- There is this dilemma about whether people should prepare for interviews or not. What I have learnt is that you need to learn interview technique rather than just learning a load of set answers. Something that I used, which was really useful at the time was a guide from a place -
www.medicalinterviewuk.com
Its full of great information to help understand the process as well as common questions that are asked and how to answer them.
Aside from this, don't be completely unprepared, because if you are, then you will not be as confident as other people who have and this will show up immediately! I used to use the long list of about 400 questions that came with the above guide and ask my teachers or family to randomly choose some. At first, I had no idea what to say, but after a while, I learnt a set way of answering questions.
One of the most important things is to research each university before the interview. The panel is always inpressed by this as it shows your interest in their particular uni; definately a bonus. Also, read lots of medical news websites, journals or magazines months before interviews begin as these often come up. For example, they might ask you to state your views on a specific case that has occurred. If you have not read about it, your chances will be much reduced. However, offering a balanced argument in relation to what you have read will impress the panel so much, that you will probably be offered a place solely on this. Sometimes questions such as this are asked, not expecting most students to know, but for the ones who do, thats huge bonus marks. Just think about it logically! Know the subject, learn the system, and you will manage just fine. Again, the guide i bought helped me to really understand much of this, which i am relaying on to you! Im sure there are many other guides too that help too, but i guess, paying a little bit of money can be the difference between making or breaking...
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