Interview Tips - How to answer "Why Medicine?"

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Interview Tips - How to answer "Why Medicine?"

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6 жыл бұрын

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In this video, we take a detailed look at how to answer 'Why Medicine?'. I talk about my feeling towards the question, and then we go into 7 tips from various medical students about how to answer the question. Finally, we end with 3 example answers to give you an idea of what an answer might look like.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:37 - My take on 'Why Medicine?'
02:58 - Tip #1 - Prepare but don't memorise
03:44 - Tip #2 - Make your answer specific to you
04:52 - Tip #3 - Use anecdotes
05:31 - Tip #4 - Be realistic, not idealistic
06:29 - Tip #5 - Be specific, even with a 'generic' answer
07:14 - Tip #6 - Speak from the heart
07:47 - Tip #7 - Try not to worry about it
08:56 - Example #1 - Ali
09:46 - Example #2 - Kenny
11:11 - Example #3 - Paul
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Disclaimer: Nothing on this channel should be taken as gospel truth. Do your own research. We're just giving you our opinions. Equally, the mock answers at the end of the video are in no way 'model answers' (if those are even a thing), so don't think you have to make your answers sound like those.
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Пікірлер: 204

@actuallynr 6 жыл бұрын

Interviewer: "Why medicine?" Me: " Why not medicine?"

@vanhoot2234 5 жыл бұрын

@Abujiejie 5 жыл бұрын

Savage hahaha

@cdrl3170 5 жыл бұрын

nah haha

@aflowercloud 5 жыл бұрын

😂

@SHXHXBKHXN 4 жыл бұрын

Might try this🤣

@khizarirshad 4 жыл бұрын

Having a British accent just makes you sound so much smarter in an interview

@favortp3675 3 жыл бұрын

Facts, wish me luck my interviews today! 😁

@liam_7017 3 жыл бұрын

@@favortp3675 how'd it go man?

@jacobyalfredo5740 3 жыл бұрын

i know im randomly asking but does any of you know of a method to log back into an instagram account?? I somehow forgot the login password. I would love any assistance you can give me.

@armanidavis2843 3 жыл бұрын

@Jacoby Alfredo Instablaster ;)

@jacobyalfredo5740 3 жыл бұрын

@Armani Davis thanks so much for your reply. I found the site through google and I'm trying it out now. Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

@Taha-Y-Khan 2 жыл бұрын

Tip 1 - 2:56 - Prepare But Don't Memorise Tip 2 - 3:45 - Make It Specific To You Tip 3 - 4:54 - Use Anecdotes Tip 4 - 5:33 - Be Realistic Not Idealistic Tip 5 - 6:28 - Be Specific Even with Cliche Answers Tip 6 - 7:13 - Speak From The Heart (Be Honest) Tip 7 - 7:48 - Don't Worry About it Example 1 - 8:58 Ali Abdaal

@stevepenaflor6488 4 жыл бұрын

Been binge watching these videos, somehow managed to get 4 interviews😂😅

@britneyherrera6972 4 жыл бұрын

How much work exp did u do

@adamr1136 3 жыл бұрын

@@britneyherrera6972 you dont need more than a week, even 0 work exp is ok due to covid this year

@paulmaine8705 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a senior physician practising in Australia and have been on medical student selection panels (fot long interview format and MMIs for many years. I can categorically state that these scenarios and the interview tips you present are the best, most comprehensive and well thought out instructional videos for aspiring medical school applicants I have seen. Kudos.

@paulmaine8705 4 жыл бұрын

@@aliabdaal Seriously, I think Molly and Charlotte (and all the others) are first-rate discussants of some incredibly difficult ethical issues. And the Geordie chap's (?Steve) portrayal of the body-language challenged candidate (I have seen someone almost that bad about 10 years ago) was a hoot. Thanks & Be well.

@irenedavo3768 2 жыл бұрын

Please subscribe to Jim Nduruchi

@karimwilson5009 6 жыл бұрын

You seem to accommodate a very decent character that is evident in the way you discuss and analyze topics. Thank you for displaying such character in your videos and keep the content coming. Good job.

@jacobmcsweeney790 6 жыл бұрын

I owe everything so far to you! My UCAS went off last week and now I’m hammering BMAT Ninja ready for November! Thank you for everything so far!

