DocTree is determined to help you succeed in the healthcare industry with our pointers for registrar interview practice questions culled all over various resources. We know how important it is for any junior doctor to make not just a good impression but a great one. And it starts with how you can handle yourself during an interview with the registrar. As they say, “Practice makes perfect.” And with our registrar interview practice to guide you, you’re a step closer to your dream.

In a registrar interview, being prepared counts a lot. More than the usual questions that focus on your clinical skills, ethics, professional development, and workplace conduct, the registrar will also consider your personal attributes such as your character, attitude, and professionalism. These attributes will definitely show as the interview is being conducted. Arriving on time gives you bonus points, it shows that you are a professional.

What to Prepare For

It will do you good to do thorough research of the health institution you’re applying to as it will show your interest in joining the organisation. Underscoring your clinical competence and knowledge will show your medical proficiency. Exhibiting your ability to simplify complex medical concepts will show your communication skills. Most of all, you should be able to demonstrate your professionalism and ethical standards by showing your knowledge about regulatory guidelines and adherence to medical ethics, among other things.

The registrar will ask you how you work with a team so prepare to cite examples where you highlight effective collaboration with other medical professionals like senior doctors, nurses, and other healthcare staff. You should also prepare to discuss how you address challenges and demanding situations, providing examples of how you navigated them and the lessons you have learned. Other registrar interview practice questions and tips will be covered in DocTree’s Interview Preparation.

Tips for a Successful Registrar Interview

Adding meat to your answers during the interview will make the registrar take note of how you will be a welcome asset to the healthcare institution. How to do that? As mentioned above, you should use real medical cases you have encountered. Use structured responses like ABCDE for emergencies, SBAR for handovers, escalations, & critical situations, SPIKES for delivering shocking news, and so on.

Staying calm and composed during the registrar interview will help you give that air of confidence, even if you don’t know the exact answer. Keep in mind that you will be working with other healthcare professionals so you should be able to demonstrate a proactive, team-oriented, and patient-centred approach. Most importantly, you should be able to show a genuine passion for the role for which you are applying.

At the end of the interview, you are usually asked if you have questions for the registrar. Refrain from asking questions about salaries and leave entitlements unless relevant. Show interest and enthusiasm by asking about education and research opportunities, as well as career paths.

About DocTree

Responding to the needs of junior doctors, DocTree established a platform that allows these medical practitioners to have access to ongoing medical education wherever they are working in Australia, remote or otherwise. By being able to further their medical studies directly under leading medical specialist consultants, these junior doctors are provided with focused practice improvement opportunities that will benefit not only them but their patients as well.

Our commitment to offering consistent medical education to junior doctors regardless of geographic location has always been our guiding light. We strive to tap the best medical specialists across Australia to share their wisdom and knowledge with young doctors seeking to further improve their practice. Just like how a tree grows and spreads its branches, DocTree continues to grow and spread its wings with its growing service opportunities for medical practitioners.