Medical Interviews: A Comprehensive Guide to CT, ST and Registrar Interview Skills

Found this book very useful. Provides you with information that is otherwise fairly widely scattered and a large task to source (e.g. ethical scenarios that require knowledge of GMC guidance etc.). Found the structures it provides such as CAMP and SPIES very useful in interview. I applied for histopath interview and although there aren't speciality specific questions for histopath in here many topics that I read in this book came up e.g. audit or teaching presentation etc. and I found the information in here good. Also at a time of worry and nerves it is nice to have a book like this that walks you through it and reassures you at the same time. Would highly recommend. Worth the investment!

Pros:1. gives a good framework of how to tackle any type of question and therefore in inteview situation when you are given a completely new question- you won't be completely thrown off and will be able to structure an answer that ticks most boxes2. Covers a wide array of topics and therefore giving a good grasp of what depth of knowledge and which areas of study are important for interviewCons:1. A bit out of date for 2013 interviews. Does not contain anything about NHS reforms, CCGs etc. Does not supply latest information on revalidation and appraisal.Consequently the two hottest topics are missing from this book.Summary: definitely worth getting, I only had one interview, did no verbal interview practice and ONLY used this book to prepare(+ideas it prompted for further research) and ended up getting my training post on first attempt.So therefore the book must have something to it as I absolutely new nothing before reading it!

Excellent book used it for my ST1 interview and nailed the clinical governance station. Probably too extensive for ST1 jobs but brilliant summaries and chapters on boring stuff like governance and audits. Gives great advice on how to maximise your CV content by expanding on points I.e teaching - Explains what are the diff styles of teaching and how you should explain which technique you've used - didactic, small group sessions, interactive, simulation etc. Will be referring to this again for Reg interview hopefully!

Good mix of questions that covers all aspects of most medical interviews. Has helped me many times through all stages of my career and helps me when i practice with my juniors for their interviews

very very very useful. gives great points for interviews but make sure you use it as guidelines. mind you everyone would have read the book and everyone will have the same answers. so make sure you personalised your answers during the interview