Reduce the Stress of Applying for Internship

We’ve crunched the numbers from 479 Australian medical students who filled out the evaluation form at 28 sessions run between 2013 and 2017.

• Nearly everyone (average = 99%) indicated the activity met their personal learning needs (average of 66% selected “entirely met” and 33% “partially met”).
• Most respondents (average = 95%) stated they enjoyed the session.
• The majority (average = 85%) reported that they were considering doing something differently as a result of attending the education event.

Will you do anything differently?

The three main themes in what participants indicated they were going to do as a result of the activity related to:

• contacting their referees early
• updating their CV
• planning and practising answers to interview questions
• doing more research relating to the hospital and position they’re applying for
• talking to others who’ve previously applied for internship to learn from their experience.

What did your peers say about this workshop?

• Excellent presenter, inspired me to better prepare, and eased concerns”
• Highly valuable”
• Great presenter, good practical application and examples”
• Very helpful session, restored confidence in applying”
• Great session. Like the examples given unlike other 'career sessions' where usually only vague information was given”
• The presenter was great and extremely helpful during this stressful period”.

Want more?

• The Internship Interview Hot Seat Survival Guide provides practical tips for your medical internship interview.
• The Australian Medical Students’ Association Internship Residency Guide includes information about each Australian hospital, such as the number of intern positions and rotations offered.
• Email peaceofmind@mdanational.com.au if you want more information. We can send you a sample CV and summary handouts with tips for preparing an effective CV, interview skills, and contacts for further information about applying interstate.

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