title: Organising the introduction of, and evaluating interviewing in, an admissions system.
abstract: This paper describes the admissions process, especially the organisation of an interviewing system. The method of application to Dental School is discussed and basic selection processes outlined. The introduction of a new interviewing system is explained and criteria for interview selection and marking defined. All interviewers received regular training; the content of training days is described together with the experience of those involved. Changes made to the interview marking system after 1 year are discussed. Criteria marked at interview were monitored against students' success in year 1 and 2 examinations. Results show that students who performed highly at interview for leadership were more likely to succeed in semester 2 of the course and in year 1 examinations overall.
authors.affiliation: Turner Dental School, Department of Dental Medicine and Surgery, University of Manchester, UK.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Hoad-Reddick
authors.forename: T V
authors.initials: TV
authors.lastname: Macfarlane
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D007857:Leadership; D009048:Motor Skills; D012570:School Admission Criteria; D012575:Schools, Dental / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006113:United Kingdom