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Question 1

Why do you want to be a doctor?

Answer 1

-Idea of having responsibility for patients wellbeing
Two sides of a coin- appreciate that this brings warmth-having an observable impact on patient lives
- Upper GI team on wards
-Something only achievable with medical degree

Question 2

Why not nursing

Answer 2

-Intellectual challenge- not to discredit nursing- this is a position in itself
Nursing is more of a practical side of medicine- recognising basic needs of patient
-I enjoy breaking down problems- mountain biking example
-Why I’m interested in case-based learning

Question 3

Where will you be in 10 years?

Answer 3

• Will have completed medical school
  
  • Hopefully will have also completed foundation training
  • Also will have hopefully completed specialty training
    I’d like to still have the time to keep up my hobbies like cycling and playing guitar

Question 4

What’s your biggest weakness?

Answer 4

• Confidence
  -there have been opportunities that I’ve missed because I’ve been cautious of what other people think.
• I have developed this skill by putting myself forward for things like house drama and house choir- doing the winning skit.
  -important for making critical decisions

Question 5

SPIES

Answer 5

Seek information
Patient safety
Initiative
Escalate to seniors
Support colleague/ patient