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Medical School Interviews

Medical School Interviews. General interview advice S tructure of a medical school interview Types of questions Here’s some run of the mill questions… Here’s some tricky questions.. The Importance of ethics How to prepare for your interview Some recommended reading. Overview.

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Medical School Interviews

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  1. Medical SchoolInterviews

  2. General interview advice Structure of a medical school interview Types of questions Here’s some run of the mill questions… Here’s some tricky questions.. The Importance of ethics How to prepare for your interview Some recommended reading Overview

  3. I do not represent any medical admissions department from any UK and non-UK universities • I can only express my views which are based on my personal experience and are not fact • I have not conducted any formal research into the medical school admissions programme including the taking of medical school interviews • Therefore the views expressed here may well be in contrast too (and thus incorrect) compared to the views of some medical admission panels • Finally, I’m not responsible for the success/failure of your interview – you should conduct your own research into how to be successful in a medical school interview Disclaimer

  4. -It could be banking or medicine, these are always expected Be early and go to the open day/tour Don’t be nervous Shake everyone’s hand Look the part, dress appropriately Make eye contact Be enthusiastic Be educated/prepared but don’t be scripted Be original as reasonably possible General Interview Advice

  5. -The 3 basic ways Team Discussions • The easiest to pass through (my opinion) • Don’t be the loudest or the quietest person in the room • Ask others what they think, include people • If you must disagree be incredibly polite Multiple shorter interview stations • Usually strictly timed • Easy to maintain eye contact • Very structured Single longer formal interview Structure of a medical school interview

  6. Motivation for medicine Interest in science/healthcare Knowledge of university and course Realistic understand of medicine - These are to see if you have a realistic understanding of what it’s going to be like • Knowledge of medicine as a career • Knowledge of medicine as a career (work experience) Teamwork and communication skills*** Personal/character and well roundedness Medical ethics Types of questions

  7. Could you describe what PBL is? What’s its main purpose? Run of the mill #1

  8. In your opinion, what is the key communication skill? Run of the mill #2

  9. Run of the mill #3 Can you describe a situation in which you demonstrated good leadership skills?

  10. What is your biggest weakness? Run of the mill #4

  11. Describe the structure of the NHS Who is the minister of health? Run of the mill #5

  12. A given patient is diagnosed with lung cancer. The surgeon suggests a course of chemotherapy followed by surgery. However the radiologists and the physician believe that the patient could proceed straight to surgery. Who has the final decision regarding the course of action? Tricky #1

  13. A 4 year-old girl is in need of a blood transfusion in resuscitation. The mother who is present states that she wishes for he child not to receive this live-saving treatment (for reasons stated). As the doctor in charge, what would you do? Tricky #2

  14. Who is the most important person of the healthcare team? Tricky #3

  15. Why is it that chose medicine rather than nursing? Tricky #4

  16. When unsure of what to answer, don’t say what you think you’re supposed to say. Be honest and say what you really think. ALSO* stay up to date with ongoing healthcare news such asLiverpool care pathway, Mid Staffordshire inquiry etc. Take away message

  17. “Medical ethics is a system of moral principles that apply values and judgments to the practice of medicine.” The Four Principles Respect for autonomy - the patient has the right to refuse or choose their treatment. Beneficence- a practitioner should act in the best interest of the patient. Non-maleficence - "first, do no harm" Justice - concerns the distribution of scarce health resources, and the decision of who gets what treatment (fairness and equality). Ethics

  18. Ethics Things aren’t black and white, right or wrong. There is a spectrum of right and wrong. Every situation is different, judgement must therefore be exercised.

  19. Know your stuff – be prepared and know history of advancements etc. Read up on medical ethics and practise questioning moral decisions Know the format of your interview and the structure of the course Prepare some answers but don’t write a script Read the newspaper, but not the Daily Mail ***Practise, practise and then practise some more*** Preparing for your interview

  20. http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Medicine_at_University Medical Ethics: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)  Medical School Interviews (2nd Edition).  The History of Medicine: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) The Times Newspaper http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/world-university-rankings/2011-12/subject-ranking/subject/clinical-pre-clinical-health Recommended Reading

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