BSMS Admissions Interview Record Sheet, 2011-12
Candidate
Date
Interviewer
Signature
Assessment points: [These are to serve as an aide-memoire of the candidate's strengths and
weaknesses. Only ring those on which you feel able to reach a view. They may be used to provide
feedback to the candidate]
Understanding of:
No Low
Average High
The doctor's role
0
1
2
3
4
5
The NHS
0
1
2
3
4
5
The patient's viewpoint
0
1
2
3
4
5
Multicultural societies
0
1
2
3
4
5
Personal qualities
Committed to medicine
0
1
2
3
4
5
Analytical
0
1
2
3
4
5
Conscientious
0
1
2
3
4
5
Empathic
0
1
2
3
4
5
Caring
0
1
2
3
4
5
Resilient
0
1
2
3
4
5
Ethical
0
1
2
3
4
5
Team player and potential leader
0
1
2
3
4
5
Good communicator
0
1
2
3
4
5
Underpinning biomedical & psychosocial sciences
Interest & enthusiasm
0
1
2
3
4
5
An enquiring and critical mind
0
1
2
3
4
5
Evidence of independent self-directed learning 0
1
2
3
4
5
Range of activities
Interests in arts, culture and/or current affairs
0
1
2
3
4
5
Candidate offered chance to ask questions of the panel -
please confirm YES/NO
Interviewer’s comments: Please explain your rating below - especially important if you have rated
the candidate as highly recommended or unsuitable (continue on the back of this sheet if necessary)
Overall rating [your overall judgement, used to guide Admissions Board]
Based upon his/her performance in the interview, how do you assess this candidate's overall suitability to
study at BSMS?
A*
Star
exceptionally strong
(“we must have this student”)
A
Highly recommended: should definitely be offered a place
B
Waiting list:
a good candidate for a place
if one is available
C
Borderline:
not recommended
D
Decline:
no offer
This year, we would like to pilot a three point scoring system. We will not be using this scoring system
this year to make decisions but please would you use it to rate this applicant,
in addition to rating them on
the 5 point scale.
Offer Waiting list Rejection