17th March 2010

Pursuing a Career in Medicine

Why medicine?

Is medicine the right career choice for you?

Self assessment Exploration Decision Plan B (and C)

Finding out more…Some useful websites:

BMA: Becoming a Doctor www.bma.org.uk/careers/becoming_doctor/becomdoctor2010.jsp(see helpful downloadable pdf document with application information including all medical school entrance requirements)

New NHS Medical careers website

www.medicalcareers.nhs.uk/ NHS careers

www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/medical.shtml Dundee university careers service

www.dundee.ac.uk/careers/aboutus/seeing_ an_advisor.htm Tayside Centre for General Practice Careers website

http://gptraining.dundee.ac.uk/Career.aspx

Preparing to Apply

Academic Personal achievements and experiences Work experience Personal statement UCAS UKCAT (or BMAT)

Recruitment guidance

Medical Schools Council document:

Guiding Principles for the Admission of Medical Students

www.medschools.ac.uk/Publications/Pages/Guiding-Principles-Medical-Students.aspx

Rating applications

Stage 1: Academic score and referees report for

professional assessment score

Stage 2: Score for medical experience, non academic

achievement and evidence of adversity (personal

statement)

Stage 3: UKCAT factor

Preparing for Interview

Homework

Homework!

Homework!!

….back to resources

Dundee Medical School Interview Process

Multiple Mini Interview

10 stations of 7 minutes each

The domains this assessment will seek to cover are: Interpersonal communication and empathy Teamwork Preparation (career/local curriculum/learning styles) Critical thinking Ethical perspective/fairness/respect Personal statement/integrity check/community involvement

Scoring is based upon three ratings per station: one for the station contentor substance of the candidate’s response, another for the interpersonalcommunication demonstrated by the candidate, and a third for the globalassessment of the candidate’s suitability as a medical student.

Key Messages

Choose medicine for the right reasons

Learn more about yourself and your career choice to confirm your decision

Seek out and take every opportunity for relevant experiences and continue to reflect on your career choice

Prepare thoroughly to ensure a strong application

Do your homework before any interviews

Good Luck!