Co-Authors
Dr Aleena Dhanji St Georges, University of London
Dr Amal Thomas St Georges, University of London
Anush Shashidhara University College London Medical School
Dr Emily Rye St Georges, University of London
Dr Graham Garside St Georges, University of London
Jana Bawazir St Georges, University of London
Krishan Lodhia Kings College London School of Medical Education
Dr Oliver Curwen St Georges, University of London
Qudsiyah-Bano Agha-Shah University College London Medical School
Dr Sewita Nazari St Georges, University of London
Suchika Garg University College London Medical School
Dr Suzzan Sithirangathan St Georges, University of London
Taranveer Sandhu University College London Medical School
Thonmoy Josh Dey University College London Medical School
Vinit Vykuntam University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine
Yiorgos A. Stathopoulos University College London Medical School
Dr Leena Sinha Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow
Dr Masih Kader Detroit Medical Centre and Michigan State University, Michigan
Mr Sanjay Sinha Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford
Professor Mark Davenport Kings College Hospital, London
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Preface
The most important step in preparation for the Medical School application process is starting early. This book gives you information about the whole process right from beginning to end. It should be a companion for each aspect of your application process, from deciding whether Medicine is the course for you, to what to do on the interview day and beyond. In the earlier phases, we will show you how to set yourself up for success and how best to prepare for the pre-interview stages: finding work experience placements, writing your personal statement, choosing which universities to apply to, preparation for pre-application exams, and examples of useful reading materials.
The interview can be an especially daunting aspect of the application process. As it is so important to most universities, we have focused on every aspect of the interview to provide structured guidance. The questions that can be asked are varied and can confuse candidates. However, we highlight how many questions have a similar pattern of answers and show these through worked examples, as well as detailing what the interviewers are expecting from you.
Our goal is to allow you to get to the interview stage through the strength of your application, and then have the confidence to be yourself, and answer questions honestly and effectively in the interview.
We help you make the strongest case by fully reflecting the strengths of your personality.
This book is intended for students, graduates, and mature applicants around the world, preparing for UK Medical School admission, and is meant to act as an equaliser for all students of all backgrounds applying to this course. We provide a comprehensive, step-by-step guide through the entire application, outline important information and resources students should know, and provide clear, detailed guidance on how to approach each step. We do this to ensure any applicant, with whatever level of support they may have received, from any background, from anywhere in the world, can enjoy success from the strength of their performance. To do this, we use our wealth of combined experience to offer guidance that is specific and personal to your experiences.
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.
Benjamin Franklin
Best wishes and good luck!
Ankit Sinha
CK Sinha
Introduction
A patient with multiple trauma is brought into Accident and Emergency after a road traffic accident. The identity of the patient is unknown and there is no one with them that can tell you what happened before the accident. The emergency call for the resuscitation team has already gone out but they have not arrived yet. You are the first doctor to see this patient.