Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
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.
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!
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
Applying to medical school? This book can help!
Nervous about applying to med school? Don’t sweat it – with this book as your guide you’re one step ahead of the competition. Written by the founders of a popular tutoring firm for medical school applicants, this book delivers the insights and answers you need to succeed throughout the application and short-listing process. From deciding whether or not to pursue a career in medicine to choosing the right medical school, and from taking the UKCAT to sitting for interviews, Doctors Chopdar and Burton help you take your first big steps on the road to becoming a doctor.
- Be sure you have the right stuff – get the last word on academic requirements, and find out which extracurricular activities and work experience make a candidate attractive
- Pick your targets well – check out the differences between medical schools and find ones that best fit your personality and goals
- How to get personal (but not too personal) – find out what they’re looking for in a personal statement and how to write one guaranteed to wow them
- Show them just how smart you are – proven strategies and sample questions get you ready to score high on the UKCAT, BMAT and GAMSAT
- Face the dragons – get pointers on how to give a stellar interview, with tips on how to answer common questions, how to woo them with body language and more
Open the book and find:
- Guidance on finding the best medical school for you
- Advice on writing a personal statement – with examples
- Proven techniques for sailing through the interview
- Valuable test-prep advice and sample exercises
- An overview of the current funding situation in the UK
- Sure-fire ways to stand out from the crowd (in a good way)
- Stress management tips
- Access to online updates on schedules, requirements, funding and more
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
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.