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MEDICAL SCHOOLAPPLICATIONUCAT  The UCAT (University ClinicalAptitudeTest) is an admissions test used by universities in the United Kingdom,Australia, and other countries for entry into medical and dental programs.It is designed to assess a wide range of mental abilities, attitudes,and professional behaviors essential for success in healthcare professions.It is part of application process in medical schools. The UCAT consists of multiple sections,each designed to evaluate specific skills: 1. Verbal Reasoning:This section tests the ability to critically evaluate written information and understand passages of text.(21 minutes – 44 questions) 2. Decision Making:This tests the ability to make decisions and reason logically,often in situations with incomplete information.(31 minutes – 29 questions) 3. Quantitative Reasoning:Tests the ability to apply mathematical concepts and interpret numerical data (25 minutes- 36 questions) 4. Abstract Reasoning:Tests the ability to identify patterns and think logically about abstract concepts (12 minutes – 50 questions) 5. Situational Judgment:This section assesses the ability to assess situations and make appropriate decisions in medical or professional settings.(26 minutes – 69 questions) UCAT • Read written passages of 200- • you’ll have to read 11 passages of •Developing the ability to Verbal 300 words and answer related text and answer four questions per pinpoint important terms verbal reasoning score questions. It lasts 21 minutes • in a text that would would be above the and is often considered the passage. This means you’ll have 44 confuse you and average, which is reasoning most time-pressured verbal reasoning questions overall, approx.- 560-567 working out at two minutes per set •recognise techniques that may mislead or confuse There are Decision making questions are 29 decision making UCAT Learn about syllogism, venn designed to test your application diagram of reasoning and logic to a decision making score – Decision making questions that need to be how to apply conditional problem, and assess your abilityhe average, which is 616- answered in 31 minutes. to evaluate different arguments620 probability and gain The decision making section •Multiple statement questions are requires you to use logic worth 2 marks.1 mark is awarded to You’ll be tested on Quantitative and reasoning to solve partially correct responses on the approaching venn diagrams, quantitative reasoning multiple-statement questions. identifying probability and score would be above the Reasoning textual and visual data- identifying strong and weak average, which would ne - related questions arguments 660 658 The abstract reasoning You’ll be presented with shape-based This can be done by looking Abstract section tests your abilities patterns and sequences to assess your to evaluate and generate spatial awareness and reasoning. at the simplest box, Reasoning hypotheses and assesses c There are 50 multiple choice questions, identifying patterns and divided into a number of question sets trying to match to a test The average abstract ritical thinking skills. shape reasoning score 659 GRADUATE ENTRY MEDICINE/ PREDICTED/AS LEVEL GRADES 4yearcourseviaFeederStream(applicantsmustbe onspecificfeederstreamfromCardiffBiosciences, The only Graduate Entry applicants that Cardiff uni considers is a 4-year course are those doing one of our agreed Feeder Stream CardiffMedicalpharmacology,BangorBiomedical Sciences) routes (applicants must be on the specific Feeder Stream route from Cardiff Bioscience, Cardiff Medical Pharmacology, Bangor Graduate Entry: Biomedical Sciences or USW Biomedical Sciences). All other GCSEs: A levels: 2:1 at the (honours) Maths, English Chemistry and degree or working graduates would have to apply for the 5-year A100. Language, Biology and Biology and a third towards this if Chemistry (or Double A level (the third A applying in your final higher. (Two scores/6 or level can be Welsh year of the degree, must be entered onto Baccalaureate ABC or BBB at A your application if you level (including (please check other universities websites for graduate entry have taken Double Chemistry and Science at GCSE). minimum required medicine and the requirement) GCSEs at grade B. Predicted Grades and As level Grades are NOT considered during application processWORK EXPERIENCE  Start finding work experience as early as possible to support the application  Contacts:Careers advisors,head of sixth form,local health-board and GP surgery,care homes (important to talk about the transferrable skills such as communication,team work,working under pressure and more)  Some form of experience in a caring or service role in paid or voluntary field  Reflect