Timothy Shiraev

How to Get Into Medical School in Australia

The Definitive Guide to Applying to Medical School

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Produktbeschreibung

'How to Get into Medical School in Australia' is the definitive guide on how to succeed in your application to medical school - and how to excel once there.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Anthem Press
• Seitenzahl: 220
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 365g
• ISBN-13: 9780857285676
• ISBN-10: 085728567X
• Artikelnr.: 36759786

Autorenporträt

Dr Timothy Shiraev completed his Bachelor of Science (Honours) in 2007 and his Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) in 2012. He has published various research articles in international peer-reviewed journals. 

Inhaltsangabe

Editors and Contributors; CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION: Why You Should Read this Book
What it’s Like to Become a Doctor
Summary of the Application Process
My Experience; CHAPTER 2: CHARACTERISTICS OF A DOCTOR: Academic Qualities
Empathy
Communication
Teamwork
Leadership
Conflict Resolution
Self-Reflection; CHAPTER 3: STUDY TECHNIQUES: How to Study at High School
Exam Study
How to Study at University
Exam Study; CHAPTER 4: OVERVIEW ON APPLYING TO MEDICAL SCHOOL: Undergraduate Medical School Application Timeline
Graduate Medical School Application Timeline; CHAPTER 5: UNDERGRADUATE ENTRY INTO MEDICAL SCHOOL AND THE UMAT: Universities that offer Undergraduate Medicine
General Undergraduate Entry Requirements
Timeline of the UMAT Process
High School Marks and Subjects
UMAT: Introduction to the UMAT
Sections of the UMAT
How to Study for the UMAT
Tips for the UMAT
Useful Resources
Preparation Courses for the UMAT
The Day Before the UMAT
On the Day of the UMAT; CHAPTER 6: GRADUATE ENTRY INTO MEDICAL SCHOOL AND THE GAMSAT: Universities that offer Graduate Medicine
General Graduate Entry Requirements
Timeline of the GAMSAT Process
University Marks
GAMSAT: Introduction to the GAMSAT
Sections of the GAMSAT
How and What to Study for the GAMSAT
Tips for the GAMSAT
Useful Resources
Preparation Courses for the GAMSAT
The Day Before the GAMSAT
On the Day of the GAMSAT; CHAPTER 7: SPECIAL APPLICANTS: Mature Age Students
Graduate Entry into undergraduate Programs
Indigenous Students
Rural Students
International Students; CHAPTER 8: THE APPLICATION: Where to Apply?
The Application Form: Curriculum Vitae
How to Write a Curriculum Vitae
How to Best Present Your Characteristics
Lying
University Places and Fees; CHAPTER 9: THE INTERVIEW: Dress Code
How to Prepare for the Interview
In the Interview; CHAPTER 10: THE LETTER: Acceptance
Rejection: What Now?
Trying Again
Alternate Careers; CHAPTER 11: YOU’VE MADE IT INTO MEDICAL SCHOOL: Pre-clinical Years: Anatomy
Biochemistry and Physiology
Pharmacology
Pathophysiology
Diseases
Clinical Years: Presenting a Patient
On the Wards
Ward Rounds
Theatre
The Emergency Department
Radiology
Recommended Textbooks
Backing Up Work
Finances
Accommodation and Transport
What Now?; CHAPTER 12: UNIVERSITY INFORMATION: Undergraduate Medical Schools: University of New South Wales
University of Newcastle/ University of New England (Joint Medical Program)
University of Western Sydney
Monash University
University of Adelaide
Flinders University
University of Queensland (Provisional Entry)
Bond University
University of Tasmania
James Cook University
University of Western Australia (Provisional Entry)
University of Otago
Graduate Medical Schools: University of Sydney
University of Notre Dame (Sydney)
University of Wollongong
University of Melbourne
Monash University
Deakin University
Flinders University
University of Queensland
Griffith University
University of Western Australia
University of Notre Dame (Fremantle)
Australian National University
University of Otago; APPENDICES: Practice UMAT Questions
Practice GAMSAT Questions
Sample Curriculum Vitae
Interview Questions; REFERENCES: Further Reading: Curriculum Vitae Writing and Building
and Interview Skills
Entry to Medical School
Medical Ethics
Medical School Resources
Medical School Textbooks
UMAT
GAMSAT and Study Techniques; Index