*Closed* Medicine 2020 Interviews discussion

I really, really doubt this. Especially now there are so many programmes to help contextual applicants.

Looking at a BMA report on inequality in Medicine from 2015 (which is quite interesting) around 22% of medicine and dentistry graduates were independently educated (some may be on bursaries but likely means rich parents) and students from the "least disadvantaged backgrounds" (whatever that means) make up about half of medicine undergrads (compared with 31% in general in HE) https://questionnaires.bma.org.uk/news/therightmix/index.html Numbers have probably changed since then but I doubt we've gone from 50 to 99%! (although I have no idea what you mean by 'smart professional', but as you go on to mention 'wealthy backgrouds' I assume socio-economic background may be close enough to what you mean)

So I think your numbers are wrong Widening access to medicine is still something to work towards but trying to insinuate that applicants from lower socio-economic backgrounds or whose parents aren't doctors are doomed to faliure isn't helpful either!

Disclaimer: my parents aren't doctors, but I won't have hit any WP criteria.

Yeah, I agree. Neither of my parents or extended fam is doctors but my sis is at med school.

Also, about the stats, there will always be uncertainty, like I have friends who went private school all their lives but moved to a non-selective state school (my school) for GCSEs and Alevel so it looks like they aren't privileged. And one of these got into UCL with a WP reduced offer. Personally, I think this is so wrong as it takes opps from people that actually need it, but that's the loophole manyyy people use.

Good Morning to all. I am after some advice after a very anxious week. If you are able to help I would be eternally greatful.

I shall cut to the chase. I have recently attended an MMI in the last two weeks (still no results). The question ( which I have changed but is still relatable) was: your cousin may be socialising with people who are carrying out illegal activities. what would you do and should you contact their relatives. I think I really dropped the ball on this one.

My Answer (short form):

first information should be sought: facts need to be established.

you have to talk to your cousin and have a conversation with them about this. try and persuade to change their socialising habits. ( can't remember if I said how it would affect them socialising with these people).

Then stupidly I said " friendships aren't really governed by confidentiality" when refering to contacting their parents. and stated that if the cousin isn't receptive to the conversation then escalation should be sought. Is this an issue? Obviously trust is a factor in friendships but so does making sure they do not come into any harm. I think I did mention the no harm part in the interview. I had also mentioned capacity and the such in making the decision.

Could me dismissing confidentiality like this affect my ability to pass this station? I really regret saying it.

Thank you so much for your time.

hiii just sent off my application. wondering how to prepare for interviews? any tips guys?