07/11/2022
The HYMS assessment structure is very different to other medical schools! You'll face two interviews, a scenario, and a group task. We've broken down exactly what this means for you in this quick guide, and provided focal points for you to centre your preparation on. An interesting fact: HYMS gives offers to 90% of those that it interviews.
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06/11/2022
BSMS' MMI is made up of 5 stations, each 10 minutes long. We've broken down each of the domains that the school assesses, as well as given you all the information you need to know about admissions rates.
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Hit the link above to find out more, and see examples of past questions and stations.
04/11/2022
Barts (QMUL) is one of the few universities in the UK to still use traditional panel-style interviews. They follow five particular domains in their assessment, including motivation for medicine and ability to work as part of a team. Hit the link below to find past questions and an overview of admissions rates for the school.
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02/11/2022
Aberdeen's seven station MMI has a series of seven domains that it assesses, including how well students can use existing knowledge to answer questions on unknown topics, and their ability to follow a reasoned argument. We've provided dozens of interview questions for you to use in your preparation for Aberdeen here, all based on their MMI structure and previous stations.
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31/10/2022
As well as digging deeper into hot topics and specific knowledge, you need to consider your technique throughout the MMI. For example, you should always consider why stations are there; what is a particular station looking for, and how can you show that attribute? We'll look at this, and other tips, in this simple guide to maximising your MMI performance.
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28/10/2022
BlackStone Tutors has years of experience in helping students to achieve excellence in their interviews. We personalise your sessions, develop your confidence, and ensure you know everything that there is to know about medical hot topics, ethics, the GMC, the NHS, and more. We ensure that your preparation is focused on the universities you're interested in, so that you can stand out from the pack. Available online, or in-person for London.
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26/10/2022
Struggling to find questions on a specific part of Section 2? We've set out all previous questions by subject on our site. That means you can look at questions on just the CNS, or just Electrolysis - that's how specific you can get. Just hit the link below!
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24/10/2022
Assessing competence in a child under the age of sixten is complex - don't worry, you wouldn't be asked to do it in an MMI! However, you might need to reason through a scenario in which a child is asking questions about their treatment and seeing if it can be changed. In such a situation, you need to be aware of Gillick Competence. Hit the link below to find out more.
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21/10/2022
This is one of the most contentious topics that you could face at interview, and one that you should ensure you have a balanced discussion ready for. Hit the link below to learn more. We've covered core knowledge, provided past questions, and explained how to answer questions on the debate.
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18/10/2022
We've collected every BMAT past paper that you could find on the internet, and brought them together for you in one handy place. They're all free, and all available on our website. Just hit the link below.
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17/10/2022
Do you know what the requirements are if a patient wants to have IVF through the NHS? This is useful knowledge for interviews, when looking to provide context and show that you've done your research. Find out more below. We've also covered the ethical debate, and some of the science behind the process.
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16/10/2022
Capacity is defined as 'the ability to use and understand information to make a decision, and communicate any decision made.' How well do you understand this vital concept? In this guide, we break down the most important factors, and how to answer questions on the topic in your MMIs. Just tap the link below!
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