The Kent and Medway University Medical School interviews are supposedly very different to those that take place at other medical schools. The university labels its interview ‘multistation interviews’ rather than ‘multiple mini interviews’ as seen elsewhere. They explain that applicants in the 2019-20 group supposedly found the process entirely different to what they had prepared for. As such, the university does not recommend that students undertake any particular form of preparation, but ‘advise applicants to be alert, organised, and in good form to show us the best version of yourself.’ Applicants will be provided more information from the university to prepare them for the interview process, and can find more information on the MMI section of the website prior to this.
Expect there to be six stations, with each taking seven minutes. There will likely be two minute intervals between the stations. After this there will likely be a c.40 minute group activity, with each applicant being individually assessed throughout this. In 2019-2020, the six individual stations were data handling, problem analysis, situational judgement, roleplay, task and a values-based station. The university will likely continue with the same time format, although the station types may change.
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All applicants invited to MMIs are required to sign a non disclosure agreement.
Kent and Medway University Medical School does provide an overview of the exact type of student that they are looking for, and the attributes that this student will have. From this we can deduce the kind of questions one might expect at an interview here. Here is the overview:
- A resilient all-rounder who can demonstrate a range of skills and attributes
- High academic achievement, particularly relative to their school background
- Commitment to quality of care and improvement
- An understanding of NHS core values and the ability to put those values in action
- Compassion, and the ability to treat all people with respect and dignity
- Communication skills and effective team working
- Appreciation of other people’s views and willingness to accept responsibility
- A realistic and committed understanding of medical training and clinical practice