How to Prepare for Your Housemanship Interview
From reviewing your CV to preparing for clinical scenarios, here is a practical approach to preparing for a housemanship interview.
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Start with the institution
Learn about the hospital, its clinical services, teaching environment, and the type of patients it serves. This helps you give specific and credible answers during the interview.
Know your CV
Anything on your CV can become an interview question. Review your clinical rotations, projects, leadership activities, research, volunteering, awards, and other experiences.
Revise common clinical situations
Focus on common presentations and emergencies relevant to the level of a newly qualified doctor. The goal is not to demonstrate that you know everything, but that you can approach clinical problems safely and recognise when to seek help.
Prepare your own questions
Good questions can demonstrate genuine interest. Consider asking about supervision, teaching, rotation structure, accommodation where relevant, and opportunities for professional development.
Prepare practically
Confirm the interview location and time, prepare your documents, choose appropriate professional attire, and plan your journey in advance.