Full Description
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!
Contents
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
