The current college entrance field has changed a lot, especially for students who dream of studying in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Medicine. The most important aptitude tests areTPAT1Formerly known as doctor-specific subjects, this exam is not just a measure of memorization knowledge, but a test of the critical thinking skills, rationality, and attitude necessary to be a good healthcare professional. If you are anxious and looking for clear guidance, this article is a guide that will help you effectively understand the structure and strategies for conquering TPAT1.
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1. Know him, know us, what is the essence of 'TPAT1'?
Before you start reading like crazy, it's important to understand that TPAT1 is not a measure of general subject-specific knowledge, but rather a measure of 'aptitude' in three key components, ordered in order of importance, that you should allocate time to:

  • Part 1: IQ: This part is the heart of the TPAT1 exam, measuring the ability to think logically, spatially, computationally, and interpret complex information. It relies on regular practice in a variety of problems to familiarize the brain with different problem patterns.
  • Part 2: Medical Ethics: This section measures the attitudes and judgement in making decisions related to medical situations. It is necessary to understand basic ethical principles (such as No Harm Principles, Benefit Principles) and to practice rational thinking using compassion and academic principles.
  • Part 3: Critical Thinking: This section focuses on reading comprehension. Connecting information from long and complex articles is a measure of practical skills in studying medicine, which requires systematic management of large amounts of information. 
2. Manage 'time' sharply, the biggest enemy in the real exam field.
The biggest problem of most students taking the TPAT1 test is not knowledge, but 'not enough time'. Since the test is voluminous and each question requires time to think through, practice must be accompanied by rigorous time management:
  • Strict time per clause: In Part Wisdom and Connect, you only have about 1-2 minutes per clause. During the actual problem training, always keep a timer and practice making quick decisions.
  • Skipping Strategy: If something seems complicated and takes more time than required, mark it up and skip to the next one. Wasting just one can make it a lot easier for you to keep up. 

Regular timed practice is the only strategy that will give you complete control over the TPAT1 exam. 
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3. Ethics is not memorization, but 'think like a doctor'.
Many people overlook Part Ethics because they think it can be answered based on common sense, but the reality is that this Part is sensitive and has specific guidelines for how to prepare for TPAT1, so this part needs to change the way you think.

  • Understand the Principles: Study the core concepts of medical ethics (e.g. patient autonomy, justice), not just self-indulgent responses, but professional responses.
  • Practice the scenario: Find a variety of scenario problems, either Conflict of Interest or Confidentiality, to practice applying the principles to make decisions.
Preparing a well-rounded sample and understanding the essence of TPAT1 will help you prepare for the exam to take your healthcare professional on the path as intended.