@irenedavo3768 2 жыл бұрын

Hello

@winniethepooh8766 8 ай бұрын

@@pinkmangooooo prob final year if he went cambridge

@jacobmcsweeney790 8 ай бұрын

@@pinkmangooooo currently an FY1 working in the North West :) Still watching Ali too 😂

@phoebewong6075 5 жыл бұрын

I watched this video a day before my MMI interview for medicine. Their last station was "Why medicine?".

@TOMCLARKE08 2 жыл бұрын

I know it's late like 3 yrs late comment How did it go I have my interview coming up in a few days

@ayo123 Жыл бұрын

@@TOMCLARKE08 how did you do

@owethuntshangase7129 4 жыл бұрын

At this point you’re the only reason I was able to even make it into University 😂😂😂

@fredmcelroy2839 4 жыл бұрын

Why Medicine? I grew up in an environment where Medicine was not as powerful as Faith. Faith could overcome any disease because you were relying on an all-powerful God to heal you. However, the downside to this experience is that the influences I had, who had faith in faith, ended up dying of a serious illness. It was almost as if doctors were somehow evil people lying to their patients because it contradicted their beliefs. When I got the opportunity to go to college and learn more about the world my curiosity increased and my mind became more open. Whereas before, my mind was closed to believing only in the religion I was raised with. As I gained more interest in education, specifically science and history, I became like a kid in a candy store learning about the discoveries of scientists and historians, and their profound implications on what it means to be human. It is my curiosity that makes me want to study medicine, because my mind is more open to the world, it is thus more open to people and their experiences. I have taken time to read about the history of Medicine on my own, and I want to be apart of it, and see the potential breakthroughs in the field.

@riyapradhan8662 2 жыл бұрын

Can you give me some tips as why nursing??

@jackj.2861 6 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel -- I love your stuff. This was very reassuring. None of your answers were very over the top, and it was a nice reminder that the best answers to this question are the honest ones. It made me feel OK about not having some magical "Aha!" moment.

@jackj.2861 6 жыл бұрын

Ali Abdaal nearly! I'm applying in June

@franklinsantiago3531 3 жыл бұрын

@@jackj.2861 did you make it?

@jackj.2861 3 жыл бұрын

@@franklinsantiago3531 Yes! I'm an MS2 now :)

@twelveggirls9793 6 жыл бұрын

My interview's tomorrow!!! Thank you so much for all the helpful tips!!!

@neeshizzlesizzle3244 5 жыл бұрын

Did you get in?

@liam_7017 4 жыл бұрын

how'd it go?

@ninjainmask315 3 жыл бұрын

How did it go

@Djspeeda 4 жыл бұрын

I have an interview coming up, and I must say, this video was incredibly informative for me! Thank you, David

@miscellaneousz2681 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you got in David

@irenedavo3768 2 жыл бұрын

Any up date?

@Djspeeda 2 жыл бұрын

@@irenedavo3768 Yeah I'm already in my second year and starting my third soon if exams go well this year 😁

@nsbasit2000 6 жыл бұрын

really helpful! btw I applied to Cambridge in the end which I wouldn't have done if it wasn't for your great videos so thanks

@ken-yo2hz 5 жыл бұрын

did you get accepted?

@StudyMD 6 жыл бұрын

Man, I love your channel! Studied briefly at Pembroke college before starting medicine in Canada. Keep up the awesome work!

@Temwachii 6 жыл бұрын

MDprospect hey mind if I ask you a few questions about your journey to Canada

@khansa1525 6 жыл бұрын

@MDprospect which school in Canada are you doing your MD?

@fernank017 6 жыл бұрын

He's at UofA.

@xxglamourbeautyxx3638 3 жыл бұрын

I needed this. I was in tears over this question for an internship.

@Doc_MMJan 6 жыл бұрын

who would unlike this beautiful Video , even though i dont wanna watch it full. but it is beautiful.

@MrJackelGaming 6 жыл бұрын

This video is brilliant ! About to write my personal statement and watching your videos is really helping !

@foifoifoi610 5 жыл бұрын

I'm going to have a pharmacy school interview soon, this was so so so helpful. Thank you.

@zarachowdhry3100 6 жыл бұрын

p.s I love your channel it gives me a great insight to life at med school and my future career paths!

@irenedavo3768 2 жыл бұрын

Any up date?

@jessicak2530 6 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for this channel to grow. Amazing content!!

