)

[@franssebona9085]

Hi Sihle, which email you used to inform UP about your situtiaon, you use health faculty one or you used ssc email?

[@sihlemedic]

[e-mail] and [e-mail]

[@sandisiwengxeza6255]

Hey Sihle Congratulations on your achievement 👏😁. If you don't mind me asking. Which bursary were u funded by during your BSc years and now

[@sihlemedic]

Hey Sandisiwe , thank you ! 😁 NSFAS - in Bsc and currently

[@thabangmovalo5870]

Ohk thanks. So it's also possible to use my postgraduate results to apply at up?

[@sihlemedic]

Yes ! Definitely

[@nsikelelomazibuko6136]

Congratulations bro, very inspiring!! I like to ask just a general question. What are the selection criterias for a graduates get into medicine at UP? and do they admit graduate to first year of study or...?

[@sihlemedic]

Thanks bro .... for graduates , they look at your last 4 semesters ( last 2 years), generally - students who obtain an average of atleast 75% get in . you start from first year but they will credit you modules you did in your previous degree.

[@thabangmovalo5870]

Hey I'm done with my degree already but my average is not excellent enough to get in to medicine. What can I do next to get in to medical school? I really want to do medicine.

[@sihlemedic]

Hi Thabang , are you currently doing postgrad? My advice is apply to every medical school to maximize your chances of getting admitted. Since you're a graduate, I also recommend the GEMP program offered by Wits university, they take quite a number of graduates into their program . Check out more info on the link below www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/