Do ESL students have the opportunity to study medicine?

ESL students encounter many difficulties with communication in English. As an ESL student, I know the difficulties of going through interviews, communicating with superiors, or traveling to English-speaking countries. I have been neglected so many times as an ESL student.

I was surprised to learn the truth that ESL students become doctors too. GAMSAT provides the opportunity even for non-science and ESL students to study medicine. So I was curious to know more about GAMSAT. I would like to share the details I got about GAMSAT. In particular, I would like to help ESL students who are struggling with section 2. These tips would help them get good grades in section 2.

What is Section 2?

GAMSAT has been divided into three sections. Section 1 assesses your thinking ability in Humanities and Social Sciences. Section 2 assesses your written communication skills in English and Section 3 assesses your reasoning ability in Science.

Section 2 is designed to assess candidates’ English proficiency. Doctors should be able to interpret the results quickly in English. So you need to get a good score in Section 2 to apply to popular medical colleges.

In Section 2, you will be given 2 sets of quotes. 2 essays should be written based on the citations. Vocabulary, grammar, and sentence formation are required to write effective essays.

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I am sorry to read because I am less confident in English. I thought section 2 would be a huge hurdle for me. The best way to improve the power of words is by reading. The clear structure of sentence formation can be found in newspapers or magazines. There are many novels and short plays available. It gives the opportunity to learn new words. By reading a book, we can learn more new words. Improves the quality of communication.

Vocabulary guides:

Here are great vocabulary building books designed for non-English speaking students:

1. English Vocabulary in Use – Advanced by Michael McCarthy, Felicity O’Dell

2. Compelling Conversation: Questions and Quotes on Timeless Topics – An Engaging ESL Textbook for Advanced Learners by Eric H. Roth, Toni Aberson.

3. Faster Practical Reading: An Intermediate / Advanced Course in Reading and Vocabulary (Cambridge Classical Studies) by Gerald Mosback, Vivienne Mosback

Games can also help you:

Let your recreation be effective. You can play many games, puzzles and crosswords. It would enhance the power of your word. Consistent practice helps you grow in your language without getting tired.

Textbooks that enhance your literature:

Reading Books are important for communication. “The Catcher in the Rye” written by JD Salinger helped me improve a lot. There are good vocabulary building books available on the web.

I would recommend that you follow the above methods and prepare well. A good command of English is important to successfully master Section 2.

Also here are some tips to help you answer the GAMSAT questions perfectly. Practice writing essays and have a good preparation for GAMSAT.