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All discussed interview Qs from last year's thread: https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/att...2&d=1609884474
Thanks to the amazing becausethenight
All discussed interview Qs from this year’s thread, all credit to the wonderful and splendid https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...it?usp=sharing
Discussion for generic interview tips and questions. For specific medical schools, go to https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/sho....php?t=6410398
Do not discuss specific questions, tests, or any other details regarding interviews or MMIs. (1) It is against TSR rules and most likely the med schools' rules, and (2) it is in your advantage not to share, because you will be giving your "competitors" an advantage.
Please quote me if you wanted any advice. I will periodically pop in to give helpful tips and general feedback as the interview cycle goes on.
General TSR rules:
(1) Please don't ask for or post group chat links.
(2) Please don't ask for or post interview questions.
(3) Please don't offer to buy and sell items.
Good luck!
Which unis will do face to face/online interviews?
On line
Birmingham.
Cambridge.
Manchester.
Oxford.
Plymouth
Sheffield
Newcastle
Hybrid
Imperial
Still planning F2F
Nottingham/Lincoln
ARU
Thanks for the list TCL!
GANFYD’s incredible list of top interview resources:
Thanks to the amazing becausethenight
All discussed interview Qs from this year’s thread, all credit to the wonderful and splendid https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...it?usp=sharing
Discussion for generic interview tips and questions. For specific medical schools, go to https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/sho....php?t=6410398
Do not discuss specific questions, tests, or any other details regarding interviews or MMIs. (1) It is against TSR rules and most likely the med schools' rules, and (2) it is in your advantage not to share, because you will be giving your "competitors" an advantage.
Please quote me if you wanted any advice. I will periodically pop in to give helpful tips and general feedback as the interview cycle goes on.
General TSR rules:
(1) Please don't ask for or post group chat links.
(2) Please don't ask for or post interview questions.
(3) Please don't offer to buy and sell items.
Good luck!
Which unis will do face to face/online interviews?
On line
Birmingham.
Cambridge.
Manchester.
Oxford.
Plymouth
Sheffield
Newcastle
Hybrid
Imperial
Still planning F2F
Nottingham/Lincoln
ARU
Thanks for the list TCL!
GANFYD’s incredible list of top interview resources:
Spoiler:
The "gold standard" book to look at would be:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Medical-Int...cal+interviews
Though I am not saying there are not others.
You should read GMC guidelines, particularly relating to ethics:
https://www.gmc-uk.org/ethical-guidance
and Outcomes for Graduates
https://www.gmc-uk.org/education/sta...-for-graduates
And med school guidance such as:
https://www.medschools.ac.uk/media/2...y-medicine.pdf
You should keep up to date with current healthcare issues in the news, eg
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health
https://www.nhs.uk/news/
https://www.health.org.uk/news-and-c...EaAt5eEALw_wcB
https://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/?s=richard+lehman&x=0&y=0 (a blog reviewing journal articles)
You can find a wealth of information on sites such as:
https://www.themedicportal.com/?s=interviews
https://www.themedicportal.com/blog/
http://student.bmj.com/student/secti...nterviews.html
https://6med.co.uk/guide/interviews/
https://www.medical-interviews.co.uk...ool-interviews
https://www.medschools.ac.uk/studyin...s-and-teachers
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/wor...s-constitution
https://www.hee.nhs.uk/about/our-val...l-values-hub-0
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/sit...ber%202018.pdf
(apologies if any of these need log ins to access)
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The "gold standard" book to look at would be:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Medical-Int...cal+interviews
Though I am not saying there are not others.
You should read GMC guidelines, particularly relating to ethics:
https://www.gmc-uk.org/ethical-guidance
and Outcomes for Graduates
https://www.gmc-uk.org/education/sta...-for-graduates
And med school guidance such as:
https://www.medschools.ac.uk/media/2...y-medicine.pdf
You should keep up to date with current healthcare issues in the news, eg
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health
https://www.nhs.uk/news/
https://www.health.org.uk/news-and-c...EaAt5eEALw_wcB
https://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/?s=richard+lehman&x=0&y=0 (a blog reviewing journal articles)
You can find a wealth of information on sites such as:
https://www.themedicportal.com/?s=interviews
https://www.themedicportal.com/blog/
http://student.bmj.com/student/secti...nterviews.html
https://6med.co.uk/guide/interviews/
https://www.medical-interviews.co.uk...ool-interviews
https://www.medschools.ac.uk/studyin...s-and-teachers
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/wor...s-constitution
https://www.hee.nhs.uk/about/our-val...l-values-hub-0
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/sit...ber%202018.pdf
(apologies if any of these need log ins to access)
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All discussed interview Qs from last year's thread: https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/att...2&d=1609884474
Thanks to the amazing becausethenight
Discussion for generic interview tips and questions. For specific medical schools, go to https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/sho....php?t=6410398
Do not discuss specific questions, tests, or any other details regarding interviews or MMIs. (1) It is against TSR rules and most likely the med schools' rules, and (2) it is in your advantage not to share, because you will be giving your "competitors" an advantage.
Please quote me if you wanted any advice. I will periodically pop in to give helpful tips and general feedback as the interview cycle goes on.
General TSR rules:
(1) Please don't ask for or post group chat links.
(2) Please don't ask for or post interview questions.
(3) Please don't offer to buy and sell items.
Good luck!