@humerahumera5856 3 жыл бұрын

It did now.

@MDZac2024 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I’m applying next summer so still have some time but always nice to hear different people’s reasons for doing it.

@karinapillay1032 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely unique channel , loved the style of editing ..very professional and your efforts are definitely evident ! Definitely consider doing more vlogs as I typically enjoy those videos 👀😊

@TheDentistryDiary 6 жыл бұрын

great video, loved how I had to check my speed setting was on 'normal' didn't think anyone spoke faster then me.

@SenthooranKath 6 жыл бұрын

Great video as always!! 😊

@lavagal1244 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! You deserve more subscribers mate.

@zooqanpawar1902 5 жыл бұрын

Interviewer: Why Medicine Me: What else is there to do. How else is someone gonna earn money

@MH-fq4vy 6 жыл бұрын

So useful! Thank you! Now let's hope I actually get an interview!!

@nisrinanabila9852 6 жыл бұрын

Great video and great channel. Thank you for opening my mind about medicine. I hope i can be a medstud this year and inspire others like you do, thank u so much

@Couragethecowardlydog509 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you lads this has been really helpful in broadening my horizon towards the question

@nikkilinliu9118 6 жыл бұрын

What made you want to become a doctor and not a nurse or other healthcare professions? Nurses need to have good communication skills, be competent, requirement of life long learning, patient oriented, specialist nurses or NPs can treat and diagnose patients, too. These were pretty much what was said in the vid apart from the last bit...

@ChristinaAaliyah 6 жыл бұрын

Great Video, yet again!

@caribaez5711 4 жыл бұрын

I am applying to nursing school but I wish I can be a medical doctor. Health care field is so awesome.

@tal8871 3 жыл бұрын

Why do you want to pursue medicine? Me: I want to save lives and improve peoples lives, and form a positive connection with the patients I interact with British MD: Too cliche, add some spice to it! Have you been sick before? Me: No... British MD: Family member severely sick? Me: No.. :/ British MD: Well I would consider other professions...

@chenjiashu8294 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your sharing. I just happened to encounter a difficult question as “Why medicine instead of the nursery”. I did some preliminary research on the difference between medicine and nursery but was unable to find an appropriate answer. Most of the answers tends to be very lopsided, as they assert on things like” Nurse has less opportunity to apply scientific knowledge”, or “Nurse has less responsibility”, which I perceive them as a discrimination (This term is a bit exaggerated, but the bias in their answers is obvious) towards nursery, as if nursery is inferior to medicine. I do not wish to answer in such a seemingly disrespectful manner because I am concerned that there may be nursery staffs among the panel of interviewers. Thus, would like to offer me some advice on how to answer this question appropriately so that both parties are satisfied? And how should I really differentiate these two realms in an objective way? Would greatly be appreciated if you could help me answer that question.

@caribaez5711 4 жыл бұрын

Chen Jiashu RN and physicians are way similar

@Alex-cu7ep 4 жыл бұрын

Say that you can further develop the field of medicine when you have the knowledge and scope of practice as a physician- that you think you can have a greater impact on the field

@tatsumiogawa1107 4 жыл бұрын

Because you wanna do surgery? Simplest answer I can think of?

@hinnah5954 3 жыл бұрын

I know this comment is pretty old but I would say that the main thing is that doctors have the final say in patient treatment and care.

@vaishnavibhagat6999 2 жыл бұрын

I think as for me i will answer it as: coz when you are a doc you have a responsibility to make sure that the patient's physic is improved and i have the ability to do it and also the confidence and thats what gives me satisfaction and when we turn towards nursing side you need emotional attachment with the patient in a form that the patient feels loved, needed, and taken care of You know basically when you are a doc you show your abilities empathy affection skill when they surrender and trust to you enough but when you are a nurse you have to prove the same emotions by acting by showing them And i have a bit of both yet the satisfaction and responsiblilty and a complete trust is what inspires me the most And also just like many i love operating and performing and make a "patient" back to a normal "healthy person "

@AmyStylinson 6 жыл бұрын

Interview season approaches

@shaffiraannisa2775 5 жыл бұрын

This is video is such a huge help and it got me all teary as if you guys are supporting me, thank you so much!

@JK-xj2ie 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos are always helpful ❤️

@soumayab.62 3 жыл бұрын

so helpful! thank you!!

