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What are good reasons to want to become a medic?

There is no one right answer to this but the main thing is the student doesn't say anything that is factually incorrect regarding the job and is able to defend their reasoning in an interview (interviewer...

Answered by Rebecca C. • Medical School Preparation tutor

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How would you find out what function a gene has in humans?

If you only know about Mendelian genetics, you could suggest searching the genome of relatives to a person known to have the gene to see if those with th...

Answered by Jernej Z. • Medical School Preparation tutor

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Describe the flow of an RBC from the right atrium through to the aorta. How might this change if there was a hole between the two atria? When/why might you want a hole between the two atria?

SVC, RA, RAVV/Tricuspid, PA, PV, LA, LAVV/Bicuspid, LV, Aorta, Body.Because the RV has a higher pressure than the LA, a hole between the atria would largely result in blood flow bypassing the ventricle in...

Answered by Sohail D. • Medical School Preparation tutor

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Interview question: Why should we give you an offer instead of another candidate; what separates you from the rest?

In answering this question, you will need to be careful, with the examiner looking forward to hearing your strengths, whilst also expecting you to be very careful in treading the line between arrogance an...

Answered by Yogi G. • Medical School Preparation tutor

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How do I prepare for an Imperial College London Medical School Interview?

The interview is a 15 minute panel interview with 4 or 5 interviewers.They will ask the generic questions of why you want to study medicine and why you want to come to this specific university - so make s...

Answered by William W. • Medical School Preparation tutor

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