Preparation for Master of

Radiology Interview

Dr Sharifah Majedah Idrus Alhabshi

Department of Radiology

UKM Medical Centre

INTRODUCTION

Master of Radiology

Conjoint Program consist of 3 universities (UKM, UM and USM)

Conjoint

Intake of Student,

Syllabus (teaching contents),

Examination and Examiners

Result

Each University has to chair the board every 2 years by rotation

Master of Radiology Entrance

Exam

Written Examination

MCQ negative marking/OBA

OSCE/OSPE

Essay

Interview

PREPARATION

Before the Interview

During the Interview

After the Interview

BEFORE .

Before you apply

Why you apply

What are the obstacles you may encounter

Family, financial, emotional

How to overcome that

Plan A, plan B, plan C.etc

BEFORE .

1 Do your research. The university you are applying to and the program of

study you are interested in

The university representative ask you why you are interested in that university and why you want to

study there.

The more detailed and specific answers you can give, It shows your commitment to studying at that

institution.

BEFORE .

2 Do practice interviews. Being prepared for potential

questions from the interviewer can make you feel more confidant.

Ask freinds, your parents or a career adviser to help you prepare for the questions that you might be asked at your university interview.

BEFORE .

3 Know what is going on in Radiology.

Experience vs No experience

BEFORE .

4 Prepare your own list of questions.

The interviewer may ask you if you have any questions and you want to be sure that you do.

You can ask specific questions about the program you are applying to or more general questions

about the university.

Be sure to ask well-informed questions as well as questions in which the answers are not commonly

known.

Dress Appropriately

BEFORE .

5 Dress the part.

Be sure to look your best on the day of the interview. Get plenty of sleep the night before so you are well

rested and dress up for the interview.

Your first impression says a lot, so your clothes should be ironed and well put together.

Also, don't chew gum or wear heavy cologne or perfume that could be potentially distracting to the

interviewer.

Before

and eat breakfast the morning of the meeting

there are common mistakes,

such as dirty or wrinkled

clothing, unshined shoes

Before inappropriate jewelry

Too much or too little makeup, overpowering

perfume , or clothing

inappropriate for the

workplace.

Attention to hairstyle

and grooming is important

Preparation It is important to know exactly how to get to the place of

interview . i.e google map, waze & GPS

to arrive about at least 10 minutes early.

Common Questions

Why should I employ you?

What strengths and weaknesses do you have?

Give me a brief personal history of yourself.

Why do you want to work here?

Why is there a gap in your educational [or job] experience?

What do you see yourself doing in 10 years?

What are your leisure activities?

Do you like teaching and research?

Describe your style of leadership.

How are you motivated?

Why do you want to change positions?

Common question List some of your mistakes and what you learned from

those experiences.

What characteristics made your best mentor so valuable?

Did you ever have a departmental chair or section chief

you didnt like?

How do you work with someone you dislike?

How do you deal with conflict or success or failure?

Why or how have you achieved success?

How would you go about making changes here?

What special skills would you add to our organization

Sitting Posture

Body Posture

Eye Contact

AFTER

Go back and relax

Pray and pray and pray

.and you will be fine

Thank You