IMAT

There comes a time during any student’s journey when one must decide what to do about their future. This usually happens once high school ends, without really considering the state of awareness and maturity. When dealing with this situation, we are well aware of how choices and paths can change and transform along the way, yet this does not prevent us from having to make decisions that will rule out some options and favour others.

After months of preparation, the time has come – the IMAT is only a few days away. At the finish line, we’re here to give you an extra boost: a checklist of what to bring with you, tips on how to organize your trip to the test center, and a peek at what your test day will look like – raw and untainted.

If you are considering applying to medical school in Italy, you may have discovered this option while exploring alternatives to studying medicine in the UK. Many UK students first hear about Italian medical schools through friends or online research. Despite the growing number of international candidates taking the International Medical Admissions Test, awareness among UK students is still relatively limited compared with other European destinations.

by Jeff Liu (Guest Blogger)

Italy has a medical course conducted in Italian language and an English-taught medical course. They are similar in structure , although not entirely the same . They are both 6 year long programs, and the diploma gained at completion is equally recognized, but often the English-taught programs are structured to meet western models of medical education by leaving more time for clinical experience rather than theoretical knowledge.

With the new rule this year that EU candidates can choose all 6 Universities while the non-EU will only have their 1st choice taken into consideration a question arises: Who has a better chance of getting in? European or non-European candidates?