Course Programme
This is our previous course structure which strongly emphasised the importance of interview practice with doctors who have medical school interview experience.
PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS NO LONGER OFFERED
The following gives you an idea what we think a course should look like
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We aim to
- build your confidence in interviews - we give you TWO practice interview sessions.
- teach you answer techniques for most medical interviews.
- gain a better understanding of life as a doctor.
- keep groups small (<12 people), but large enough to allow you to learn from others.
- provide detailed information about our course topics and more through a written course handout AND our exclusive password protected webpage for 60 days following the course - a password will be given at the course. (ACCESS IS NOW FREE)
We will provide continuous feedback on the day and there will be written feedback after the course via e-mail.
Lunch and refreshments are included in the price.
Below is a sample course programme - the exact order of topics may differ slightly on the day.
| Time | Usual Course Programme |
| 8.45-9.15 | Registration and Coffee |
| 9.15-9.45 | Introduction – Becoming a doctor (Career structure and life as a doctor) |
| 9.45-10.30 | Interview Skills – The secret to medical interviews (what THEY want) . Answer techniques, Communication Skills, Personal Statement questions |
| 10.30-10.45 | Coffee |
| 10.45-12.00 | First Interview Practice Session |
| 12.00-13.00 | Lunch |
| 13.00-13.45 | Common Interview Questions – More background and motivational questions e.g. Leadership, Team work, Communication, Stress |
| 13.45-15.30 | Second Interview Practice Session |
| 15.30-15.45 | Coffee |
| 15.45-16.15 | More difficult Interview Questions – eg ethics, problems at work |
| 16.15-16.30 | Current Developments in the NHS - Hot news topics |
| 16.30-16.45 | Questions |
| 16.45-17.00 | Summary and Conclusion |