Get into UK Medical School For Dummies

Häftad, Engelska, 2012

Av Chris Chopdar, Neel Burton, Oxford) Burton, Neel (The Warneford Hospital

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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 categoriesPersonal statement — Plenty of insight and examples to help you create a winning and — truly personal — personal statementResearch — Put together a plan that ensures you find a university that’s right for youTest preparation — An overview of the UKCAT and BMAT, preparation strategies, and sample questionsThe interview — Common questions, how to tackle them, and the importance of body languageThe decision — Tips on choosing between multiple offers!

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2012-12-14
Mått160 x 232 x 16 mm
Vikt425 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor272
FörlagJohn Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN9781118450437

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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 GeMS, 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.

Introduction 1Part I: Targeting Medical School 7Chapter 1: Deciding whether to Study Medicine 9Chapter 2: Choosing a Medical School 25Chapter 3: Planning Your Application 47Chapter 4: Building Your Foundation for Medical School 59Chapter 5: Writing Your UCAS Personal Statement 75Part II: Sitting the Tests 87Chapter 6: Dissecting the UKCAT 89Chapter 7: Practising the UKCAT 115Chapter 8: Breaking Down the BMAT 139Chapter 9: Studying BMAT Questions and Answers 153Chapter 10: Getting to Grips with the GAMSAT 167Part III: Preparing for Interviews 175Chapter 11: Performing Well in Interviews 177Chapter 12: Preparing for Common Interview Questions 189Chapter 13: Staying Current: Medical Topics You Need to Know About 209Chapter 14: Following the Interview 227Part IV: The Part of Tens 233Chapter 15: Ten Great Ways to Stand Out from the Crowd 235Chapter 16: Ten Top Tips for Coping with Stress 241Index 247