All candidates who score highly in the initial assessments of applications will be invited to attend an interview. This will be in form of an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview), which will assess a variety of attributes, with a particular focus on the following:
Â
- Understanding and motivation for wanting to join the MBChB programme at Edge Hill University;
- Verbal communication skills;
- Integrity/probity;
- Teamwork/leadership;
- Empathy and compassion;
- Awareness of current health challenges;
- Ethical awareness;
- Awareness of self and others;
- Prioritisation/decision making;
- Interpretation of data.
The above focuses will be mapped onto the values of the NHS Constitution and the Vision and Values of Edge Hill University. You should expect that they are also mapped onto the General Medical Council’s Good Medical Practice guidelines. After the MMI, places will be offered to the top 15-30 students, ranked according to their overall MMI score. If there is a tie in score or a borderline applicant, then the personal statement and reference may be used to distinguish between applicants.
The Edge Hill programme is of five years’ duration, and focuses on developing doctors that prioritise patient safety, professionalism, and reflect on their practice. It features early clinical placements with a focus on community and mental health care settings. Theory and practice are integrated through a hybrid of case-based and team-based learning alongside extensive clinical skills and simulation training. You should consider the Edge Hill program if you are hands-on, and keen to interact with and learn from patients immediately – and you should expect this to be carried across to the interview as well. It is unlikely to feature complex medical or scientific questions.