@brigittealexander1967 6 жыл бұрын

that was great really inspiring

@ajstar6393 6 жыл бұрын

Only 13, but damnnn I wanna start preparing now!!

@mendythind1560 4 жыл бұрын

Same I have a whole Google drive folder about preparing mcat, pre med advice websites and a lot more

@tomat8247 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha same

@mendythind1560 4 жыл бұрын

We should make a Google slides/docs credit to mcat prep and stuff who's down?

@nonamenoname9701 4 жыл бұрын

@@mendythind1560 join the discord mcat server also visit the reddit page!

@von3689 3 жыл бұрын

@@nonamenoname9701 could you send the link if you're not dead

@tomkrys3331 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid my guy

@VictorLopez-vc6cf 4 жыл бұрын

Thought I was watching at x1.5 speed, but I guess Ali just talks really fast lol

@okoyechukwujekwusolomon2551 5 жыл бұрын

Am confused, I really like medicine and will want to become a doctor but I don't have any specific reason rather than to help find cure that will help to eradicate some certain diseases. Please I need advice.

@okoyechukwujekwusolomon2551 5 жыл бұрын

OK, but should I keep quite when am asked, that's what I want to know .

@SaloniMore 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making these videos! They're really helpful. Keep up the great work :)

@user-bo1io9zp1o 6 жыл бұрын

when answering this question, is it a good idea to summarise at the end what you have said in one sentence or will it be repetitive? i was thinking it might be a good idea, as i have several little things which lead me to decide this is my aspired career choice and i explain them in detail in my answer...

@ummuyusuf8167 6 жыл бұрын

How could u memorise all the content in medicine courses?? in what time did you study and what's your study style and technique? btw i love ur videos and you inspired me so much to study in medicine.Im 17 btw 😍

@aimansophian3652 6 жыл бұрын

Goodluck studying

@vintagenow 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@zuhooralhub5540 5 жыл бұрын

Well I am already a GP and I have an interview to join a residency program , so if I was asked why I chose this major , can I just say something personal??.. As if I had a family member who had a terminal illness and I’ve seen how the doctor handled that and helped with the treatment course till this member got healed and I wanted to do the same for others as well???

@victoriaquinn9041 3 жыл бұрын

I relate to Kenny so much. I'm in my last year of igcse, we are literally about to write our final exams in like 2 months and here I am all of a sudden realising how much I would actually hate engineering😭

@ax3948 6 жыл бұрын

Love your channel❤️

@nehalaomar8697 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video .

@kennym.c.6136 4 жыл бұрын

Would it be a big mistake to mention the fact that the majority of relatives and family members are in the medical field and that’s what inspired me to follow this path? It’s partly true for me but I was thinking it might be cliché and an unconvincing reason.

@nadia7336 6 жыл бұрын

Eyebags everywhere!

@zahratasnim9173 6 жыл бұрын

This was really helpful. Thanks😊 How would you approach and answer the question : why did you want to become a doctor and not a nurse?

@zahratasnim9173 6 жыл бұрын

Not quite sure but maybe start with nursing is a respectable field and say that as a doctor you can go into medical research. Apart from that I feel like everything I say seems undermining nurses 😬

@aryan7767 3 жыл бұрын

I want to cry

@salihahkhan3065 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@nikitachoudhary8853 6 жыл бұрын

Do you have any advice on how graduate students are expected to answer questions differently?

@nikitachoudhary8853 6 жыл бұрын

Ali Abdaal thank you for your help!!

@mixrable1212 3 жыл бұрын

If it was about what I loved, it would be racing, I just like racing. But in the real world, you have to do something "useful", hence medicine.

@RomajaneAbrenio 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@charlottesandor5545 2 жыл бұрын

Can they just stop drinking whatever they are drinking for a second? Great video and helpful tips, but those two with drinking makes it a bit annoying.

@caribaez5711 4 жыл бұрын

My empathy and love to serve others with science makes me happy and I want to die knowing my life was in medicine.

@duai7090 5 жыл бұрын

Ali please give me some useful advice Because my English is not that strong and I have an interview next week

@ravendell3015 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@djw9920 6 жыл бұрын

Hi there, what if you've explained this in your personal statement. I feel like I would be repeating my personal statement if and when asked this question.

