International Medical Admissions Test (IMAT)
The IMAT is a pen-and-paper test. It is divided into four sections:Section 1: General Knowledge and Logical Reasoning.
In this section 22 multiple-choice questions are given
Sample Test Questions
1.Studies are taking place to assess the benefits to dental health of adding fluoride to drinking
water, a process known as mass medication. The Health Minister has urged consideration of
fluoridation, particularly in deprived areas where dental care is poor. Fluoride can occur naturly
in the water because of fluoride containing minerals. Fluoride, if in the water, improves dental
health by up to 50 percent. Even so, fluoridation should not take place. A campaign leader
opposed to fluoridation has spoken of her experiences of living in a fluoridated area of the USA.
She experienced feelings of apathy and depression; her 2 year old son showed autistic
tendencies and had white flecks on his teeth. These symptoms disappeared when they
returned home from the USA
Which one of the following is an underlying assumption of the argument above?
A.Mass medication is always wrong.
B.Fluoridation of water is a person's only source of fluoride.
C.The reported health symptoms were caused by fluoride in the water.
D.Fluoridation is cheaper than improving dental facilities.
E.Fluoridation is only necessary in deprived areas.
2.Which one of the following public figures was NOT awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?
A.Aung San Suu Kyi
B.Nelson Mandela
C.Willy Brandt
D.Mahatma Gandhi
E.Martin Luther King
Section 2, 3 and 4: Scientific Knowledge covering Biology, Chemistry, Physics and
Mathematics.
In this section 38 multiple-choice questions are given
Biology Sample Questions:
1.Where in a shoulder joint are osteocytes found?
A.muscle tissue
B.ligament
C.cartilage
D.bone tissue
E.skin
2.Which one of the following is NOT a carbohydrate?
A.glucagon
B.amylose
C.ribose
D.amylopectin
E.maltose
Chemistry Sample Question
What is the correct formula of propanal?
A.CH3CH2CH2OH
B.CH3CH2OCH3
C.CH3COCH3
D.CH3CH2CO2H
E.CH3CH2CHO
Math Sample Question
The variables x and y satisfy the following two equations:
x + 3y = 13
2x – y = 5
What is the value of x + y ?
A.7
B.8
C.6
D.9
E.10
Physics Sample Question
Which one of the following equations is dimensionally consistent (has consistent units)?
[All the symbols have their usual meanings:
v = velocity; F = force; m = mass; t = time; V = voltage; Q = charge; R1, R2, R3, R4 = resistance]
A.energy = (½mv2) + Fv
B.resistance = R1+ R2 + (1/R3) + (1/R4)
C.temperature change = energy × m × specific heat capacity
D.acceleration = (½vt2) + (F/m)
E.electrical current = (V/R1) + (Q/t)
