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Want to know what Medical Schools look for?

When we interview for Graduate Entry Medicine, there are 5 key competencies that we believe make a good doctor. 

Communication

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Communication is absolutely key to success in medicine, both as a doctor and for the patient. When preparing for your interview consider: 

  • Can you communicate clearly and appropriately with people from all walks of life? 
  • How would you tell someone something life-changing?
  • What about your written communication? 

You will need examples of this. 

Coping with Pressure

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Having someone else's life in your hands is a great responsibility and this means it comes with pressure, you need to be ready for this. 

  • How would you cope with balancing conflicting pressures without compromising patient safety? 
  • How would you also make sure you look after your own wellbeing?

When preparing for interview consider some examples, with evidence and an explanation.

Problem Solving

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Human health and well being are often puzzles which can be quite perplexing. To be a good doctor you need to be able to solve these problems to make a correct diagnosis. 

  • What skills do you have that can help you to process complex information?
  • What examples can you give of problem solving situations?

Remember your examples don't all need to be clinical, academic, or medical. 

Insight and Integrity 

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You will be dealing with people in some of the most challenging moments of their lives, so it is important to be able to manage yourself with integrity and learn from mistakes. Remember, no-matter the mistake because there will be mistakes when practising medicine, honesty is the best policy. 

  • How would you react to something going wrong?
  • Can you learn from your mistakes?
  • How will you learn from your mistakes?

Passion for Medicine

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Medicine is a career and not for the faint-hearted. The daily challenges you will face as a doctor mean you will need a passion to keep going through adversity. So when it comes to interview don't forget to tell us: 

  • What is driving you to become a doctor?
  • What has your journey been so far to become a doctor?
  • If you are unsuccessful what will make you pick yourself up and carry on?
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