Japsimar
3 min
Updated: Jan 12, 2023
Nottingham Medical School has over 50 years of training world-class doctors and offers students from all backgrounds many opportunities to enter the world of medicine.
The school isn’t just based in Nottingham; campuses in both Lincoln and Derby add the possibility of experiencing two cities all whilst studying at the same university!
They aim to combine modern developments in learning, such as early patient contact, with traditional teaching methods e.g. anatomy sessions.
Be yourself! The interviews are not designed to catch you or test your academic knowledge.
Read up on the website about what to expect from the interview and think about what qualities you want to try and portray to the interviewer during your interview.
Read up on the pillars of medicine and basic medical ethics as well as being familiar with the GMC's Outcome for Graduates.
Make sure you are strong on ethical scenarios and your motivation to study medicine answers.
Practise with friends and family to make sure you are confident and secure in your answers.
Nottingham places a huge emphasis on work experience. Not all candidates could obtain experience in a clinical setting; the University is more concerned about what the candidate has learnt from whatever role(s) they have undergone.
A useful resource to consult when preparing for interviews is BMA Ethics. The resource succinctly covers ethical principles which will be useful for any interview, regardless of interview.
The first station also has an additional three minutes to let you answer a couple of ice-breaker questions. This is a great opportunity to really get into the flow of things and start your interview positively.
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Whether you’re on the graduate entry medicine (GEM) or the traditional 5-year program, Nottingham offers early clinical exposure; GEMs will get to go on GP visits from their first module. The GEM program is one of the most advanced in the country and offers you the chance to learn using problem-based learning, or PBL. Additionally, Nottingham is one of the only universities to offer medicine to non-science graduates. If you choose to study medicine at either the Nottingham or Lincoln campus, you will gain an extra degree (BMedSci) without the need to study for an additional year.
Nottingham is ranked in the top 10 best cities to live for students in the UK. The University Park campus is one of the most recognizable campuses in the country, famous for its large lake that you can row across! The hustle and bustle of Nottingham reflect the wide variety of bars, restaurants, and shops. For the more nature-loving people, Nottingham is only a 40-minute drive from the Peak District, and Sherwood Forest. There’s an abundance of societies to get involved in on all campuses; whilst Nottingham is the main hub for societies, many others are based in Derby to accommodate to students based there. Societies range from the Surgical Society, to Medics Musical for more creative students, and so many more!
UoN is an inclusive university, allowing medics to live with non-medics in first year! For students based in Derby, Derby University offers medical students university-owned accommodation, and groups graduate medics together in the same flats to allow for support. Additionally, Derby has its own satellite union,made up of fellow students, so students feel as though they are part of a “local” community. Nottingham itself boasts world-class facilities, including sporting arenas which have trained gold-medaled Olympians. The University also has several networks, including but not limited to BME, International, and LGBTQ+, so students feel supported throughout their time at university (and can mix with students from different courses), all whilst having the opportunity to promoting change and equality.
Nottingham MedSoc has a huge presence on the main Nottingham campuses. MedSoc oversees a wealth of societies that students can get involved in. They also offer a lot of welfare support, from Medic Parents and a MedSoc supporter, to supporting Nightline, a student-run, anonymous, confidential, non-directive listening and information service, contactable during term. It should be noted that MedSoc doesn’t have same presence in the Derby and Lincoln campuses, but hopefully in subsequent years, this can be improved. More information can be found on https://www.nottsmedsoc.co.uk/welfare or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Nottsmedsoc).
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