The Medical School Conference for Greek Students Get Into Medical “chool
Medic Journey International • Proud to work with over 50 leading schools in the UK, and now internationally in Asia • Experts in the medical school application process, with a leading faculty of practising doctors and educational experts • Chosen partner to talk at each one of the flagship National Royal Society of Medicine Careers Days in the UK • “ele ted Orga isatio for I spiri g Futures to ad ise oth students and teachers on the application process
A Selection of some of the leading schools we work with
Aim of The Dubai Medical Conference Get Into Medical “chool To provide aspiring medical students with an excellent outline of:
• How to choose your medical school • The rigorous application process
• How to excel at each of the key stages, namely UCAS, UKCAT, BMAT and The Interview • How to time and structure your preparation for best performance
Outline of the Day Get Into Medical “chool 08:30 – 09:00
Registration
09:00 – 09:30
Overview of studying medicine in the UK – the universities and different course structures
09:30 – 10:00
UCAS and the application system
10:00 – 10:30
Writing your personal statement
10:30 – 11:00
Break
11:00 – 13:00
Clinical Aptitude Testing - The UKCAT & BMAT examinations
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch
14:00 – 15:00
Key Differentiators in the Application Process – How To Stand Out
15:00 – 15:30 The medical interview 1 – Different styles of interview: traditional, multi-mini interviews (MMIs) and Oxbridge 15:30 – 15:45
Break
15:45 – 17:00
The medical interview 2 – Common interview questions and how to prepare
17:00 – 17:15 17:15 – 17:30
“u
ar of the
edi al s hool appli atio , ti eli es a d top tips Questions and close*
*All students will receive a mock UKCAT and BMAT exam to take away with detailed answers and explanations
The Morning Session – UCAS & Medical School Selection To ensure students have the knowledge to select the medical schools which are best suited to them An outline of the varying course structures, including Problem Based Learning (PBL), Traditional and Integrated
To appreciate the key steps involved in the application process, and timelines for each one To understand how to write an excellent personal statement, tailored to a medical degree To highlight the importance of the reference section in UCAS
Clinical Aptitude Testing - The UKCAT & BMAT
•
An introduction to each of the individual sections of the UKCAT & BMAT examinations:
UKCAT Quantitative Reasoning Verbal Reasoning
BMAT Section 1 - Aptitude a d “kills
Abstract Reasoning
Section 2 - “ ie tifi K o ledge & Appli atio s
Decision Analysis
Section 3 - Writi g Task
Situational Judgement • •
Identify key exam techniques and common themes A mock examination for each student to take away, with full explanations
The Medical School Interview
•
An outline of the three varying styles of medical school interview, and approach to prepare to for all of them: – Traditional – MMIs – Oxbridge
• • •
Common interview pitfalls A run through of all of the commonly asked questions and themes Top tips, including how to handle tough ethical and NHS focused questions
Appendix I – Our Track Record All of our 2013 courses to date have ee graded either e elle t or ver good
% of stude ts a d tea hers
"Our students found the day very useful and for some very enlightening! You were fantastic and had a wonderful rapport with the students" Head of Medical Applications at Leading UK School "Your session was perfect Dr. Tavares - good timing and pace, really relevant content and the added authority of someone who has actually been through the process and qualified into the profession. I'm not surprised that you want to combine your medical knowledge with an education focus - you have a natural rapport with students" Head of Careers at Leading London School "We all enjoyed, and benefitted greatly from, your inspiring and informative talk. The boys have a great deal to consider over the next few terms and these events help to demystify matters and alleviate concerns many experience when facing important decisions. I am exceedingly grateful to you for making the day such a success Head of Careers at Leading UK Boarding School "I just wanted to say thank you for the really terrific talk you gave today Dr. Tavares. The boys benefited hugely from your advice and experience - as did I! Many of the boys came up to me in the afternoon and said how valuable they found it" Head of Careers at Leading UK School
"Outstanding systematic approach to Section 3 of the BMAT" & "An excellent booklet which will be a great revision tool in the build up" Student Alumni "The course was excellent - I loved the combination of a full mock interview with brilliant interactive lectures covering the key areas I need to focus on in my preparation." Student Alumni
Appendix III – Faculty Dr. Christopher Nordstrom, BSc (Hons) MBBS MRCP • • • •
•
•
Obtained his prize winning degree in Medicine and first class honours degree in Neuroscience from University College London. Dr. Nordstrom went on to carry out his foundation doctor programme at the prestigious Imperial College Deanery, after which he undertook specialist training in Anaesthetics and Critical Care. He has been involved in medical education for over five years and has received written praise for his teaching from hospitals and universities, including Imperial and University College London. Dr. Nordstrom teaches on a high fidelity simulation course on the management of medical emergencies and has presented at several national and international conferences, including publications in world renowned journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine. He has presented at numerous leading schools across the UK providing excellent guidance on medical school applications, as well as desig i g a d deli eri g o e of the ou try s pre ier BMAT courses, hosted at Eton College in 2012. Dr. Nordstrom has led an international medical training program for prospective medics in India at a Red Cross Hospital outside of Mumbai and is a medical tutor for the University of Buckingham MD programme
Appendix III – Faculty Dr. Ricardo Tavares, MA (Oxon) (Hons) MBBS • •
•
•
• • •
Obtained his prize winning undergraduate medical degree from Oxford University publishing research in an international medical journal. Completed his medical training at University College London and went on to carry out his foundation doctor programme at the prestigious Imperial College Deanery, before commencing specialist training in Radiology. Dr. Tavares has excellent medical teaching experience - both as part of a select group that helped re-design and deliver a formal teaching programme at Imperial College, and as a clinical methods teaching tutor for Imperial College Medical Students. Dr. Tavares has spoken at numerous high profile national events, such as the annual Royal Society of Medicine "Medical Careers Day" hosted at Eton College, and at the Inspiring Futures Medical Careers Day, as well as numerous leading schools across the UK providing guidance on how to get into medical school. He has led an international medical training program for prospective medics in India at a Red Cross Hospital outside of Mumbai. In addition to his teaching, Ricardo has published in several international peer reviewed journals. He is currently a medical tutor for the University of Buckingham MD programme