GAMSAT research (1 Viewer)

[+Po1ntDeXt3r+]

http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/186_03_050207/gro10631_fm.html

heres an interesting study about the GAMSAT.

In a limited sample (Usyd and UQ), results indicate its a negative predictor of clinical reasoning but correlates with bio-science results.. its an interesting read for those interested in medical training.

definately not definative

 

[kcchippy]

http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/186_03_050207/gro10631_fm.html

heres an interesting study about the GAMSAT.

In a limited sample (Usyd and UQ), results indicate its a negative predictor of clinical reasoning but correlates with bio-science results.. its an interesting read for those interested in medical training.

definately not definative

hehe coolies, thanks for the read, pd

 

[Season]

You know I would much prefer to do grad medicine just to see what its like to have a more relaxed uni existance before diving into a more stressful heavy workload but honestly the GAMSAT freaks me out. Plus I sort of prefer the design of the 4 year courses then the undergraduate degree.

Why do they make these hurdles? I wish it was something else to get through then this exam. It makes the UMAT look like a casual stroll in the park.

 

[aussiechica7]

totally

remember uws and uncle undergrad are only 5 years long (compared to 4-4.5 yrs for grad courses)... u could always do a quickie undergrad degree in something unimportant and then go to uws or uncle for a med degree WITHOUT having to do the gamsat.

but then u can do uncle and uws med straight out of h.s. so i personally don't really see the need 2 incur yrs worth of hecs debt b4 hand just 2 get the "uni student" experience

 

[kcchippy]

You know I would much prefer to do grad medicine just to see what its like to have a more relaxed uni existance before diving into a more stressful heavy workload but honestly the GAMSAT freaks me out. Plus I sort of prefer the design of the 4 year courses then the undergraduate degree.

Why do they make these hurdles? I wish it was something else to get through then this exam. It makes the UMAT look like a casual stroll in the park.

Haha I felt exactly the same way coming out of year 12, so I was like hmm I don't think I want to do undergrad med straight out of high school. I really wanted to do graduate med, dream would be USYD (hehe I can't help being biased in loving the place) but yeah any grad course. I should've just taken a GAP year then jumped in, still get the life experience without the accumulating HECS debt.

 

[kido_1]

Interesting Statistics. There is actually no powerful correlation between the how you perform in GAMSAT and how well you do in med school.