Getting in to Medical School Dr Shauna HegartyPERCRCPath NI

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Other Interviews

• Want to know who you are• If you will fit into course and career• Not an exam-no “right answers”• Try to relax & be yourself• Pause and think before you reply• Don’t be afraid to big yourself up-but be

truthful!• Don’t be afraid of the left-field question!

Preparing for the Interviews

• The obvious-• Get there on time!• Dress appropriately• Check in• Speak to/don’t speak to other candidates as

you feel you need to • Try to enjoy the experience

Preparing for Interviews

• Hot topics– Tend not to go for anything hugely divisive

• Sources– BMA web site– GMC website– Newspapers, TV news

Preparing for Interviews

• Work as a group– Prepare short talks or discussions about current topics– Discuss with each other/handouts etc

• Practise interviews– Peer assessment very insightful!

• Use all the resources available– Internet– Books– Friends– Past pupils

And then..........

• The interview is only one step • Personal statement• Head of school report• Exam results!• Do not panic if you don’t get an offer• Keep working for exams.........

And then..........

• The interview is only one step • Personal statement• Head of school report• Exam results!• Do not panic if you don’t get an offer• Keep working for exams.........• Good luck!