Career Questions

1. Where do you see yourself in 10 years time? Read more...
2. Describe your idea of success. Read more...
3. What kind of doctor do you want to be? Read more...
4. Why do you want to specialise in that area? Read more...
5. How old will you be when you become a consultant? Read more...
6. What do you think the job of being a doctor entails, other than treating patients? Will this suit you? Read more...
7. How do you think the role of doctors differ from other healthcare professionals, such as specialist nurse practitioners? Read more...
8. There are many different ways of helping people. Why do you want to study medicine, rather than working in any other health or social care professions? Read more...
9. Who do you think are the most important members of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), and why? Read more...
10. Can you give examples of teams with/without leaders? Do healthcare teams need leaders? Read more...
11. Can you tell us about any particular life experiences that you think may help/hinder you in a career in medicine? In what way will this affect you? Read more...
12. What do you think the phrase 'work:life balance' means? Why could it be difficult for you to achieve? Read more...
13. What do you think will be the key tasks of doctors in 20/40/60 years time? Read more...