Expert guidance for medical specialty training interviews
Based on the UK IMT interview format, scoring domains, and national marking approach.
The IMT interview uses a structured national scoring system, with each station marked independently by two interviewers. Candidates are assessed across defined domains using a 1–5 scoring scale, and marks are awarded only for what is clearly demonstrated during the interview.
This means interview performance is not judged on overall impression, but on how effectively candidates structure answers, communicate insight and judgement, and demonstrate readiness for registrar-level training. Small differences in clarity and structure can therefore have a meaningful impact on overall scores.
This station focuses on your application and overall suitability for Internal Medicine Training. It begins with a short presentation of your achievements, followed by questions exploring commitment to IMT, professionalism, ethics, and governance. Communication skills are assessed throughout.
Our IMT interview podcasts explore how to present your portfolio clearly and concisely, frame achievements against the interview domains, and communicate insight and reflection effectively within the time available.
As part of the clinical scenario, candidates may be asked to deliver a short patient handover. This assesses prioritisation, clarity, and safe communication under time pressure.
Audio guidance and structured practice questions support candidates in delivering concise, high-quality handovers aligned to IMT interview expectations.
As part of the clinical scenario, candidates may be asked to deliver a short patient handover. This assesses prioritisation, clarity, and safe communication under time pressure.
Audio guidance and structured practice questions support candidates in delivering concise, high-quality handovers aligned to IMT interview expectations.
Understand how the IMT interview is structured, how candidates are scored, and what interviewers are looking for in high-scoring answers.
Our resources are informed by clinicians involved in recruitment and use AI to systematically map answers to interview scoring domains — rather than relying on anecdotal notes from previous candidates.
Our resources are informed by clinicians involved in recruitment and use AI to systematically map answers to interview scoring domains — rather than relying on anecdotal notes from previous candidates.
