10 Mistakes Students Make on the UCAT
The UCAT is tough so there are plenty of things that can catch you out in the exam. Let’s take a look at ten of the most common examples to avoid.
Exeter Medical School Review
In this article, we will discuss important facts about Exeter, information that is valuable to consider for your decision making in your application year! Read on to find out more from ex-students about its history, campus, faculties and admissions processes!
Medicine Personal Statement Inspiration – Jonathan (Cambridge)
Jonathan (contributor to the BMAT Crash Course) applied to Cambridge, Southampton, Manchester and Sheffield, and received offers from Cambridge, Southampton and Manchester. Here is his personal statement and analysis.
Plymouth (Peninsula)
Let’s talk a bit about Plymouth, one of many universities that could be a possibility for you, read on to find out what it has to offer!
UCAT Situational Judgement: The Definitive Guide
SJT tests your ability to understand real-world situations. It examines how you identify critical factors and choose appropriate actions to deal with them.
Aston
Let’s talk a bit about Aston and how it could be an option for you, let’s take a look at all the generals of this University!
Consent: patients and doctors making decisions together
Let’s take a look at decision making, many times it does not only concern one person, but must be discussed with someone to see their viability, the same goes for doctors when giving a diagnosis, it is necessary to discuss it with their patient to know which course to take.
How to Show Empathy at your Medicine Interview
The practice of medicine is often described as both a science and an art, where knowledge from fields of biology is applied in an approach based on ethics and human values. A cornerstone of this approach is empathy, which is the ability to understand the feelings of another, imagining what it might be like to experience what that person is feeling. Simply put, being empathetic is to see the world in someone else’s eyes or to put yourself in someone else’s shoes.
Reapplying to Medicine – Anton’s Personal Statements
This post refers to the ‘How to successful reapply to Medicine. Anton (who didn’t get any offers first time around, but got an unconditional Cambridge offer on his second attempt) has very kindly agreed to share his before/after personal statements so that you can see what the difference is.
What can you bring to this medical school?
The competitive nature of medicine means that schools can afford to be selective. Therefore, universities do not only want good grades, a good entrance exam and relevant work experience. They also want a well-rounded person who brings something to the medical school. Take a look at this article!
