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Getting into med school is no easy feat, so if you’re currently preparing for a med school interview then congratulations! Just by getting an interview invite, you’re one step closer towards starting a career in the health service. Don’t worry if you’re feeling nervous about the next step though. The odds are that you’re not the only hopeful applicant breaking out in cold sweats in anticipation of their dreaded med school interview. There are so many things you can do to impress admissions officers and prepare for the big day, so calm your nerves by reading our med school interview guide.
Prepare for the specific type of interview you will be having
Not all medical schools follow the same interview format. While some universities favour panel-style interviews, applicants to UCLan’s bachelor’s of medicine should prepare for multiple mini interviews, a recruitment method that involves getting applicants to go around a room and complete activities with various members of staff.
Your assessors could be a scientist, clinical teacher, patient or even an actor charged with the task of evaluating your medical knowledge, interpersonal skills, ability to think on your feet and predisposition to be a doctor.
The best way to prepare for a multiple mini interview is to anticipate different scenarios and questions you might face during the interview.
Situational questions, for example, might test your ethical decision making, including hot button issues like patient autonomy, vaccines, euthanasia and medical cultural practices. Other areas you may be tested on include your communications skills, critical thinking and your awareness of healthcare-related news, so you may want to brush up on the latest health stories in the national and international newspapers.
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