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Why do 95% of our students get into Medical School every year?
We have analysed hundreds of Medical school interview transcripts and have concluded that 80% of the interview questions will be based on 8 core subjects and factors.
1: The Great First Impression
Your words, actions and appearance in the first 30 seconds leave an enduring impression, setting the tone for the rest of the interview.
It is important that your student practices the opening few seconds of the meeting and you should give them feedback on how this can be improved.
We like the analogy that the student should behave as though they are meeting a long lost aunty for the first time so they should smile, be polite, dress well, make eye contact, listen attentively and aim to please.
2: The 50 Most Common Questions & Model Answers
You should cover all the most likely questions to be asked in the interview and how to structure excellent responses.You should also cover past questions asked at specific medical school and how to answer them.
For example students should understand how to discuss a hotly debated topic such as 'the new IT system that allows patient records to be saved on a central computer for all health professionals to access'. When answering this question, the student should show both sides of the argument then explain their conclusion.
It is also important to go through notoriously difficult questions e.g. 'What has been your biggest regret? What is your worst habit? What quality do you have that does not suit you to medicine/ Dentistry?'
3: Medical Ethics & Law
On average 20% of interview questions are on Medical Ethics & Law.
You should cover the 12 point GMC core curriculum with your student.
Every Doctor is required to know up to this standard, so a candidate who already has a basic awareness of the curriculum will be much better placed than the competition." Ideally the student should be taught how to apply these ethical principles to real life scenarios, this will make your student an impressive and memorable candidate.
Ideally the student should be taught how to apply these ethical principles to real life scenarios, this will make your student an impressive and memorable candidate.
4: Common Medical Conditions
On average 20% of interview questions are based on common medical conditions students have mentioned in their personal statement or seen on work experience.
They should research these common conditions i.e. Heart disease, Diabetes, Cancer, Stroke, Asthma and Dementia. It would be impressive to know the Pathology, Clinical Signs, Treatment and Complications of each condition.
This demonstrates initiative, inquisitiveness and ability for self-directed learning that the interview panel will be looking for.
5: The NHS - Past, Present & Future
On average, 10% of interview questions are focused on NHS topics. Common questions in this topic are 'Where would you cut money from the NHS? If you were Andrew Lansley, how would you spend £10 million in the NHS? What consequences does the white paper have on the future of the NHS?'
Their ability to speak knowledgeably of the NHS will pitch them much higher than the competition.
6: Qualities of a Good Doctor
On average, 20% of the marks are based on students convincing the panel they have the qualities of a good doctor.
Students should learn the GMC guidance on the qualities of a good doctor, so they understand what character attributes the interviewers are looking for.
7: UCAS Personal Statement
On average, 20% of questions are based on the personal statement. They must be able to discuss every word of their statement inside out.
Teach your students how to use the personal statement to their advantage and steer the interviewer's questioning towards their knowledge and key strengths
8: Communication Skills & Interview Technique
Your student's enthusiasm, tone, clarity, concision and other verbal & non-verbal skills will determine the outcome of their interview as much as their knowledge and well-reasoned answers.
It is important you give your students mock interviews to polish their technique, giving them a sharper, more professional image.
On Ace the Medical School Interview Course, your child or student will learn all this and much more in 1 weekend from interview skills experts
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