How to get into medical school in Australia. (2013)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Timothy Shiraev.
• Other Names: Shiraev, Timothy
• Contents: FRONT MATTER ; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Editors and Contributors; MAIN MATTER ; 1 Introduction; Why You Should Read this Book; What It's Like to Become a Doctor; Summary of the Application Process; Undergraduate Entry; Graduate Entry; My Experience; 2 Characteristics of a Doctor; Academic Qualities; Empathy; Communication; Teamwork; Leadership; Conflict Resolution; Self-Reflection; 3 Study Techniques; How to Study at High School; Exam Study; How to Study at University; Exam Study; 4 Overview on Applying to Medical School; Undergraduate Medical School Application Timeline. Graduate Medical School Application Timeline5 Undergraduate Entry into Medical School and the UMAT; Universities that Offer Undergraduate Medicine; General Undergraduate Entry Requirements; High School Marks and Subjects; UMAT; Introduction to the UMAT; Sections of the UMAT; How to Study for the UMAT; Useful Resources; Preparation Courses for the UMAT; The Day before the UMAT; On the Day of the UMAT; 6 Graduate Entry into Medical School and the GAMSAT; Universities that Offer Graduate Medicine; General Graduate Entry Requirements; University Marks; GAMSAT; Introduction to the GAMSAT. Sections of the GAMSATHow and What to Study for the GAMSAT; Tips on How to Prepare for the GAMSAT; Useful Resources; Preparation Courses for the GAMSAT; The Day before the GAMSAT; On the Day of the GAMSAT; 7 Special Applicants; Mature Age Students; Graduate Entry into Undergraduate Programs; Indigenous Students; 1. Undergraduate Medical Schools:; 2. Graduate Medical Schools; Rural Students; International Students; 1. Undergraduate Medical Schools; 2. Graduate Medical Schools; 8 The Application; Where to Apply?; The Application Form; Curriculum Vitae; How to Write a Curriculum Vitae. How to Best Present Your CharacteristicsLying; How to Apply; University Places and Fees; 9 The Interview; Dress Code; How to Prepare for the Interview; In the Interview; 10 The Letter; Acceptance; Rejection; What Now?; Trying Again; Alternate Careers; 11 You've Made It into Medical School; Pre-clinical Years; Anatomy; Biochemistry and Physiology; Pharmacology; Pathophysiology; Microbiology; 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. FinancesAccommodation and Transport; What Now?; 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; Bond University; James Cook University; University of Tasmania; 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.
• Publisher Details: London : Anthem Press, an imprint of Wimbledon Publishing Company
• Publication Date: 2013
• Extent: 1 online resource (xiii, 205 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 610.71/194; Medical education -- Australia; Medical colleges -- Australia -- Admission; Medical colleges -- Admission; Medical education; STUDY AIDS / General; Australia; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 0857282980; 9780857282989; 9780857282996; 0857282999
• Related ISBNs: 085728567X; 9780857285676
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-200) and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.