MEDISCOPE | ISSUE 2 | 02 DECEMBER 2020

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MDV INTERVIEWSBy Sethujah Gangatharan 12SThe second stage of the admissions process for medical school is interviews. Interviews are used to test theapplicant’s understanding of the career and assess their qualities and motivation.MDV INTERVIEWSThere are two main types of interviews:Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI): as stated by the name, this type of interview is split into roughly tendifferent stations which are usually 10 minutes long. Before each interview, you are presented with thescenario and given a few minutes to prepare so overall, the interviews last approximately two hours long.MMIs include elements such as:Role playDiscussions about ethical scenariosGroup discussions and tasks with other applicantsData AnalysisOften, there are also traditional interview style stations in which you could be asked about your workexperience, motivation to study medicine or current affairs.Panel Interviews: this type of interview is more question focused rather than task based. For roughly 20 to30 minutes, a panel of usually four to five interviewers take it in turns to ask questions about yourapplication to medicine. They could ask you about work experience, your personal statement, EPQ, etc.Another type of interview is Oxbridge interviews - Oxford and Cambridge are both panel interviews howeverthey assess academic potential more than other qualities due to the fact that they follow a traditionaluniversity course.Which interview style is better?Both interview styles have their advantages and disadvantages. The advantage of an MMI is that even if onestation doesn’t go well, the next station is a fresh start since the interviewers and scenarios will be different.However, MMI interviews aren’t as in depth as panel interviews since they are much shorter. Since panelinterviews are longer, they give you more time to think about and elaborate on your answers, allowing you toform an actual conversation with the interviewer.Interview Reading list:It is recommended that you research on a few of the following potential interview topics before yourinterviews! It is mainly for medicine but some of these topics are relevant to dentistry and veterinary too:General Medical/Dental Council guidelinesNHSStructure of the NHSNHS long term planCore values of the NHSNHS Dental contractThe four pillars of medical ethicsRelevant cases such as:Charlie GardDr Bawa GarbaDr Harold ShipmanAlfie EvansEquality Act 2010 and its application in healthcareThe Human Rights ActHot Topics Such as:Covid-19Brexit and its impact on the NHSOrgan Donation - opt out systemThe importance of IT in healthcare and issues with data protection29
Categorised below are some example interview questions and tips!General Questions (application to MDV, current affairs, hot topics etc.):Why have you chosen this profession?This career can be very stressful at time - especially with the Covid-19 pandemic, how have you managedto cope with stress?What do you think are the biggest issues within healthcare right now?If you were given £1 million to spend within healthcare, what would you spend it on and why?Should the NHS be privatised?Out of the following qualities, which one is the most fundamental attribute for a doctor and why:CommitmentDeterminationResilienceIntelligenceIs IVF treatment an affordable luxury?What is the most important organ of the body?What is your biggest weakness?Role Play:You have just received the news that your best friend’s mum has died but your friend doesn’t know yet. Howwould you break the news to them?Tips:You could start off by preparing the other person for the bad news that they’re going to hear - forexample, ‘I know this may be difficult for you to hear but…’Maintain empathy throughout the scenario - the other person could respond with a wide range ofemotions from sorrow to anger but it is important that you stay compassionateReassure them that you are there to support themEthical Scenario:TeamworkProfessionalismOrganisational skillsCuriosityA patient with Down’s syndrome became pregnant. Her mother wants the patient to have an abortion but thepatient themselves wants to keep the child. What should you do as a GP?Ask the interviewer for more information about how old the patient is, whether they are married, etc.Begin with a good introduction, summarising the main question behind this scenarioTalk through the case, arguing for and against whilst referring to each of the four pillars of medical ethicsConclude by summarising your personal opinion on what should be doneData Analysis:Describe and explain what the graph on the right shows.The main tip for this question is to literally describe what you see! Describethe overall trends whilst referring to the units and don't overthink it - it is justlike a 2-3 mark science GCSE question!General Tips:Dress smartly for the interview!Whilst talking about the attributes of a doctor, demonstrate that you have these skills as well by referringback to your own personal experiences and reflecting upon themThe interviewers may discuss your section 3 BMAT essay, EPQ or personal statement so make sure youknow everything you wrote inside and out!MDVINTERVIEWSFree Resources:The Medic Portal6medThe MSAGBlackstone TutorsThe Aspiring Medics30
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