MEGATHREAD Interview discussion thread '15-'16

Reply 520

MediKate

5

Original post by ChemBoss

Guys does anyone want to set up a new whatsapp group? If you are then PM me and ill try get one sorted.

I've messaged you 😊

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Reply 521

ChemBoss

8

Guys do you think there's a point in going through some of the NHS topics that have happened in the past couple of years such as the following?

-Ebola
-Swine Flu
-Ebola
-Homeopathy

Reply 522

kdizzle97

15

Original post by ChemBoss

Guys do you think there's a point in going through some of the NHS topics that have happened in the past couple of years such as the following?

-Ebola
-Swine Flu
-Ebola
-Homeopathy

Definitely! Especially for MMI interviews

Reply 523

ChemBoss

8

Original post by kdizzle97

Definitely! Especially for MMI interviews

Im not entirely sure as to what they can ask regarding Ebola/Swine Flu?

Do you thin it will be along the lines of what is this virus? Or more to do with its impact on society?

Reply 524

futuremedic2015

Hi guys i'm a medic applicant for 2016 entry and this is my first time using TSR. However, there are only a few medic applicant (not more than 3!) in my school, therefore may I know if anyone is interested in practising interview with me via Skype? It's not necessary to be one-on-one, we can form a small group probably around 3-4.

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Reply 525

olivia7001

2

I have gcse 6A* 3A 1C
AS aaaaa
Ukcat 655
Bmat 5.2, 6.2, 3B
Does anyone have similar stats and has any interviews?

Reply 526

Hopefulmedic15

13

Original post by olivia7001

I have gcse 6A* 3A 1C
AS aaaaa
Ukcat 655
Bmat 5.2, 6.2, 3B
Does anyone have similar stats and has any interviews?

Depends where you applied - for the bmat you should be fine - someone with very similar scores got an interview from imperial :smile:

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Reply 527

Michaaelaaa

2

Original post by olivia7001

I have gcse 6A* 3A 1C
AS aaaaa
Ukcat 655
Bmat 5.2, 6.2, 3B
Does anyone have similar stats and has any interviews?

Very similar stats and I have had an interview at Cambridge

Reply 528

john_jomcy98

1

I may sound bit stupid, but was the ebola outbreak last year?

Reply 529

madmed16

4

Original post by john_jomcy98

I may sound bit stupid, but was the ebola outbreak last year?

The main Ebola outbreak started last year, but carried through to this year! Although there was an outbreak in Uganda in 2012, but it was no where near as serious as the most recent one!

Reply 530

john_jomcy98

1

Original post by madmed16

The main Ebola outbreak started last year, but carried through to this year! Although there was an outbreak in Uganda in 2012, but it was no where near as serious as the most recent one!

Right, I see. I was surprised how time flies! I remember following the news like it was yesterday. Thanks

Reply 531

madmed16

4

Original post by john_jomcy98

Right, I see. I was surprised how time flies! I remember following the news like it was yesterday. Thanks

I know, it's scary!! That's no problem 😊

Reply 532

Darkangel1979

1

Does anyone have an interview for Leeds yet???

Reply 533

kdizzle97

15

Original post by ChemBoss

Im not entirely sure as to what they can ask regarding Ebola/Swine Flu?

Do you thin it will be along the lines of what is this virus? Or more to do with its impact on society?

They could give you an article, show you a video and ask questions relating to them. They'd be more likely to ask questions about its impact on society/health agencies

Reply 534

mdeal132

1

Is it common for medical schools to offer you lower grades than what you are predicted as in some other courses? Could they offer you lower if your UKCAT is higher or is it unlikely?

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Reply 535

im7

2

Hi all,
Well done to all of those that have already got an interview invite, but I wouldn't worry too much if you haven't heard back yet - it is still early days to be honest, and a lot of places do take a while to get through all the applications.
I know that you will probably read a lot of stuff about what to learn for the interview, and I wrote a blog post about the 'smaller' things that you may/may not have considered, but I think are important considerations when it comes to, not just the medical interview, but interviews in general. I hope that some of you find this useful!

http://uclmedic.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/medical-school-interviews-do-sweat.html
(It is way too long to copy into here)

Good luck to everyone, hope it goes welll! :smile:

Reply 536

cookiemonster15

17

Original post by mdeal132

Is it common for medical schools to offer you lower grades than what you are predicted as in some other courses? Could they offer you lower if your UKCAT is higher or is it unlikely?

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I think that would be quite unlikely due to the competitive nature of the course

Reply 537

udeyomydays

can anyone help with the Why not nursing question? Im struggling to think of an effective answer for the question. Ive had a look at the ISC book which mentions doctors driving the decision making process and generally taking the lead in terms of the care of the patient but the other points raised dont seem convincing? Especially since nurses are increasingly taking roles and carrying out tasks that doctors would do :\

thanks in advance for any help!

Reply 538

cookiemonster15

17

Original post by udeyomydays

can anyone help with the Why not nursing question? Im struggling to think of an effective answer for the question. Ive had a look at the ISC book which mentions doctors driving the decision making process and generally taking the lead in terms of the care of the patient but the other points raised dont seem convincing? Especially since nurses are increasingly taking roles and carrying out tasks that doctors would do :\

thanks in advance for any help!

I think maybe how doctors diagnose which was important and also the heavy academic content in medicine.

Tbh, I think this question is slightly unfair, you don't go up to someone who wants to be a teacher and ask them, why not a childminder (for example)

Reply 539

Clunkles

9

Original post by Jatyization

Hey everyone, I have a question again! :biggrin:

So, if asked the almost inevitable question "Why do you want to study medicine?", would an appropriate answer include personal experiences? Such as experience with end of life relatives and how doctors helped alleviate their suffering. I have always tried to steer clear of this approach but the ISC medicine book says its better to be more 'personal'. What is everyones opinion on this personal approach? :redface: