MMI interviews | Why medicine and not nursing?

Hey guys, here's a common question that can be asked in follow-up to 'why medicine'! It can be daunting to answer a question like this but, as I outline in this video, it's not as bad when you reframe it in your head ;)
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:39 Do's and don'ts
01:54 DON'T criticise nurses
02:52 DON'T say nurses can't prescribe
03:30 DON'T say nurses can't make decisions
04:38 DON'T say nurses don’t make a difference
06:41 Role of nurses vs drs
07:09 Drs make ultimate decisions
07:38 Leadership
08:34 Problem-solving
10:15 Level of clinical expertise
11:19 Outro
Useful resources for medicine interview practice:
This MMI series: • MMI interview tips - h...
Medicine interview book: www.amazon.co.uk/Medical-Inte...
Medic portal (hot topics): www.themedicportal.com/applic...
Medic mind: www.medicmind.co.uk/free-mmi-...
Medic mind youtube: / medicmind
Who am I → I’m a 3rd year medical student studying at Hull York Medical School and I make videos related to medicine to, hopefully, help students get into medical school. But, I will also be making other content too 😉
My music channel: / @hannahbourner7689
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[@berlianong9679]

Thank you for the vid. It's super helpful. leaving a comment just to boost the algorithm haha.

[@hannahbourner7866]

Aw thanks for commenting! I’m so happy I can help :)

[@vanessadouglas2808]

Hello your video have been so helpful thank you!! I have reapplied to medicine and have my first interview at HYMS too :)) in 3 days

[@hannahbourner7866]

Aw thank you I’m glad they’re helping! That’s awesome! Good luck with it I’m sure you’ll be fine :) I may see you next year then ;)

[@feifei2572]

Thanks sooo muchhhh one of the best videos regarding answering this question.

[@hannahbourner7866]

Thank you! Glad it helped :)

[@feifei2572]

@@hannahbourner7866 I am actually from Australia and I am practicing for my upcoming mmi interviews. Is it possible you could give me some tips when answering this question: Should medical students be held to a higher ethical standard than students in other fields of study? Thanks

[@hannahbourner7866]

@@feifei2572 amazing! Best of luck with your application :) In response to your question I’d say in someways, yes, because there is a certain level of professionalism required as a medical student as we represent the NHS. Patients and even friends see us as future doctors and it’s important we are role models for this. So, it’s important to be sensible and maintain professionalism when it comes to e.g. the use of social media etc. because (as you can imagine) it can create a negative perception of future doctors if inappropriate content is posted etc. It can be detrimental if a negative image is painted for future doctors as we lead a significant role in people’s healthcare which can involve life and death situations. Those who may lose trust in us may be less likely to seek help which will create a problem for not only the image of future doctors but, perhaps more importantly, their future health. Hope this helps :)

[@feifei2572]

@@hannahbourner7866 thankyou so much.

[@hannahbourner7866]

@@feifei2572 no problem :))

[@zanmar6764]

Binge watching all your videos

[@williamshilling8007]

haha i just had my hullyork medical interview and i thought i recognised you, wish i had said something now!

[@rohank5]

Have my interview at keele in a couple hours! Ty for the video :))

[@AO-cu7xp]

How did it go?