The UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) is used by admissions staff as part of the application process to study Medicine or Dentistry at a UK University. With competition for places at an all time high it is crucial that you are fully prepared for this test. Advanced preparation is key to ensure that you know what to expect and achieve the best score possible. This interactive guide, which contains practice questions and a complete mock test, aims to help applicants, parents and teachers alike to prepare for and successfully complete the UKCAT. In this guide, Jemini Jethwa and Matt Green: * Describe the context of the UKCAT within the application process * Set out how to approach the five sections of the UKCAT verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, abstract reasoning, decision analysis and non-cognitive test * Provide practice questions for each section to work through as part of the learning process * In addition provide a full mock exam to complete under test conditions This engaging, easy to use and comprehensive guide is essential reading for anyone serious about excelling in their UKCAT examination.

Succeeding in the 2008 UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT)

Medical Books

Green, Matt

Jethwa, Jemini

Medicine

UNKNO

Are you unsure of how to structure your Medical CV? Would you like to know how to ensure you stand out from the crowd? With competition for medical posts at an all time high it is vital that your Medical CV stands out over your fellow applicants. This comprehensive, unique and easy-to-read guide has been written with this in mind to help prospective medical students, current medical students and doctors of all grades prepare a Medical CV of the highest quality. Whether you are applying to medical school, currently completing your medical degree or a doctor progressing through your career (foundation doctor, specialty trainee in general practice, surgery or medicine, GP career grade or Consultant) this guide includes specific guidance for applicants at every level. This time-saving and detailed guide: - Explains what selection panels are looking for when reviewing applications at all levels. - Discusses how to structure your Medical CV to ensure you stand out for the right reasons. - Explores what information to include (and not to include) in your CV. - Covers what to consider when maintaining a portfolio at every step of your career, including, for revalidation and relicensing purposes. - Provides examples of high quality CVs to illustrate the above. This unique guide will show you how to prepare your CV for every step of your medical career from pre-Medical School right through to Consultant level and should be a constant companion to ensure you secure your first choice post every time.

Preparing the Perfect Medical CV: How to Succeed in Your Chosen Field (Developmedica)

Douglas, Helen

Sivarajan, Vivek

Succeeding in your Medical School Interview

Business & Money

Edgar, Tony

Job Hunting & Careers

Deciding on whether or not to pursue a career in medicine is a decision that should not be taken lightly.  Becoming a doctor can be highly rewarding but is not without its drawbacks. It is therefore important that you gain a clear insight into the world of medicine to ensure that it is the right path for you to follow.  This book has been written with the above in mind to provide a clear picture of what becoming a doctor really involves.  In this comprehensive book Matt Green and Tom Nolan explore: - What it really means to be a good doctor - The steps that should be taken to confirm whether a career in medicine is really the one for you - How to successfully apply to medical school including the various entrance exams (UKCAT, BMAT, GAMSAT), the UCAS personal statement and subsequent medical school interview - Life as a student at medical school and how to excel - The various career paths open to you as a doctor with invaluable insights provided by practising doctors.  This engaging, easy to use and comprehensive book is essential reading for anyone serious about becoming a doctor and determining whether it really is the right career for you!

Becoming a Doctor: Is Medicine Really the Career for You?

Self-Help

Nolan, Tom

Success

Situational Judgment Tests (SJTs) or Professional Dilemmas form a significant part of the GPST recruitment process and yet many doctors will not have experienced questions of this type under examination conditions. It is therefore essential that candidates sitting the GPST Stage 2 exam have a clear understanding of how to approach questions of this type as poor performance in this section will almost certainly result in not progressing to the Stage 3 selection day. This interactive book, which contains detailed guidance, and over 70 practice questions (including detailed explanations of all the answers), aims to help doctors prepare for and successfully complete their GPST Stage 2 exam. In this book, Nicole Corriette and Matt Green: - Describe the context of Situational Judgement Tests within the GPST Stage 2 selection process - Explore the various ethical principles that you must consider when answering these types of questions - Set out how to approach the various question types you will be faced with - Provide over 70 questions to put into practise everything that you learn - Detailed explanations of the correct answers are also provided to aid your preparations This engaging, easy to use and comprehensive book is essential reading for anyone serious about excelling in their GPST Stage 2 examination and successfully progressing to Stage 3 of the GPST selection process.

