Get into UK Medical School For Dummies

Learn to: Choose the schools that are right for you Create a winning personal statement Prepare for the UKCAT, BMAT and GAMSAT Put your best foot forward in the interview 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