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Returning for a fourth edition, Oxford Assess and Progress: Situational Judgement Test is the definitive guide for students preparing to sit the Situational Judgement Test (SJT) for entry into the UK Foundation Programme. Featuring over 300 practical questions mapped to the Foundation Programme curriculum and latest GMC guidance, this new edition has been fully updated to maximise your SJT score.All scenarios are based on real experiences informed by practising doctors and medical students who have sat the SJT to ensure that the questions closely mirror the content of the real exam. Two practice tests allow candidates to prepare for exam day and practice their timings - one of the biggest challenges in the exam.Written by junior doctors and overseen by experts in medical assessment, this guide demystifies the SJT, allowing you to achieve the best possible score and take control of the first stage of your medical career.

So you want to be a doctor? Be confident and fully prepared for every step of your medical school application. Packed with insight, tips, and information you won't find anywhere else, this essential guide helps applicants succeed against tough competition. Full of practical advice from those in the know! Over 100 medical students and admissions tutors have contributed to unique profiles of every medical school in the UK with rankings and detailed explanations of what it is really like to study at each one. Discover how often students encounter patients, how teaching is delivered, what the facilities are like, and most importantly, what admissions tutors are looking for. Every medical school is different and this book helps students choose the school they are best suited to. There is advice at every turn, providing support all the way from choosing A-levels, finding work experience, and writing personal statements, to strong strategies for interview success. The authors, who have all been through the process themselves, bring together insider information such as:- How much medical school really costs - How graduates of each medical school perform after they qualify - Which work experience is best, and how to get it - How to perform well on standardised admissions tests, such as the UCAT and BMAT, plus sample questions

Medical school is full of unfamiliar and often frightening experiences for students. In the first year, a student must move away from home, balance personal finances, assimilate large volumes of information, learn practical skills, pass high stakes exams, and face a range of unique experiences. The Oxford Handbook for Medical School provides an essential, practical guide for all students, whether you have just received your offer, you're eager to succeed on the wards, or you're about to start your final exams. This handbook includes quick-access summaries covering the crucial information for your preclinical years and for each clinical specialty. With bullet lists of the key information you need to know, and helpful mnemonics throughout, this is a concise yet thoroughly comprehensive guide.Written by a team of consultants and recent students, now successfully graduated and embarking on their careers, this book will be your closest companion right up to graduation. More than a survival guide, it will help you navigate the bewildering range of opportunities medical school offers, showing you how to make the most of your time, so you are fully prepared for your future career.

The market-leading at a Glance series is popular among healthcare students and newly qualified practitioners, for its concise and simple approach and excellent illustrations. Each bite-sized chapter is covered in a double-page spread with clear, easy-to-follow diagrams, supported by succinct explanatory text. Covering a wide range of topics, books in the at a Glance series are ideal as introductory texts for teaching, learning and revision, and are useful throughout university and beyond. Everything you need to know about Adult Emergency Medicine… at a Glance! A fully updated edition of the concise yet comprehensive text The market-leading at a Glance series offers easy-to-use, strongly visual, full-color texts for medical students and qualified practitioners. The second edition of this book provides a user-friendly introduction to the key concepts and knowledge required to dive successfully into this fast-paced, exciting, and increasingly important area of healthcare. Readers of the second edition of Adult Emergency Medicine at a Glance will also find: Updates incorporating the latest research and clinical guidelinesDetailed discussion of topics including how the Emergency Department works, effective clinical reasoning, rational use of investigations, and core presentations in emergency medicineClear, easy-to-follow diagrams and concise text that are both accessible and easy to useNow expanded with new chapters and updated material throughout, Adult Emergency Medicine at a Glance, Second Edition is the perfect resource for anyone learning to work in emergency care, e.g. medical students, ED nurses, physician associates, paramedics, advanced clinical practitioners, and doctors in training.