Succeeding in Your GPST Stage 2 Situational Judgement Tests ( SJT ) / Professional Dilemmas: Practical Questions for GP ST / GP VTS Stage 2 Selection

Corriette, Nicole

Khan, Hamed

Rabrindra, Gayathri

We can all remember a teacher that inspired us, encouraged us and helped us to excel. But what is it that makes a good teacher and are these skills that can be learned and improved? As doctors and healthcare professionals we are all expected to teach, to a greater or lesser degree, and this carries a great deal of responsibility. We are helping to develop the next generation and it is essential to pass on the knowledge that we have gained from our experience. This book aims to cover the fundamentals of medical education. It has been designed to be a guide for the budding teacher with practical advice, hints, tips and essential points of reflection to encourage the reader to think about what they are doing at each step. By taking the time to read through this book and completing the exercises contained within it you should understand the needs of the learner, appreciate the skills required to be an effective teacher and exlpore the various different teaching scenarios, from lectures to problem-based teaching, and how to use them effectively. The book stresses the importance and sources of feedback and an awareness of assessment techniques, appraisal and revalisation. This book will provide you with a foundation in medical education upon which you can build the skills and attributes to become a competent and skilled teacher.

Effective Medical Teaching Skills (Progressing Your Medical Career)

Bhogal, Paul

Choosing which medical school to apply to is a decision that should not be taken lightly. It is important that you do your homework and consider carefully the many factors that differ between each institution. This comprehensive and insightful guide, written by medical students, for medical students, covers everything you need to know to enable you to select the best medical school for you. The book is designed to help school leavers, graduates and mature individuals in applying to medical school, as well as parents and teachers. The first part of the book covers what to expect from life at medical school and things to consider prior to applying. The second part then features chapters covering each individual UK Medical School. Each chapter is written by current medical students at the institution and is broken down into sections on the medical school, the university and the city finishing with the views of pre-clinical and clinical students.

Choosing a Medical School (Entry to Medical School)

Young, Alexander

Dougal, William

Deciding on whether or not to pursue a career in medicine is a decision that should not be taken lightly. Becoming a doctor can be highly rewarding but it is not without its drawbacks. It is therefore important that you gain a clear insight into the world of medicine to ensure that it is the right path for you to follow. This book has been written with the above in mind to provide a clear picture of what becoming a doctor really involves. It explores what it really means to be a good doctor and the steps that should be taken to confirm whether a career in medicine is really the one for you. The book explains the process of making a successful application to medical school including the various entrance exams (UKCAT, BMAT, GAMSAT), the UCAS personal statement and subsequent medical school interview. Life as a student at medical schoolis discussed as are the various career paths open to you as a doctor with invaluable insights provided by practising doctors. This comprehensive book is essential reading for anyone serious about becoming a doctor and determining whether it really is the right career for you!

This interactive book, which contains detailed guidance and over 70 practice questions (including detailed explanations of all the answers), aims to help doctors prepare for and successfully complete their GPST Stage 2 exam. In this book, Nicole Corriette and Matt Green describe the context of Situational Judgement Tests within the GPST Stage 2 selection process. It explores the various ethical principles that you must consider when answering these types of questions. It set out how to approach the various question types you will be faced with. The book providse over 70 questions to put into practise everything that you learn and gives detailed explanations of the correct answers to aid your preparation. This easy-to-use and comprehensive book is essential reading for anyone who wants to excel in their GPST Stage 2 examination and successfully progress to Stage 3 of the GPST selection process.

Succeeding in Your GPST Stage 2 (Medipass)

Corriette, Nicola

With competition for medical posts at an all-time high, it is vital that your Medical CV stands out over those of your fellow applicants. This comprehensive, unique and easy-to-read guide has been written with this in mind to help prospective medical students, current medical students and doctors of all grades prepare a Medical CV of the highest quality. Whether you are applying to medical school, currently completing your medical degree or are a doctor progressing through your career (foundation doctor, specialty trainee in general practice, surgery or medicine, GP career grade or Consultant) this guide includes specific guidance for applicants at every level. This time-saving and detailed publication explains what selection panels are looking for when reviewing applications at all levels, discusses how to structure your Medical CV to ensure you stand out for the right reasons and explores what information to include, and what not to include, in your CV. The book discusses what to consider when maintaining a portfolio at every step of your career, including for revalidation and relicensing purposes. Examples of high quality CVs are included in the book to illustrate the standards which are required. This unique guide shows you how to prepare your CV for every step of your medical career from pre-Medical School right through to Consultant level. This book will be of value to doctors throughout their careers as they strive to ensure they secure their first choice post every time.

Preparing the Perfect Medical CV (Progressing Your Medical Career)

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Books by Green, Matt

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Succeeding in the 2008 UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT)

Preparing the Perfect Medical CV: How to Succeed in Your Chosen Field (Developmedica)

Succeeding in your Medical School Interview

Becoming a Doctor: Is Medicine Really the Career for You?

Succeeding in Your GPST Stage 2 Situational Judgement Tests ( SJT ) / Professional Dilemmas: Practical Questions for GP ST / GP VTS Stage 2 Selection

Effective Medical Teaching Skills (Progressing Your Medical Career)

Choosing a Medical School (Entry to Medical School)

Becoming a Doctor: Is Medicine Really the Career for You?

Succeeding in Your GPST Stage 2 (Medipass)

Preparing the Perfect Medical CV (Progressing Your Medical Career)