Firstly, 👏🥳 CONGRATULATIONS ON GETTING YOUR INTERVIEW CALL! 🥳👏
It's no easy feat to go through the:
📚UCAT and/or BMAT testing,
📝personal statement writing,
📄reference letter hunting, AND
🩺work experience chasing process.
But don't lower your guard just yet as the next crucial step of your application stands ahead of you. In this post, we'll be diving into medical school interviews.
Why do medical schools hold interviews?
It’s quite simple, medical schools use interviews to get to know you as a person. They’ve been impressed by your personal statement and portfolio and now want to confirm if you have the skills and passion to learn and become a healthcare professional.
What are the types of interviews?
The two common interview formats used by medical schools are Panel Interviews and Multiple Mini Interviews.
What can I expect in a Panel Interview?
A Panel Interview usually involves a panel consisting of healthcare professionals and/or admissions tutors asking you questions about your achievements and experiences. They can run for a variable amount of time depending upon the university and usually follow a conversational style. But some interviews can have logical or knowledge-based questions, too!
What is a Multiple Mini Interview?
Many medical schools across the UK have begun to prefer MMIs over traditional panel interviews. A typical MMI consists of anywhere between 4 to 10 'stations' through which you will rotate. You will be given a set amount of time at each station to think about and answer a question. Once the timer rings, you move on to another station with a different interviewer.
How can I prepare for my interview?
You can absolutely prepare for your interview by doing a few simple things.
Firstly, check the medical school’s website and guidance about their medicine interview format and expectations.
Be prepared to explain every sentence of your personal statement and relate your experiences to life as a medical student and doctor. Tell the interviewers that you have the skills and attitude to fit right into the course.
And most importantly never forget to smile! 😉
by 👩🏻⚕️.
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