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Hi there, what kind of questions do they ask in the oral interview? How much time would u say is given for every question and every person to answer it? What kind of atmosphere was that? Friendly interviewer and interviewees? And just any other advice is welcome thanks

And are the questions personal, so that everyone gets a chance to talk about themselves, like telling everyone about what motivated them etc etc?
I can't remember the questions exactly but they were pretty straightforward and general and weren't to difficult to answer. You just have to find the right time to say your point as there will be multiple students in that interview room- some students in my room barely said a word. It was more of a discussion amongst the students and the interviewer just sits there watching you. The interviewer just moved on to the next Q when there was silence and no one added anything to the convo. It was pretty chilled more like a conversation really. But this could vary a lot tho cos you get split up into groups so it might depend on who your interviewer is.
One of the Qs was like what do you think the traits of a doctor are. What do you think of research. What are your experiences. Tell us what you know about the med course. Stuff like that
 

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Hi I am a 4th year student in USyd, and feel like helping others to do well in the coming interview since that's how I got through my interviews, can PM.
 

Crow

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Great offer - can you please confirm that this isn’t a paid service?
 

Crow

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It's not a paid service, entirely volunteering my time before I leave university for good
Perfect, thanks for letting us know :) You may wish to post on PagingDr too if you haven’t already, as you’ll probably find many more USyd candidates over there.
 

BobML

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I can't remember the questions exactly but they were pretty straightforward and general and weren't to difficult to answer. You just have to find the right time to say your point as there will be multiple students in that interview room- some students in my room barely said a word. It was more of a discussion amongst the students and the interviewer just sits there watching you. The interviewer just moved on to the next Q when there was silence and no one added anything to the convo. It was pretty chilled more like a conversation really. But this could vary a lot tho cos you get split up into groups so it might depend on who your interviewer is.
One of the Qs was like what do you think the traits of a doctor are. What do you think of research. What are your experiences. Tell us what you know about the med course. Stuff like that
Out of curiosity do you remember how long the entirety of the interview took? Also, were there strict time limits for the written component (i.e. exam conditions)?
 

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Out of curiosity do you remember how long the entirety of the interview took? Also, were there strict time limits for the written component (i.e. exam conditions)?
It was about 30min for the group interview/ discussion thing I think- but you won’t be talking for the majority of it as there’ll be a few other students there as well (unless that’s changed?)
Yeah there was when I did it back in 2015, we did it in a lecture room and everyone had to sit one chair apart from each other. No talking etc.
 

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It was about 30min for the group interview/ discussion thing I think- but you won’t be talking for the majority of it as there’ll be a few other students there as well (unless that’s changed?)
Yeah there was when I did it back in 2015, we did it in a lecture room and everyone had to sit one chair apart from each other. No talking etc.
In the email the sent out they mentioned 30 mins for the written assessment and approx 45 mins for the faculty discussion so I'm guessing that's the same as what you had.
Also its only mentioned that the faculty discussion may be by one or more assessors, I'm assuming they still do group interviews with other students but just don't mention the other students yet?
 

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Hi I am a 4th year student in USyd, and feel like helping others to do well in the coming interview since that's how I got through my interviews, can PM.

I am an international applicant applying to USyd for the Double Degree Medicine Programme and would like to know more about the writing task and interview!

It was about 30min for the group interview/ discussion thing I think- but you won’t be talking for the majority of it as there’ll be a few other students there as well (unless that’s changed?)
Yeah there was when I did it back in 2015, we did it in a lecture room and everyone had to sit one chair apart from each other. No talking etc.
Hi, do you know if there is a group Skype interview for international applicants? I am assuming the group interview applies in real life to Australian applicants...
 
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MD

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In the email the sent out they mentioned 30 mins for the written assessment and approx 45 mins for the faculty discussion so I'm guessing that's the same as what you had.
Also its only mentioned that the faculty discussion may be by one or more assessors, I'm assuming they still do group interviews with other students but just don't mention the other students yet?
Yeah that time frame sounds about right! Didn’t go for too long. The group interview depends on your interviewer some groups took longer others didn’t. The full event is kinda half day long with lunch and finger food provided as well as some senior students giving talks and staying around to answer any Qs as well and there’s plenty of time to socialise w the other students before and after the interview. There was a school tour as well and they fed us really well throughout the day everything was well planned out and quite impressive. Not sure if they mentioned all that in the email.
Should still be group interview unless they change it? They’ll probably tell you on the day
 

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I am an international applicant applying to USyd for the Double Degree Medicine Programme and would like to know more about the writing task and interview!


Hi, do you know if there is a group Skype interview for international applicants? I am assuming the group interview applies in real life to Australian applicants...
Hi, I’m not too sure about that but there were a couple of international students who flew to Sydney for this interview thing and possibly to see the school etc. Its quite informative
 
Hi, I’m not too sure about that but there were a couple of international students who flew to Sydney for this interview thing and possibly to see the school etc. Its quite informative
ah I meant to ask whether there is a group interview or not. cos I already have the details for my Skype interview which is held tmr morning (Sydney time) and that equates to 4am in India (I'm here on holiday!) hahaha but was just wondering whether the interview would be solo or group!

also those that flew to Sydney are Australian citizens cos my friend had to fly there too even tho she lives and studies overseas just because she has an Australian passport! I am not an Australian citizen so I have a Skype interview instead
 

MD

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ah I meant to ask whether there is a group interview or not. cos I already have the details for my Skype interview which is held tmr morning (Sydney time) and that equates to 4am in India (I'm here on holiday!) hahaha but was just wondering whether the interview would be solo or group!

also those that flew to Sydney are Australian citizens cos my friend had to fly there too even tho she lives and studies overseas just because she has an Australian passport! I am not an Australian citizen so I have a Skype interview instead
Oh sorry! I’m not too sure about that :/
 

MD

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How many pages do we get for the written assessment?
Can’t remember exactly tbh... but somewhere between 2 and 4 pages (but I might be wrong)?? There was defs lots of room for writing (half to full page per Q?), was able to write everything I wanted for every question.
 

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worldno8

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Can’t remember exactly tbh... but somewhere between 2 and 4 pages (but I might be wrong)?? There was defs lots of room for writing (half to full page per Q?), was able to write everything I wanted for every question.
I wish I had more paper but...oh well.
 

MD

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I wish I had more paper but...oh well.
How many did you get? Was it less? But I’m sure you would’ve done your best anyways just gotta see how it goes and wait for the call/ offer which should be soon
 

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