Quote:
|
Originally Posted by ads
Hey, I've just finished my GCSE's and i was wonderin if anyone could tell me some of the books/publications i should be reading to boost my med knowledge plus any pre-interview material. Would you recomend the BMJ and things like New Scientist?
Thanks
|
Hi ads
New Scientist is very good. You could read the Student BMJ online as I don't think you can subscribe until you are at medical school (please correct me if I'm wrong). Getting into Medical School is a very good book that will give you a brief overview of issues in the NHS etc. You could track down some general science books on things that interest you and include these in your ps. When I applied I expressed my interest in genetics and evolutionary biology in my ps and read the following books to expand my knowledge:
1. The Selfish Gene - Dawkins
2. Genome - Matt Ridley
Have a look around for books on what you are interested in. There isn't really a need to revise anything clinical/medical as the admissions tutors know you aren't at medical school yet and thus, will not expect you to have very much knowledge on the subject.
