GAMSAT

Attempting practice questions is a vital component of GAMSAT practice, we recommend attempting GAMSAT practice papers at almost every stage of the preparation for the exam. GAMSAT practice papers are particularly useful in evaluating progress and identifying strengths and weaknesses in the exam, if assessed properly. I recommend adopting  the SWOT framework when reviewing performance. I recommend completing a diagnostic test at initial stages of preparation to determine the best course of action to take. You need to identify your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) as soon as possible. SWOT analysis is a framework for identifying and analysing the internal and external factors that can  have an impact on [Read More]

As part of the 30-day GAMSAT Challenge candidates are required to be critical when reviewing their GAMSAT practice tests results. In this article we will look at some of the proven strategies to help spot weak areas during GAMSAT practice. I believe one of the main reasons a lot of candidates do not see any improvement during GAMSAT practice is due to  not being critical enough. In this article I will share 2 proven strategies to help you successfully spot weak areas during GAMSAT practice: Strategy # 1 – Practice test Strategy This is where you do a series of diagnostic tests to identify weak areas and skills within a specific section. These diagnostic [Read More]

The Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) is administered twice a year in March and September. This article is a quick summary of everything you need to know about the GAMSAT September sitting. Date: The GAMSAT September Sitting is normally held mid-late September of each year. Registration:  Registration for the GAMSAT September exam is from mid-May. Fee: The fee to sit the exam is $490 (including GST) in Australia, €325 in Ireland or £255 in the UK (subject to change) Additional Material: The registration fee includes a copy of the official online Practice Questions e-book provided by ACER. Registration Deadline: Registration for September sitting closes early August. Structure of the GAMSAT: The GAMSAT is made [Read More]

The Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) is administered twice a year in March and September. This article is a quick summary of everything you need to know about the GAMSAT march sitting. Date: The GAMSAT March Sitting is normally held mid-late March of each year. Registration:  Registration for The GAMSAT MArch exam is from November the previous year. Fee: The fee to sit the exam is $490 (including GST) in Australia, €325 in Ireland or £255 in the UK. Additional Material: The registration fee includes a copy of the official online Practice Questions e-book provided by ACER. Registration Deadline: Registration for March sitting closes early February. Structure of the GAMSAT: [Read More]

The Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) is the admission test required by some graduate medical school programmes to assist in the selection of students to participate in graduate-entry medical programs in Australia, Ireland and the UK. The GAMSAT test draws on a wide ranging number of skills and subject knowledge naturally aligned to problem-based learning in most medical programmes. It tests basic science concepts as well as general skills in problem solving, critical thinking and writing. If your degree is in a non-scientific field of study you can still sit the GAMSAT test and succeed  – a science degree is not always a requirement for graduate medicine, in fact [Read More]