GEMSAS / GAMSAT Medical and Dental Interviews
If you have completed the GAMSAT and now expecting or have already received a medical or dental interview offer — well done! The final stage in realising your career goals is performing strongly in the medical/dental interview. Just as with the GAMSAT, your performance is shaped by preparation, genuine self-understanding, targeted knowledge, ability to think proactively, and communicate under pressure while maintaining your authentic personality.
The postgraduate (GAMSAT/GEMSAS) medical/dental interview is designed to assess and rank key personal competencies and your readiness for the rigours of study and clinical practice. It is an assessment of who you are, what you bring, and how suitable you are. Like GAMSAT, it cannot be underestimated or taken lightly: it is a serious, integral component of selection. You will be compared directly with other candidates who have worked just as hard and want success just as much.
Your aim is to lift your performance above the competition, demonstrate sincerity and professionalism, and leave a confident, positive, lasting impression on the panel.
So how will you achieve success?
How will you be at your best?
How will you gain that slight edge required to outperform the other candidates?
Many candidates assume that preparing for the medical or dental interview isn’t necessary, or they follow advice to “just be natural.” In reality, as with any professional presentation, the most dedicated candidates prepare to minimise risks and maximise strengths. You have one opportunity within a tight timeframe, shaped by the questions asked and how clearly and thoroughly you respond. Focused preparation helps you organise ideas quickly, handle unfamiliar scenarios with confidence, and present your best case when it matters most.
Arriving at your interview being well-prepared and confident will demonstrate to your assessors that you are a mature, respectful, and professional applicant with genuine commitment to succeed.
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