InterviewReady Course | 90% Admission Rate over 10+ Years | No Interview Offer: Full Refund | Click Here to Learn More

GAMSAT Prep & Medicine Blogs

Medicat students at an interview

by Elliot Dolan-Evans, 29 April, 2016

The Ethics of Medical Entry – not why but how

Now that I’ve got your attention with that snazzy title, I want to assure you that I’m not going to launch into a detailed discussion on the ethical tenants that underpin medical practice, or lecture you on not gettin...

Medical Society

by Elliot Dolan-Evans, 29 April, 2016

The Benefits of Joining a University Medical Society

As you wait for your GAMSAT exam score, you should start thinking about what you'd like to do at medical sch...

Medical Professionals Working in a Rural Place

by Samuel Ryder, 29 April, 2016

What It Means To Have A “Rural” Place

With GEMSAS offers now released, many people are talking about what it means to have a “rural” place. In fact, this refers to one of several schemes the Commonwealth government has established to address the workforce...

Medical Professionals Doctors Performing Surgery

by Elliot Dolan-Evans, 29 April, 2016

When I grow up…. Surgery

Though many of you may be currently tackling the medical admissions process, it is never too early to start casting an eye towar...

A Good Doctor

by Suneha Lal, 29 April, 2016

Novel finding: reading fiction can make you a better doctor

“For this was the point, surely: he would be a better doctor for having read literature. What deep readings his modified sensibility might make of human suffering, of the self-destructive folly or sheer bad luck t...

Thinking about applying for a medical school

by Erica Danieletto, 29 April, 2016

So you’re thinking of applying to a portfolio school?

For most people thinking of medical school admissions next year, my advice is to just ge...

Research as a medical student

by Elliot Dolan-Evans, 29 April, 2016

Research in medical school – what, when, how, and with whom?

As has previously been posted in these blog series, it is getting harder and harder to get into specialty training following medical school. Why is this important to you now? Well, to ensure an ‘easier’ progression in...

Volunteering and Building Portfolio

by Erica Danieletto, 29 April, 2016

V for…volunteering

Following on from the blog post 'So you're thinking of applying to a...

Choosing a Medical Career Path

by Shiv Martin, 29 April, 2016

Choosing a Medical Specialty

Many students embark on their long journey towards becoming a doctor in Australia with a clear idea of the end goal. To become a medical student,...