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Contact us before applying so we can advise whether this programme fits your admissions pathway.

No. In fact, we strongly recommend joining before interview invitations are released.The Interview Journey is designed to build your ability gradually over 12 weeks, rather than relying on last-minute preparation. Starting early gives you time to develop your judgement, communication, confidence and interview technique properly, so that when invitations arrive, you are already well prepared.

Our faculty includes doctors, dentists, medical students and dental students with strong experience in admissions and interview preparation.Mentors are selected carefully and trained in the Medology approach to interview preparation. We also consider your application profile when allocating you to a mentor, including the universities you are applying to, your degree choice, your strengths and the areas in which you would benefit from the most support.The aim is to match you with someone who can support your development throughout the programme, rather than simply placing you into a generic teaching group.

Medicine and Dentistry share many core interview competencies, including ethics, communication, professionalism, teamwork, reflection and decision-making. However, we also recognise the important differences between the two pathways. Throughout the programme, examples, scenarios, questioning and feedback are adapted where appropriate to reflect the profession you are applying to, including profession-specific motivation, current issues and interview expectations.

The programme runs across two equivalent cohorts:
‍Cohort A: Saturday mornings
Cohort B: Sunday mornings
Both cohorts follow the same curriculum and receive the same level of teaching, mentorship and support.You will normally remain within your allocated cohort throughout the programme, helping you build continuity with your mentor and fellow students.

We understand that school, exams, family commitments and other circumstances can occasionally make attendance difficult. If you miss a session, you will still have access to the relevant learning materials and supporting resources so that you can catch up. Where possible, the team will also help you understand what was covered and what you should focus on before the following week. Consistent attendance is strongly encouraged, as much of the value comes from live practice, discussion and feedback.

The Interview Journey is not designed to overwhelm you with excessive homework. Between sessions, you may be asked to complete focused preparation such as reflection tasks, question practice, reading, current affairs review or short exercises designed to reinforce what was covered that week.The emphasis is on purposeful practice rather than volume. The more actively you engage between sessions, the more you are likely to gain from the programme.

This is common, and the programme is designed with this in mind.If your interview is scheduled before Week 12, your mentor can help you prioritise the areas most relevant to your upcoming interview and focus your preparation accordingly. You will also continue to benefit from the wider programme structure, practice opportunities and resources leading up to your interview.

The programme schedule is planned around the school calendar and the medical and dental admissions cycle. Any Christmas break dates, timetable adjustments or additional support sessions will be communicated clearly in advance. Where appropriate, resources and preparation guidance will continue to be available during the holiday period so that students with January interviews can remain on track.

In-person activities are organised separately from the weekly online programme and are designed to give students further opportunities for realistic interview practice. Exact dates, locations and eligibility depend on your package and will be communicated in advance.For students whose package includes an in-person MMI Day or Interview Crash Course, full logistical details will be provided once dates are confirmed.

The end of Week 12 does not mean you are suddenly left on your own. Students continue to retain access to relevant programme resources and guidance during the interview period, with additional support provided where appropriate as interviews continue. The aim is to ensure that you enter the admissions cycle feeling supported, prepared and confident, not simply to deliver 12 weeks of teaching and disappear.

Yes.We want strong applicants to be able to access high-quality interview preparation regardless of financial circumstances. Payment plan options may be available, and a limited bursary scheme is offered for students who would otherwise struggle to access the programme.If cost is a genuine barrier, we encourage you to contact the team before applying so that we can discuss the options available.