Studying Medicine or Dentistry Aylesbury High School Sia Lord dentist Joseph Hamson

Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Dates back to 1828 (so older than the University which was founded by royal charter in 1905!) Consistently achieves top scores for student experience Undertakes world-leading research 21/04/2017 © The University of Sheffield

Research specialisms Medicine Dentistry Integrated BioScience Person-Centred and Population Oral Health Bio-engineering and Health Technologies Cardiovascular Science Human Metabolism Infection & Immunity Neuroscience Oncology 21/04/2017 © The University of Sheffield

Location 5 minutes’ walk to the university campus Co-located with Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Weston Park Hospital, Charles Clifford Dental Hospital and Sheffield Children’s Hospital Close to student residential areas (Broomhill, Broomhall and Crookes) 21/04/2017 © The University of Sheffield

Medicine at Sheffield Integrated course structure Opportunities to start developing your clinical skills from the very start Less lectures and more placements as you progress 21/04/2017 © The University of Sheffield

Course content Phase 1 – mainly physiology Phase 2 – pathology and basic clinical skills Phase 3,4 – clinical medicine (rotate through disciplines in small groups and have support through lectures and seminars) 21/04/2017 © The University of Sheffield

The Best Bits Dissections Early patient contact (CAS and Early Years) Experience in Sheffield's teaching hospitals ILA’s MedSoc socials Community Attachment Scheme 21/04/2017 © The University of Sheffield

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Dentistry Dissection Lectures Early patient contact Continues progression Outreach ELECTIVE!!!! And Socials too! 21/04/2017 © The University of Sheffield

Entry requirements A-levels A, A, A AS-levels A, B, B, B GCSEs Medicine Dentistry A-levels A, A, A (inc chemistry and another science) (inc chemistry and biology) AS-levels A, B, B, B GCSEs Minimum 6 A’s (English, Maths and Science must be C or better) Minimum 6 A’s (inc English, Maths, Science) UKCAT Required 21/04/2017 © The University of Sheffield

Application timetable Register for UKCAT; take test Submit UCAS form by 15 October - 4 medicine or dentistry + 1 other course Interviews mid-November to late-March Choose Firm and Insurance choices by May/early June 21/04/2017 © The University of Sheffield

UKCAT You cannot revise for this test although you can do sample questions. It tests your verbal, quantitative, and abstract reasoning skills . It also tests your decision analysis and situational judgement. Most of the sections are multiple choice 21/04/2017 © The University of Sheffield

Verbal reasoning This element of the test assesses your ability to read and think carefully about information presented in passages and to determine whether specific conclusions can be drawn from information presented. 21/04/2017 © The University of Sheffield

Quantitative reasoning The test assesses your ability to use numerical skills to solve problems. It assumes familiarity with numbers to the standard of a good pass at GCSE. However items are less to do with numerical facility and more to do with problem solving. 21/04/2017 © The University of Sheffield

Abstract reasoning The test assesses your ability to identify patterns amongst abstract shapes where irrelevant and distracting material may lead to incorrect conclusions. The test therefore measures your ability to change track, critically evaluate and generate hypotheses and requires you to query judgements as you go along. 21/04/2017 © The University of Sheffield

Decision Analysis The test assesses the ability to make decisions in situations of uncertainty, where information may be incomplete, complex and ambiguous. The associated confidence rating for each item asks you to rate confident you feel about the response you have provide so it measures your awareness of your own decision making. 21/04/2017 © The University of Sheffield

Situational Judgement The test measures your capacity to understand real world situations and to identify critical factors and appropriate behaviour in dealing with them 21/04/2017 © The University of Sheffield

Personal statement Must include - work experience in a caring environment (keep a diary and record what you did and what you learnt; use the best examples in your statement) - motivation to be a doctor/dentist - awareness of your chose profession - personal qualities that will make you a good doctor/dentist 21/04/2017 © The University of Sheffield

Personal statement Positive personal qualities: caring attitude; conscientious; courageous; determined; diligent; versatile; have initiative; humility; teamwork; communication; leadership; long-term commitment; organised; responsible; self-directed study skills; time management; trustworthy; public performance; and many more! Please emphasise that this list is not exhaustive, the qualities in the list are not ranked (ie the ones that come first in the list aren’t necessarily the ones we prioritise over others), and we are not looking for someone to cover off all these qualities. The list is purely indicative of some of the qualities that they may want to demonstrate in their personal statement. The qualities shown in yellow are not more highly valued than those in white, we’ve just used colour to make the list easier to read. 21/04/2017 © The University of Sheffield

Interviews Dentistry: 15 minute panel interview with 2 academic staff and 1 senior student Medicine: MMI (multiple mini-interview); 6 interviews with 8 different people Interview format varies between universities 21/04/2017 © The University of Sheffield

Interview prep Why medicine/dentistry? What do you know about the role of a doctor/dentist? What do you know about the profession (key breakthroughs, contemporary issues etc)? Which skills do you have to be a good doctor/dentist? What have you learnt from your work experience? Be prepared for ethical and scenario-based questions What else do you do? (sports, hobbies etc) 21/04/2017 © The University of Sheffield

Competition Dentistry: 900 applications for 75 places Medicine: approx 3,000 applications for 158 places There are not enough places (even for high achieving students) If you secure one offer to study medicine or dentistry you have done well. 21/04/2017 © The University of Sheffield

Thank you for your attention Good luck! 21/04/2017 © The University of Sheffield