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Quiz: Are You Prepared To Answer Background And Motivation Questions?

Why do you want to become a Doctor? This may seem like a simple topic, but do you know how to answer without sounding too general or cliche? Give this quiz a go to find out!

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Interviews are a great opportunity for interviewers to gauge whether applicants have the right background and motivation to study Medicine and become a Doctor.

These types of questions are deceptively easy, so have a look at our motivation interview tips to make sure you don’t trip up when answering questions on this topic.

Need a break from your interview prep? Give this background and motivation quiz a go!

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What is a good structure for your answer to “why do you want to go to Medical School?”*
- Mentioning your interest in human engagement, desire to help people and financial rewards of the career.
- Mentioning your scientific interest, liking the human engagement aspect and having a desire to help people
- Mentioning your scientific interest, what you like about the career and what you don’t like about it

Which of the following will strengthen your answer to “why do you want to go to Medical School”?*
- Discussing examples from your work experience
- Mentioning your family members being in the Medical profession
- Admitting the financial and social rewards of the career are enticing

Which of the following is the best response when asked what you would do if you don’t get into Medicine this year?*
- Explaining why you will get in this year
- Outlining how you would make the most of your year whilst reapplying
- Saying you will do something else such as a Biology degree

What is a common mistake when answering the question “what aspects of being a Doctor appeal to you?”*
- Failing to mention any of the challenging aspects too
- Saying that you want to help people
- Using examples from your work experience

What's the best way to demonstrate your motivation to do Medicine when using an example from speaking to a Junior Doctor or Medical Student?*
- Explain that you were motivated to find out more so spoke to a junior Doctor/ Medical Student
- Reflect on what they have said to help you outline your motivation
- Repeat what they have said their motivation is

How can you best show that you have a realistic idea of what being a Doctor involves at an interview?*
- Only focusing on the positive aspects
- Heavily linking any negatives to the NHS
- Providing a balanced view with appreciation for the challenging aspects

Which of these is not a factor you could include when explaining what excites you about a career in Medicine?*
- Opportunities to go into other fields such as finance
- Opportunities for lifelong learning
- Innovation and advancements in treatments

Which of the following is important to avoid when answering background and motivation questions?*
- Showing how your commitment to study Medicine has grown over time
- Lack of reflection on personal experience
- Pausing before answering the question

Which of the following is the best way to get a realistic view of what being a Doctor is like?*
- Speaking to a Junior Doctor
- Speaking to a patient
- Watching the news

What is another key factor to include when answering questions about your motivation for doing Medicine?*
- Examples which show why you are motivated to do Medicine specifically
- Reasons that are only personal to you
- Explaining that your friends want to study Medicine too

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