@siwas3015 5 жыл бұрын

Ima bout to attend interview in a while🤔

@zarachowdhry3100 6 жыл бұрын

Hi , Any advice for me...? I'm a year 11 student and i'm at a critical point in my life where I need to pick my a level choices. I have decided to do - Bio Chem and History in hope of applying for medicine ( not Oxbridge/unis that require maths) What advice would you give about not taking maths as I really don't enjoy it ? I have done my research on university websites and many dont require maths at A level however would you say this could be a disadvantage when I'm applying? Kind regards, Zara Chowdhry

@adamadam3194 4 жыл бұрын

I hope to be a good doctor .

@yam2871 6 жыл бұрын

Hi! So I was wondering, how long should you go on for each question in the medical interview? I don't really want to sound talkative, but I also want to add anecdotes and relate them to my passion. Hope you can answer my question soon!

@yam2871 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the answer! Your videos are great :D

@shanr3879 6 жыл бұрын

Ali Abdaal Hi Ali, do you think that the back-and-forth style that you encourage works just as well in an MMIs or do I need a more thorough answer?

@joyce4973 3 жыл бұрын

Would it be applicable to talk about my sisters acne journey and how it took years to diagnose it as PCOS?

@mehranfar4339 4 жыл бұрын

Question:Can you please tell me again the name of the med school that your friend on graduate entry video said has most grad entries? Couldn’t make it out. Did she say worick?

@roqeerose5875 3 жыл бұрын

Warwick

@creamy0bear 4 жыл бұрын

bless u

@Hannahdasilva7882 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you this was very helpful and you're too cute

@Hannahdasilva7882 6 жыл бұрын

Ali Abdaal ahahahaha yeh

@yuexingyu7793 3 жыл бұрын

I just want to ask people that are in medical school is that, Yeah It seems cool to help people, to be able to diagnose what illness they have and then help them with it. But have they ever considered the money and parental pride aspect of the job.

@foifoifoi610 5 жыл бұрын

Katherine is very pretty!!!

@omarkasra8581 4 жыл бұрын

Hı ali where r u from. .?? Or what is ur cv? Thx

@rozhakram1084 3 жыл бұрын

Is the music from Malibu Miley Cyrus?

@adamafzall4618 2 жыл бұрын

Why's Marcus taking a sip every second?

@laryangel4082 Жыл бұрын

@KING-bt1tm 2 жыл бұрын

I guess “because my mom wants me to” might not be a good answer then?

@ash.toronto31 3 жыл бұрын

Interview in a few hours.

@hasanabuelhatal2940 6 жыл бұрын

Ali what is your nationality?

@caribaez5711 4 жыл бұрын

Ali Abdaal ibthink he

@tiataqtoe 3 жыл бұрын

When he was talking about why most people have cliched answers for Why Medicine? it was like he could READ MY MIND. i don't like this question at all :(

@zenpai9552 6 жыл бұрын

how did kenny not get the grades for engineering but he did get the grades for medicine???

@adelekank 6 жыл бұрын

ZENPAI haha, I can see why that sounds confusing. Basically, at my sixth from if you wanted to do physics as an A level (which was important for engineering), you had to at least get an A in it at GCSE, but I got a B so they told me I would not be allowed to do it as an a level, so I chose economics instead which was quite random looking back haha I was able to do biology and chemistry (and maths) at A level because I met the sixth forms requirements to do those - which are more important for medicine. Tbh, it’s probably the best “no” I’ve ever gotten because meant I would end up studying medicine which I’m really enjoying

@zenpai9552 6 жыл бұрын

Oh, I get you, I'm hoping to apply for medicine though I live in Scotland so I was not sure if it was to do with the difference in school systems, anyway thanks for clearing it up!

@goodkarma7005 5 жыл бұрын

What GCSE grades did you get

@roborozco32 6 жыл бұрын

where did you get your glasses????

@alishahhaider7274 4 жыл бұрын

Ali Abdaal love the honesty !!

@bedar1232 Ай бұрын

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@bangtrash2053 4 жыл бұрын

I have an Interview in 2 days!!😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😫

@lilcutie5082 4 жыл бұрын

How'd it go?

@amib6887 3 жыл бұрын

omg how was it

@PersonalVibes78 2 жыл бұрын

How to enter into Cambridge University if u are from Pakistan?

@rubiksworld2170 9 ай бұрын

Anyone can go to Cambridge regardless of their ethnicity and whether they’re a home or international student! Cambridge has some information for international students on their website.