title: The UKCAT test: developments, research and its use by dental schools in the U.K.
abstract: The United Kingdom Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) has now been an active part of U.K. dental admissions for seven years with the test being used by 11 dental schools within their admissions processes. This paper gives an overview on UKCAT and highlights some of the on-going work in relation to its development. This paper also highlights what UKCAT is and some developments with respect to the UKCAT. It also facilitates the process of keeping dental practitioners informed.
authors.affiliation: Cardiff University Dental Hospital, Applied Clinical Research and Dental Public Health, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XY;
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: McAndrew
authors.affiliation: UKCAT Consorium Head Office, University of Nottingham, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, NG7 2UH.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Greatrix
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D012570:School Admission Criteria; D012575:Schools, Dental; D006113:United Kingdom