on each experience and encourage the child to make notes on what they have learnt,how they will take these lessons into the future work they do and what are their future aspirations. WORK EXPERIENCE Work Observation through Cardiff andVale MedicalWork Observation through C&V Industry events – via Linkedin NHS volunteer Care opportunity Homes/Hospice Work Exp Volunteering Part time job organisation Community apprenticeships advocateSTUDENT FINANCE WALES & ENGLANDSTUDENT FINANCEWALES & ENGLANDGAPYEAR IDEAS Academic and Community Research Sustainability Online Courses project Humanitarian Health and Travel Learning Aid Wellness Languages Outdoor Study/Learn a adventures Networking Paid work new skill INTERVIEWS  MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) is a popular interview format used by many medical schools and other graduate programs to assess candidates in a more interactive and dynamic way.It consists of a series of short,structured interviews or stations, each focused on a different topic or scenario.Here are some tips to help you succeed in your MMI:  1.Understand the Format  2.Prepare for CommonThemes  3.Empathy and non verbal communication  4. Practice mock MMIs  5.Structure your responseMEDICAL ETHICS STATION This assesses your ability to do well under ethically challenging sitatuations that you encounter in medical practice .It tests your understanding of the 4 pillars of medical ethics and your ability to apply them and how to deal with ethical dilemmas. 3- Communication 4- Focus on the 1- 4 pillars of Ethics 2- Systematic main issue approach Identify the main issue and For example autonomy, break the scenario into justice, beneficence and Use mnemonics such as Be clear and concise when essential elements and be non maleficence STARR to discuss how communicating effectively aware of the each of these 4 pillars ethicalconsideration maybe impacted Understand the format The scenarios can vary widely — from •Station-based: You’ll rotate through a series of stations ethical concerns. Tailor your response to the (usually 6-10), with each lasting around 7-10 minutes. Each(Multiple Mini Interview) unique context of each station. station will have a unique focus—ethical dilemmas, personal Adjust your tone, language, and response experiences, communication skills, problem-solving, andis a popular interview format used by depending on whether you're speaking to a sometimes role-play scenarios. patient, a colleague, or a sup.rvisor •Timed: You won’t have much time to think at each many medical schools and other graduate station, so practice responding quickly and clearly to programs to assess candidates in a questions. more interactive and dynamic way.It consists of a series of short,structured interviews or stations,each focused Always remain professional, even on a different topic or scenario. when faced with challenging or Here are some tips to help you succeed Common themes such as ethical contentious scenarios. Avoid being judgmental, and think of scenario, team work, communication, in your MMI : collaborative and constructive and collaboration and personal solutions. experiences Practice mock MMIs – •Think Out Loud: It’s helpful to structure your response verbalize your thought process when and ask for feedback – answering questions, especially in ethical Structure your response by using time yourself and scenarios. It shows your ability to reason mnemonics siscenariosal life through a problem. •Ethical Scenarios: Euthanasia, patient confidentiality, resource allocation, etc. MMIS VS PANEL INTERVIEWS MMI: Panel: • Rapport is lot as there is not enough time per station • Can build Rapport with the interviewer • A bad impression can linger for the entire interview • Fresh start at each station • MMIs are often very rigid in structure with each • More opportunity for the interviewer to tailor the candidate treated the same interview toward the candidate • Not all candidates can expect or be expected to talk • Each candidate will face the same station and same about the same things or even have the same examiner question in certain circumstances • More likely to contain role play such as breaking bad • You can settle down into a panel interview a little news and ethical scenarios more • Not time pressured • Standardised marking schemeCOMMON MMI STATIONS Ethical Role Play PBL Prioritisation scenarios Traditional Describing an Professional Giving Interviews image judgement Instructions Healthcare Topic form your Calculation topics PS Problem solvingROLE PLA Y STATION A- acknowledge Steps towards achieving excellence and how to do well? Structure Maintain eye Clarify terms Body Avoid C- Clarify contact response language jargon T-Take action Acknowledge the feelings,concerns,or