St. George's Interview HELP PLEASE!

[Nobody said med was easy]

Hi, a friend told me about this website and when I checked it out I was really pleased to see how helpful all of you were in answering each others questions, so I was hoping you could help me out too please.
I've got an offer for an interview from St. Geroge's and because that's the only one I've got I really don't wanna screw it up. So for all of you who have had interviews at St. George's Medical school in London (whether those interviews were successful or not) could you please tell me about your experinces, questions you were asked, what subject material to prepare for before hand, and general conduct. You have no idea how grateful I would be.
Thanks a bunch

[kate0904]

most of the questions i had were about my personal statementso make sure you know exactly what you said on yours
they asked me a bit about the importance of research as well
have a look at this link - it has a lot of questions previously asked by george's
http://www.admissionsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=6445
good luck

[Nobody said med was easy]

Thanks so much Kate, I'm really grateful for your advice and hopefully it will come in handy.
Good luck with all your applications.
Cheers

[Supanki]

i had an interview at St George's. a lot of us there got asked about research, why is it important and explain an example you know. i was also asked what are the negatvie aspects of being a doctor and what roles are involved during an operation eg surgeon, nusre etc. i was really nervous at mine, which was one of the reasons why i think i didnt get an offer coz i didnt explain and expand things properly... so some advice.. relax, take your time and be clear... and most importantly DONT PANIC!! gd luk

[simply sweet]

Hi, a friend told me about this website and when I checked it out I was really pleased to see how helpful all of you were in answering each others questions, so I was hoping you could help me out too please.
I've got an offer for an interview from St. Geroge's and because that's the only one I've got I really don't wanna screw it up. So for all of you who have had interviews at St. George's Medical school in London (whether those interviews were successful or not) could you please tell me about your experinces, questions you were asked, what subject material to prepare for before hand, and general conduct. You have no idea how grateful I would be.
Thanks a bunch

hi ya
i am new to this forum anyway i have got an interview for medicine at st.george as well. when exactly is yours. i wish it was on the same day. i didnt even prepare for my interview questions.
be yourself be positive think positive

[simac]

Hey guys,

Main thing i would say would be to just read around, bbc website etc, and form balanced opinions about things. Make sure you look closely at your PS, and dont forget to brush up on 'older' issues such as euthanaisa. My interview went really well and i came out feeling great, because i wasnt nervous, i was euthusiastic, and i think i showed a good bit of personality. Don't be afriad to put feeling into your answers and be ready to think on your feet.

Good luck and remember to enjoy it! St Georges is a really nice place and the friendlyness will overwhelm you!

Simon

[simply sweet]

Hey guys,

Main thing i would say would be to just read around, bbc website etc, and form balanced opinions about things. Make sure you look closely at your PS, and dont forget to brush up on 'older' issues such as euthanaisa. My interview went really well and i came out feeling great, because i wasnt nervous, i was euthusiastic, and i think i showed a good bit of personality. Don't be afriad to put feeling into your answers and be ready to think on your feet.

Good luck and remember to enjoy it! St Georges is a really nice place and the friendlyness will overwhelm you!

Simon

hi simac
many people say that the interviewers at st.george are nasty. waht kind of questions as such did they ask you. can anyone help me answer this question.
If you were the prime minister how would you go about allocating finance for the NHS and research

[simply sweet]

hi ya
i am new to this forum anyway i have got an interview for medicine at st.george as well. when exactly is yours. i wish it was on the same day. i didnt even prepare for my interview questions.
be yourself be positive think positive

hi ya
do st. george give an offer of BBC if your school is below the average of the value added table or something. is it true ? do anyone get such offers

[simac]

I was asked about research, my advice: think of good and bad points about it, and present your opinion. I answered thus:

Good points: can lead to cures, can improve the quality of peoples lives with new medicines etc, allows medicine to be the ever growing and evolving field that it is etc Also i mentioned the new massive AID's research project that st georges are doing, and i said it was good becuase of how devastating AID's can be.

Bad points: Can waste money that may need to be used elsewhere, eg clinically. Unsafe or untested medicines may inadvertently be realsed to the public. Big research projects may give false hope to people and ultimate dissapointment.

I then drew it together and gave my opinion. I'll leave you to form your own opinion!

Seriously though, ill mention it again, be PREPARED TO THINK ON YOUR FEET.

Hope that helps.

[Nobody said med was easy]

hi simac
many people say that the interviewers at st.george are nasty. waht kind of questions as such did they ask you. can anyone help me answer this question.
If you were the prime minister how would you go about allocating finance for the NHS and research

Hey thanks to everyone who replied. My interviews on the 2nd of Feb, times drawing closer and Im getting more and more nervous but ill take your word for it and try and relax.
Thhats a really good question, I think everyone has their own opinions so if you justify it with your own knowledge they won't hold you to their answer. Look at areas of medicine that in your opinion need improvement, more facilites etc and answer accordingly.
I also heard that AAB is not the minimum grade requirements sometimes BBC can any1 with a prospectus or a clue answer pls.
Thanks,
have a good 1