Insight Into Medicine

Question 1

Why medicine

Answer 1

• what sparked your interest
• what did you do to fuel this spark
• why these have confirmed your decision

Question 2

How to answer do you think you would make a good doctor

Answer 2

1 - you have the potential and desire by understanding there’s a lot of future development required at this stage and I have the right attitude and skills to engage in that growth
2 - example from personal life
3 - evidence from other people

Question 3

What makes a good doctor (academic)

Answer 3

• dedication
• motivation
• curiosity
• pick things up quickly
• good teacher

Question 4

What makes a good doctor non academic

Answer 4

• good coping mechanisms
• resilience
• teamwork
• leadership
• communication
• empathy

Question 5

How to answer downsides of medicine example

Answer 5

1 - pick actually negative example
2 - the experience that made you realise this
3 - what you need to do to combat this

Question 6

Antisocial hours

Answer 6

Be organised

Question 7

Emotionally

Answer 7

Ensure good support network

Question 8

Mistakes

Answer 8

Develop the habit of constantly reflecting

Question 9

Exams

Answer 9

Embrace lifelong learning and constantly gaining skills which can create a bigger impact on patient care

Question 10

How to answer a further reading question

Answer 10

• what is it about
• why did you find it interesting
• what is my understanding
• opinion