Joshua

My teaching style

I think that a personalised, practice-focused approach is incredibly important for medical interview preparation. Whether you are beginning the interview preparation with absolutely no understanding of how the process works or simply trying to refine your communication skills, I will make sure to tailor the sessions to your individual needs and focus on what areas of your skillset need developing.

As somebody who did extensive preparation for all of my medical interviews, I have developed a strategy to refine the different elements that you are tested on and which incorporates the following:

1) Research into the universities you are applying to (What they look for, what questions have historically come up, what the format of their interview is, etc.).

2) Research into various different areas of medicine which you could be questioned on (Ethics, Structure of the NHS, Motivation, Empathy, Teamwork, etc…).

3) A focused look into certain commonly asked questions with tailored feedback on how you approached them (Why Medicine, Describe your work experience, Why is X important as a doctor, etc…).

4) General Mock questions and Mock interviews with personalised feedback.

5) University-specific Mock questions and Mock interviews with personalised feedback.

6) Answering any questions you may have and keeping track of your progress to identify any areas that need work.

Ultimately, knowing what questions will come up during your interview is impossible. However, through extensive practice and refinement of your communication skills, you will have the ability to tailor your knowledge and experience to whatever the universities throw at you!

You are all right at the beginning of your journey to becoming truly amazing doctors one day, and I hope to create an environment where you can make mistakes, learn from them and ask any questions you may have without feeling judged. 🙂