GAMSAT Section 2 Tips by Rohan

Introduction

• Rohan, a first-year medical student and GAMSAT tutor.
• Scored 88 in Section 2, placing in the top 0.1%.

Purpose of Section 2

• Tests communication skills essential for doctors.
• Focus is not on writing proficiency but on character and communication.
• Important to convey empathy, compassion, and clarity.

Scales of Assessment

• Character Proficiency: Empathy, openness, compassion, humanity.
• Communication Proficiency: Precision, clarity, specificity.

Task A: Sociocultural Issues

• Requires argumentative essays.
• Importance of looking at issues from multiple perspectives.
• Avoid "sitting on the fence" essays.
• Take a stance but be considerate of all perspectives to avoid alienating readers.

Task B: Personal and Social

• Mistake: Focusing only on personal or social aspects.
• Need to address both personal and social aspects.
• Suggested structure includes personal reflection and social analysis.
• Use of anecdotes, philosophy, and psychology as supports.

Study Tips Leading to GAMSAT

• Write 2-3 essays per week to avoid burnout and ensure practice.
• Self-assessment: Mark your essays after a few days to identify mistakes.
• Peer review: Analyze others' essays for learning and improvement.
• Research: Build knowledge in philosophy, psychology, socioeconomics.
• Have a bank of ideas and evidence to support essay arguments.

Final Advice

• Remember, it's a communication test that evaluates character.
• Practice stress management techniques like meditation and exercise.
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Conclusion

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