This is where there are around eight stations to rotate around with a different examiner and scenario in each station. After this, you are into the real station. Two of these will involve role play with an actor. Other examples of scenarios to expect are logic puzzles. This is where there are no right or wrong answers and the interviewer just wants to see your thought process.
Expect questions like:. With questions like these, do not jump in with an answer. She is also a tutor for science, maths, and medical school entrance exams. The University of Nottingham Medical School first started taking students in In there were places on the 5-year BMBS course.
Interviewers will be looking at how you will respond to the course material and how you will make a good doctor. You will need to demonstrate communication and listening skills, an understanding of teamwork, a respect for the contribution of other healthcare professionals and your understanding of the profession as a whole. These years are split into modules based on:.
Modular and cellular aspects of medicine Human structure and function Healthcare in the community Early clinical and professional development. Year 3 is mainly focused on completion of a research project allowing students to gain a BMedSci degree. This is in a subject of their choice. There are several taught modules in addition to this, for example, management of infection. In the second half of the year, students rotate through placements at different hospitals and general practices.
In years 4 and 5, the clinical experiences get more specialised. There are rotations in specialities such as child health, orthopaedics and psychiatry.
Students complete a special study module, where they can explore a speciality of their choice. Assessment is through multiple choice questions, written papers, essays, coursework, objective structured clinical exams OSCEs and more. These occur at the end of the year, leaving you with lots of time to revise. The placements are in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. Students get early clinical experience.
From the first term, they are assigned a GP to shadow. Each pair of students will work alongside the same GP the whole time, in order to encourage continuity of teaching. This stage is the final stage before you are invited to an interview. The top candidates will then be selected for an interview. Note: Verbal Reasoning is worth double the points. For example, if you achieve in Abstract Reasoning, you will be awarded 8 points. The Situational Judgement Test is scored in this manner:.
Your applications will not be negatively affected. In , the University of Nottingham received approximately applicants who met the entry requirements. So you can expect them all to be surprise questions even though they are fixed and not based on what you say in your previous answer. Each of the 8 Nottingham MMI stations were for 5 minutes and reading time outside the station was for 1 minute.
There was a 3 minute ice breaker question not assessed for everyone at the start of their first station. Thus, making a total of 51 minutes. I would recommend staying in Nottingham the night before if your interview is in the morning just to avoid any extra last-minute stress train delays, roadblocks, traffic, etc. Definitely wear formal and smart clothes. For boys, wear a dark suit with a simple tie and black leather shoes.
Comb your hair neatly and look presentable and sharp. For girls, although you have a lot more options than boys, remember to keep it simple, comfortable and smart and definitely something that makes you feel confident! I heard back in 20 days after having my medicine interview in Nottingham.
However, I know people who heard back 6 to 8 weeks after giving their interviews. P ractice role-play scenarios. Remember to practise different scenarios with all your family members including younger siblings and grandparents, so that you feel more comfortable in the exam. Discuss challenging ethical scenarios including moral dilemmas. We have a great page for medical ethics here: Medical Ethics. Read the diary you maintained during your work placement.
Or go through your personal statement before the interview in order to brush up on the work experience and voluntary work you have done. An easy way to do this is to reflect upon your work experience. To help you answer questions about your motivation to study medicine, have a look at our page here: Model Answers. Currently there are no updates available, however it is important to keep checking the Nottingham website for further information. It is very likely that all interviews will be online for Nottingham in Full details of the entry interviews can be found here: Entry Interviews.
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