MedEntry Interview Training Now Available!
2 days ago by Chris
It’s an exciting moment to receive a medical interview offer. However, does that excitement turn to nerves when you think of the actual interview? Does the thought of the medical interview fill you with panic? You might worry that you will not be able to answer medical interview questions in the most articulate way, that you may say the wrong thing or even that you will not be good enough.
Interviews are a very important part of the admissions criteria into medicine. They are challenging assessments, and in order to secure a place to study medicine or dentistry, you will need to succeed in your interview.
Choose preparation over panic
The best way to reduce nerves and ensure that you put forth your best self during the medical interview is to undergo effective preparation. It is important to understand what interviewers are looking for, how to present yourself in an interview, and the types of medical interview questions you can expect, as well as how to approach them.
Preparing for your medical interview will ensure you come across as confident, calm, genuine and motivated, rather than nervous or panicked.
The 3 key elements of effective interview preparation
There are three key steps to successful medical interview preparation:
- Understand the strategies required to succeed in the medical interview, what interviewers are looking for, and how to present your ‘best self’
- Know the types of questions and stations that will arise in your specific interview
- Undertake a simulated mock interview, receive expert feedback, and take action to improve
MedEntry’s Medical Interview Training bundle covers all of these elements.
MedEntry's Medical interview preparation
To help you be prepared for your medical interview, MedEntry offers expert interview training via the Medical Interview Training bundle. This includes:
Comprehensive Video Interview Curriculum
Access eight on-demand video modules led by Dr Ann that provide comprehensive instruction on medical interviews. These modules cover interview fundamentals, what interviewers are looking for in candidates, question-answering techniques, and strategies for different interview formats including MMI, panel and virtual interviews. The curriculum includes practice activities and example responses to help you develop your skills.
Interview Practice MMI bank
You will also gain access to an innovative MMI bank covering a variety of themes to help you practice your interview skills. You can record yourself answering questions and view the recordings of other students, as well as access detailed interviewer notes.
A medical interview Strategy Session with Dr Ray
Take part in an online seminar with Dr Ray, Australia’s pre-eminent medical entry expert. You will learn the strategies needed to excel in medical interviews, understand the mindset of the interviewer, how to present your best self during interviews and how to engage with interviewers. You will also learn how to answer common and difficult questions, as well as mistakes made by interviewees. You will have a chance to interact with other students and ask Dr Ray any questions you have about medical interviews.
University-Specific Mock Interview with Feedback
This session will allow you to practice your interview skills in a full length mock interview, taking place over half a day. This will provide you with practice in answering medical interview questions specific to the particular university for which you have received an offer. You will be asked questions that will arise in the interview, and will receive verbal and written feedback from multiple interviewers. The sessions end with group feedback and discussion to help you consolidate your learning. Following your session you will be provided with valuable university-specific questions and resources.
Additional Support
For students wanting even more assistance with their interview, MedEntry also offers personalised, virtual interview tutoring with an interview tutor (note you must have a Medical Interview Training bundle to avail of this service).
Should I prepare for my medical interview?
Yes! It is essential that you prepare for medical interviews. They are a crucial, yet often underestimated part of the medical admissions process. In fact, at some universities, once you reach the interview stage, your interview performance is the sole criterion used to offer a place in medical or dental school!
However, many students do not prepare for medical interviews, either because they do not recognise the importance of medical interviews, or they do not understand how difficult they are. In fact, many students with near perfect ATAR and UCAT scores have missed out on a place in medical school because they have failed to prepare effectively for medical interviews. Check out our blog on why high ATAR students still miss out on medical school for more information.
How will MedEntry Medical Interview Training help me?
MedEntry Medical Interview training will help you in many ways:
- You will understand the types of questions that will be asked at your specific university interview, and learn how to answer them in an insightful and confident manner
- You will learn the important elements of interview technique, allowing you to present your ‘best self’ to the interview panel
- You will receive feedback on your performance from experienced trainers, allowing you to improve before your all-important interview
- You will learn psychological principles that will be useful throughout your life and for other interviews (including internship and registrar interviews, and other job interviews)
So, what are you waiting for?