thoughts of the individuals involveThis type of station tests your ability to play particular Clbeen said to ensure understanding.Use mnemonics such as SPIKE andwhat either a students,doctor or family member.It assesses practice example stations with friends or colleagues.Common scenarios your professionalism,empathy and ability to work under include breaking bad news and dealing with unprofessional behaviour pressure Offer solutions, next steps, or resources to help the situation move forward ("Based on what we've discussed, here's what I suggest we do next) PRIORITISATION STATION P- Patient’s immediate Steps towards achieving excellence and how to do well? needs Calm and Logical Take a What will kil A-Available focused Resources reasoning balanced approach the patient first R- Risk of resources available delayed action Prioritize tasks or patients based on the urgency of their immediate needs. What will cause the most harm if not addressed immediately? Focus on As a junior doctor you will often asked to prioritise, critical or life-threatening situations which patient require immediate review.It tests your Consider how available resources (staff,equipment,time,etc.) will impact ability to think rationally and cope under pressure and your ability to address the situation. timed conditions Assess the risk of inaction or delayed action for each task and the impact of treatmentPERSONAL STATEMENT EXAMPLES HOWAREAPPLICANTS SCORED A*/8/9 = 3 points A/7 = 2 points B/6 = 1 point  No grades less than 6 are considered If you are applyingwith completed A levels, the points for these grades are added to your GCSE score.  Once you have achieved over 27 points you are considered alongside those with GCSE and degree level (2:1) achieving this maximum score. Having a fourthA Level is not a requirementand will not enhance your application.  Points are given for achieved grades only. 9 GCSEs are assessed which must include a Maths GCSE, English Language, Biology and Chemistry (or Double Science).  If you are applyingwith an Honours Degree (minimum 2:1) and have also achieved the minimum GCSE and A level requirements,you will achieve the maximum academic score and are considered alongside those achieving maximum academic scores with GCSEs or A levels.  At this point, wholly dependenton the number of applicants achieving the highest scores, if this is more than we can interview (around 1100) we introduce a UCAT cut-off score. Cut-off scores for interviews (academic and UCAT) are determined by the competitiveness (i.e. calibre) of the number and quality of the applications the uni receives each year. The academic and/or UCAT cut-off score will vary year to year and may vary between the different groups to ensure there is representation from each group.TRANSFER FROMANOTHER DEGREE  The university does not accept transfers (also known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)) onto A100 or A101.  They welcome applications from undergraduate students who are in their final year or have completed their degree. These applications are considered alongside other applicants in the cycle and will go through the same selection process (see the slide “How applications are scored”).  For students who have left an undergraduate degree programme before completion, the university will require a letter from the institution where the degree was being studied confirming they have not withdrawn.  These students can apply for Year 1 of Medicine through the normal UCAS process and will go through the same selection process as those applicants who have achieved their A-level gradesFINALL Y:CHECKLIST FORWHATYOURAPPLICATION SHOULD HAVE  Medicine is a competitive programme.Mistakes or missing Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry information on your UCAS application could make the QuQualifications (or double award science) difference between an interview and a rejection.You might at GCSE or equivalent find the following checklist helpful in ensuring your application is complete and accurate. Clearly express why you  Once you have achieved 27 points,you are considered want to pursue medicine alongside those with GCSE and degrees.Your UCAS Personal Statement (or the relevant field) and application should include: what mslide 16)you (See All qualifications achieved and pending.This includes English Language,Mathematics,Biology,Chemistry (or double award The referee should highlight science) at GCSE or equivalent your academic strengths—such Academic Reference complex concepts, your work • A personal statement for Medicine ethic, and how you engage with learning. • An academic reference • A spelling and grammatical error check Online tools like can help Spelling and or overly complex sentences. grammatical error