It is easy to read this book, think about potential questions and answers, or even write down an answer for every question imaginable. What is difficult, however, is actually saying it out loud. Mock interviews are a key step in your preparation. Think of the interview as a performance and the preparation as the rehearsals.

Our advice would be to have a trusted colleague, ideally, an academic clinician, give you mock interviews. Being asked these questions by and receiving feedback from a colleague who has had the experience of these interviews (either as an applicant or panel member) would be of further gain. Failing that, ask a family member or friend to listen to you. If they are not medical, then this is a good thing, since you will likely also need to make sense to and impress a layperson on the interview panel. As a last resort, if you do not have anyone to practice with, at least practice in front of a mirror!