About the Ace The HPAT Preparation Course
Preparing for the HPAT can feel daunting, but with the right structure and support, it doesn’t have to be. Ace the HPAT is built to give students the skills, technique, and confidence needed to perform at their best.
The course runs as 10 live online classes, 5 each semester, each 2 hours long, delivered over Microsoft Teams so students anywhere in Ireland can join safely and conveniently. Ahead of each class, students complete a 27-question quiz covering a mix of question types. In class, we work through the solutions together in detail, with a fully animated presentation to make every concept clear, and a teaching style that encourages real engagement, so students learn not just from me, but from each other too.
Alongside the live classes, students get access to 10 full-length mock HPAT exams and a complete set of learning modules, covering worked examples, techniques, and strategies across all three HPAT sections, everything needed to prepare thoroughly and walk into the exam ready.
About Your HPAT Teacher
Dr John Gannon has an excellent track record preparing students for the HPAT. He sat the exam himself in 2012, scoring in the 99th percentile, before going on to study medicine at UCD.
Since qualifying, John has worked as a doctor in Ireland, Australia, and Zambia. His qualifications include Membership of the Faculty of Paediatrics, a Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene, and a Master of Public Health. He currently works as a Specialist Registrar in Public Health Medicine in Ireland.
John has taught the HPAT annually since 2013, through a combination of online and in-person classes. Over the years, he has worked with hundreds of students, guiding them through every kind of HPAT question and concern, and helping many secure a place in medical school in Ireland. He is invited annually to present on the HPAT at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
John is highly experienced, committed to providing a supportive learning environment, and genuinely invested in helping students take the next step toward a career in medicine.
Join our HPAT preparation course
If you are looking to improve your HPAT exam skills and increase your chances of being accepted into an undergraduate medicine program, join the Ace The HPAT Preparation Course.The cost of the course is €225 per stage or €450 for the complete course.
More information is available at https://hpat-ireland.acer.org/.