Privatisation of the NHS – Medicine Ethics For Interviews

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For nearly 80 years, the UK’s healthcare has primarily been handled by the National Health Service. The NHS has provided its services universally for free for many years, but there’s an increased risk that this may change and that more services will become privatised. This guide explores what you need to know about this and what questions you may be asked I your interview.

Issues facing the NHS – Medicine Interview Question

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You should likely be aware that the NHS is facing a lot of issues currently. Whether it be troubles in the present, mistakes from the past or fears for the future, there are many things that could be improved in the UK’s healthcare system. In this guide, we’ll discover what some of these issues are and learn how to discuss them in the context of a medical interview.

What will you do if you don’t get into medical school this year?

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Not Getting In Not getting into medical school can feel like the end of the world. When applying, very rarely do we consider a Plan B so if we are not successful in getting onto a course it can be all the more soul-crushing. You can feel like a complete failure, letting down those around […]

How To Get Medical Work Experience In 2021 [COVID-19]

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A pandemic demonstrates the importance of doctors, and how vital they are Unfortunately for you, the added stress on health services, and isolations, means that getting work experience as a doctor is now harder than ever.
But, as always, 6med is here to help. We can’t promise a cure, but we can help you develop solid action points for your personal statement to ensure Covid-19 doesn’t affect your application.

Medicine Personal Statement: Set Yourself Up For Interview Success!

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In our previous Hangout (here it is if you missed it) we talked about the personal statement in detail, as another hurdle in the medical school application. Each stage of the application builds an overall picture of you and as the process continues you get closer to the final impression. The personal statement is a golden opportunity to complete your own personal jigsaw puzzle.

Ethics In The Medical Application

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In our most recent UCAT Situational Judgement Test (SJT) hangout we discussed, among a variety of tips and questions, the topic of medical ethics and what you need to know for the UCAT.
Medical ethics is central to your future education, so naturally it may well feature in your personal statement and is very likely to feature in your interview(s) in one form or another. Yes, even in Oxbridge interviews!
Read on for a quick summary of the ethics you should be aware of and how you might be asked about them.