Welcome to Medical Entrance via UMAT

Q: What are the dates(s) of my classes?
A: You can check the date of your clinic simply by logging into the ICARUS SEP you will then be able to view the clinic you are enrolled in along with its date(s) on the home page.

Q: I am Enrolled in a clinic but need to change the date
A: If you have already enroled in a clinic but need to change it you can do so by simply logging into the ICARUS SEP and clicking the change my enrolment link. You can then select the new clinic you want to enrol in.

NB.

• Clinics can only be changed up to 7 days before your clinic is due to start
• You can only change your clinic once

Q: How long have these types of training preparation clinics been in use?
A: In Europe and the United Kingdom it has been possible for over 25 years to obtain and study similar materials to assist with preparation training for taking many types of IQ tests including this type used for UMAT. Having researched all current information worldwide we believe that Section 3 on the UMAT is unique and have therefore written unique software to train for this section which involves identification of embedded and omitted shapes in puzzles as well as general spatial orientation ability.

Q: Are UMAT directed Course in Preparation for Studies in Health Sciences Clinics endorsed by knowledgeable Professionals?
A: Yes indeed - Please check the Endorsements section of this website for testimonials from Consultants, Students, Parents, Doctors and Career Counsellors

Q: Who is eligible to undertake a UMAT directed Course in Preparation for Studies in Health Sciences Clinic?
A: Absolutely anyone!

Q: Will a UMAT directed Course in Preparation for Studies in Health Sciences Clinic improve my UMAT Score?
A: Yes. That's what UMAT SUPER PREP and DELUXE Clinics are designed to do. By practicing similar type questions your mind becomes accustomed to the style of questions and your analytical thought processes align quicker and more efficiently with the question type, thus resulting in improved performance (i.e. a higher score). Further, your exam performance is enhanced by overcoming associated nervous apprehension. With the DELUXE Clinic you have access to numerous full length, full strength online trial tests plus instant remedial feedback.

Q: How long are the UMAT directed Course in Preparation for Studies in Health Sciences Clinics?
A: They are 2 days long, commencing at 8:30am for registration and finishing formally at approximately 4:15pm. Many keen students stay longer to avail themselves further of the specialist presenter who stays until the last question has been answered. 

Q: Who actually makes and conducts the UMAT test?
A: The UMAT test has been formulated by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and the University of Newcastle

Q: How were the UMAT directed Course in Preparation for Studies in Health Sciences Clinics developed?
A: A meta-analysis of medical education literature was undertaken, followed by a detailed analysis of UMAT content together with research, consultation, a pilot study and in depth interviews with UMAT test takers. A member of MENSA the high IQ Society then reverse engineered the UMAT test to design suitable training and preparation materials. Section 2 on the UMAT tests empathy a valuable interpersonal skill in practicing as a Health Worker while Sections 1 and 3 are a form of IQ test. (For information on the organisation MENSA, please see www.au.mensa.org. Should you wish to join or have further queries about MENSA you can contact the UMAT SUPER PREP Clinic Coordinator at info@eglobalmed.com