All discussed interview Qs from last year's thread: https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/att...2&d=1609884474
Thanks to the amazing becausethenight
Discussion for generic interview tips and questions. For specific medical schools, go to https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/sho....php?t=6410398
Do not discuss specific questions, tests, or any other details regarding interviews or MMIs. (1) It is against TSR rules and most likely the med schools' rules, and (2) it is in your advantage not to share, because you will be giving your "competitors" an advantage.
Please quote me if you wanted any advice. I will periodically pop in to give helpful tips and general feedback as the interview cycle goes on.
General TSR rules:
(1) Please don't ask for or post group chat links.
(2) Please don't ask for or post interview questions.
(3) Please don't offer to buy and sell items.
Good luck!
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hi guys, im not sure where to start with interviews. where can i build my general knowledge of medicine other than reading the news? i have the isc medical book but i'd like to invest in another resource. any suggestions?
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hi guys, im not sure where to start with interviews. where can i build my general knowledge of medicine other than reading the news? i have the isc medical book but i'd like to invest in another resource. any suggestions?
hi guys, im not sure where to start with interviews. where can i build my general knowledge of medicine other than reading the news? i have the isc medical book but i'd like to invest in another resource. any suggestions?
The Medic Portal has a interview questionbank with bullet points for each answer
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theMSAG has a free online interview course which is basically a series of video lectures-was free when I did them
The Medic Portal has a interview questionbank with bullet points for each answer
theMSAG has a free online interview course which is basically a series of video lectures-was free when I did them
The Medic Portal has a interview questionbank with bullet points for each answer
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Hi, do you think interviews will be held virtually or in person this year??
Hi, do you think interviews will be held virtually or in person this year??
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Likely to depend on the med school - I think one or two have confirmed virtual and most are holding out for in person being possible.
Likely to depend on the med school - I think one or two have confirmed virtual and most are holding out for in person being possible.
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which unis said they were doing virtual?
which unis said they were doing virtual?
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in a roleplay situation how would I explain what time a patient has to take their medicine if the patient doesnt speak english? all i can think of is speaking slowly, using hand movements and body language, any other ideas?
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in a roleplay situation how would I explain what time a patient has to take their medicine if the patient doesnt speak english? all i can think of is speaking slowly, using hand movements and body language, any other ideas?
in a roleplay situation how would I explain what time a patient has to take their medicine if the patient doesnt speak english? all i can think of is speaking slowly, using hand movements and body language, any other ideas?
What other services might be helpful here?
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How confident are you that those methods will allow the patient to take their medication safely?
What other services might be helpful here?
How confident are you that those methods will allow the patient to take their medication safely?
What other services might be helpful here?
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hmm maybe a professional translator, if not a family/friend who could help translate? then again i dont know how id introduce that to the roleplay. id try speaking in simple terms with hand gestures, so if the patient had to take 1 pill a day i'd put one finger up to gesture the number one, then i'd point at the pill and then at my mouth to signal i have to eat 1 pill. but still even with hand gestures and speaking slowly i have no clue how id full explain the benefits and risks of the treatment (assuming theres no translator)
hmm maybe a professional translator, if not a family/friend who could help translate? then again i dont know how id introduce that to the roleplay. id try speaking in simple terms with hand gestures, so if the patient had to take 1 pill a day i'd put one finger up to gesture the number one, then i'd point at the pill and then at my mouth to signal i have to eat 1 pill. but still even with hand gestures and speaking slowly i have no clue how id full explain the benefits and risks of the treatment (assuming theres no translator)
My intial thoughts were professional translation services (telephone or in person) or, less ideally, a family member or friend.
You could also suggest printing a patient information leaflet in the patient's language.
If all of the above are simply not possible and the scenario hinges solely on what you can do with zero language support, then I suppose miming is the only remaining option, but I certainly wouldn't view that as safe practice.
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All discussed interview Qs from last year's thread: https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/att...2&d=1609884474
Thanks to the amazing becausethenight
All discussed interview Qs from last year's thread: https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/att...2&d=1609884474
Thanks to the amazing becausethenight
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A_J_B when i open this word document it references pages? Is there a book or something which it should be used in conjunction with? Thank you :-)
A_J_B when i open this word document it references pages? Is there a book or something which it should be used in conjunction with? Thank you :-)
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The word document has some great questions but I can't seem to find the interview thread from last year. Can anyone post the link?
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Lol, I mean, it sounds like a pretty daft roleplay in that case. Has this scenario been made up for interview practice or has it actually been used by universities?
My intial thoughts were professional translation services (telephone or in person) or, less ideally, a family member or friend.
You could also suggest printing a patient information leaflet in the patient's language.
If all of the above are simply not possible and the scenario hinges solely on what you can do with zero language support, then I suppose miming is the only remaining option, but I certainly wouldn't view that as safe practice.
Lol, I mean, it sounds like a pretty daft roleplay in that case. Has this scenario been made up for interview practice or has it actually been used by universities?
My intial thoughts were professional translation services (telephone or in person) or, less ideally, a family member or friend.
You could also suggest printing a patient information leaflet in the patient's language.
If all of the above are simply not possible and the scenario hinges solely on what you can do with zero language support, then I suppose miming is the only remaining option, but I certainly wouldn't view that as safe practice.
https://prnt.sc/1uwt6kw
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The word document has some great questions but I can't seem to find the interview thread from last year. Can anyone post the link?
The word document has some great questions but I can't seem to find the interview thread from last year. Can anyone post the link?
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/sho....php?t=6748260
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Hi, do you think interviews will be held virtually or in person this year??
Hi, do you think interviews will be held virtually or in person this year??
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Should we start preparing for interviews now?
Should we start preparing for interviews now?
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