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BPP University School of Health combines the academic excellence of a university with the real-life focus of a professional environment. Offering hands-on, practice-based programmes, we integrate theoretical and practical studies within a clinical setting. Our commitment to success is shown by our record of quality, innovation and market leadership in paper-based and e-learning materials. BPP University School of Health study materialsare written by professionally qualified specialists who know from personal experience the importance of topquality materials for exam success.Entry to Medical School SeriesThe What, Why and How of Getting into Medical School:A definitive guide for getting a place at medical school written by medicalstudents who have been through it all.This book will help you on the journey to gaining a place at medical school. From seeking and undertaking workexperience, to open days and choosing a medical school, to admissions tests and creating your UCAS personalstatement, all the way to interviews and beyond - this guide explains it all to make sure nothing gets in your wayas you start on the road to becoming a doctor!In this book, the authors:- Offer their wisdom and personal insights from their experiences of successfully applying to medical school- Describe the dos and don ts in a variety of situations; such as what to include in your personal statement,how to act when you are facing the interviewers, and tips on how to overcome any surprise obstacles- Break down and explain interview questions covering a wide range of topics, as well as providing exemplaranswers to give you an idea of what interviewers will be looking for- Give you the confidence and skills to answer any question the interviewers can throw at you- Explore both traditional interviews and multiple mini interviews (MMIs)With the foreword written by Matthew Billingsley, editor of the Student BMJ, and edited by medical admissionsexperts, this book has been through a rigorous review process.Written by current medical students for future medical students, this guide will give you the best chance to getinto medical school.
Contents
The most important question of all ... Is Medicine for me? Work experience How do I get work experience for Medicine? How long should I volunteer for? Where should I volunteer? How do you choose where to apply? Open Days Where can I go with my grades? What is the course like / how will I be taught? Can I study for an intercalated degree? Rankings / League tables Oxbridge Applying to Medical Schools 1When is the deadline for applying to Medical School? Can I apply to study Medicine without a background in science? Do I need to know what type of doctor I want to be before Medical School? Studying Medicine abroad Standard Admissions Tests UKCAT What is the UKCAT?How can I prepare for the UKCAT? BMAT What is the BMAT? How can I prepare for the BMAT? General advice for admissions exams ContentsGraduate Entry Medicine Medicine for graduates and mature students What is the GAMSAT? Personal Statement What is the Personal Statement? Example Personal Statements Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Example 4 Interviews How should I prepare for my interview? Recommended reading Interview practice Confidence The 'Rule of three' Anecdotes 'Oddball' questions One more sleep! Need to know Journey from application to qualification UKCAT BMAT GAMSAT Intercalations Electives Postgraduate training UCAS Organisations and policies NHS MHRA GMC BMABNF SMC NICE EWTD Ethics and law The four key principles of medical ethicsConsent 43Competence Negligence Patient's best interests Euthanasia Confidentiality Abortion Advance Directives Medical conditions and disease processes Asthma Atherosclerosis Cancer COPD Dementia Diabetes Heart attack Heart disease High cholesterol Hypertension Obesity Stroke Questions and answers Motivation and understanding Personality Hobbies/Interests NHS / History of Medicine Work experience / Wider reading Ethics and lawAcademic Oxbridge Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs) Problem solving Group interviews Practice makes perfect Surviving Medical School Starting at Medical SchoolAccommodation Freshers'/Introduction/Welcome Week Starting the courseSports Societies and activities Medical Society (MedSoc) What textbooks do I need for the first year? Staying in Medical SchoolAccommodationSupport at Medical SchoolHow much work should I be doing every day?How should I revise for anatomy?What should I do if activities are getting too much for me? How do I complete a medical research project?I got a really low mark in my assessment, what do I do?Building your Medical CV Medical Organisations What organisations should I join as a medical student?
