Get the book and get into medical school. Sound simple? Well, it
isn’t. But Get into UK Medical School For Dummies
contains the information you need to get ahead of the competition
and give yourself the best possible shot at success. Doctors Chris
Chopdar and Neel Burton guide you through the entire process from
deciding whether a career in medicine is right for you to sitting
for interviews. Along the way, they provide the proven advice and
coaching that has resulted in hundreds of acceptance letters on
topic such as:
* Why choose medicine (and why you may decide not to)
* Long term planning — The A-levels, extracurricular
activities, volunteer opportunities, and work experience that can
make you a more attractive candidate; and what to do if
you’re lacking in these categories
* Personal statement — Plenty of insight and examples to
help you create a winning and — truly personal —
personal statement
* Research — Put together a plan that ensures you find a
university that’s right for you
* Test preparation — An overview of the UKCAT and BMAT,
preparation strategies, and sample questions
* The interview — Common questions, how to tackle them, and
the importance of body language
* The decision — Tips on choosing between multiple
offers!
Jadual kandungan
Introduction 1
Part I: Targeting Medical School 7
Chapter 1: Deciding whether to Study Medicine 9
Chapter 2: Choosing a Medical School 25
Chapter 3: Planning Your Application 47
Chapter 4: Building Your Foundation for Medical School 59
Chapter 5: Writing Your UCAS Personal Statement 75
Part II: Sitting the Tests 87
Chapter 6: Dissecting the UKCAT 89
Chapter 7: Practising the UKCAT 115
Chapter 8: Breaking Down the BMAT 139
Chapter 9: Studying BMAT Questions and Answers 153
Chapter 10: Getting to Grips with the GAMSAT 167
Part III: Preparing for Interviews 175
Chapter 11: Performing Well in Interviews 177
Chapter 12: Preparing for Common Interview Questions 189
Chapter 13: Staying Current: Medical Topics You Need to Know About 209
Chapter 14: Following the Interview 227
Part IV: The Part of Tens 233
Chapter 15: Ten Great Ways to Stand Out from the Crowd 235
Chapter 16: Ten Top Tips for Coping with Stress 241
Index 247
Mengenai Pengarang
Dr Chris Chopdar and Dr Neel Burton are the founders and directors of Oxford-based Get into Medical School (getintomedicalschool.org). Both are medically qualified and members of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. In addition to his work at Ge MS, Chris works as an independent psychiatrist and life coach. Neel regularly tutors medical students at Oxford, is the author of two medical textbooks and has won the British Medical Association Young Authors’ Award. Chris and Neel are also the authors of UKCAT For Dummies.
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