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</div> <h2>Preparing to apply</h2> <p>Your application to medical school will include a number of stages:</p> <ul> <li>you need to be aware of the different types of <a href="/i-am/considering-or-university/studying-medicine/applying-medical-school/medical-school-courses">medical school courses</a> available</li> <li>it鈥檚 important to be aware of a range of factors when <a href="/i-am/considering-or-university/studying-be-doctor/applying-medical-school/choosing-your-medical-school">choosing your medical school</a></li> <li>your <a href="/i-am/considering-or-university/studying-be-doctor/applying-medical-school/your-ucas-application">UCAS application</a> will include writing a strong personal statement</li> <li>you need to be prepared for <a href="/i-am/considering-or-university/studying-be-doctor/applying-medical-school/interviews-medical-school">medical school interviews</a></li> <li>medical schools will expect you to have found out about the role of a doctor and what it's like working in healthcare. They鈥檒l also want evidence of your skills. <a href="/i-am/considering-or-university/studying-be-doctor/applying-medical-school/gaining-experience-medical">Gaining experience for medical school</a> can include shadowing, volunteering, paid work and other opportunities</li> <li>most medical schools expect you to sit <a href="/i-am/considering-or-university/studying-be-doctor/applying-medical-school/admissions-tests-medical">admissions tests</a></li> <li>you need to be aware of your options if you <a href="/i-am/considering-or-university/studying-be-doctor/applying-medical-school/if-you-don%E2%80%99t-get-medical">haven鈥檛 got into medical school</a></li> </ul> <ul class="ExpandList"> <li id = "ExpandList-0" class="ExpandList-expandItem ">  <h2 class="ExpandList-title"> <button id="accordion-toggle-0" class="ExpandList-expandItemToggle" aria-controls="accordion-panel-0" aria-expanded="false"> Financial support at medical school  <span class="ExpandList-icon"></span> </button> </h2>  <div id="accordion-panel-0" aria-labelledby="accordion-toggle-0" tabindex="-1"> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/career-planning/study-and-training/considering-or-university/financial-support-university/funding-through-nhs/financial-support-medical-and-dental-2">Find out about financial support while studying medicine at university</a></li> </ul> </div> </li> <li id = "ExpandList-1" class="ExpandList-expandItem ">  <h2 class="ExpandList-title"> <button id="accordion-toggle-1" class="ExpandList-expandItemToggle" aria-controls="accordion-panel-1" aria-expanded="false"> Resources  <span class="ExpandList-icon"></span> </button> </h2>  <div id="accordion-panel-1" aria-labelledby="accordion-toggle-1" tabindex="-1"> <p>Read our section about <a href="/i-am/considering-or-university/studying-be-doctor/applying-medical-school/choosing-your-medical-school">Choosing your medical school</a>.</p> <p>There are a number of books and other resources that give general advice on applying to medical school. 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