HPAT

Mitchell O’Connor welcomes recognition that the HPAT needs to be reviewed

Updated on February 4, 2013 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has today (Friday) welcomed the interim report from the five Irish medical schools on the HPAT (Health Professionals Admissions Test), the test which must be completed by Leaving Certificate… Read More

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Decision on future of HPAT is urgently needed

Updated on February 4, 2013 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

Exam is restricting rather than opening access to medical courses. Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire TD, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has called for an urgent decision to be made on the future of the HPAT (Health Professionals Admissions Test), which… Read More

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Mitchell O’Connor questions fairness of HPAT test for aspiring medical students

Updated on February 4, 2013 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has today (Sunday) questioned the fairness of the HPAT (health professionals’ admission test), saying it has become a revenue generator for online coaching courses and is further skewing the points… Read More

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