What qualities does Leicester look for at interview?
Leicester publishes a detailed list of personal and professional attributes assessed through its MMI process. We’ve organised these qualities into six preparation themes to make them easier to understand.
These six themes are MediBrain UK groupings of Leicester’s published qualities, not six official Leicester MMI stations. The published qualities are not 18 separate stations.
01Motivation & Self-Awareness
- Motivation for medicine
- Genuine interest in the profession
- Personal strengths and weaknesses
- Insight into personal health
MediBrain UK preparation: Reflect on why medicine appeals to you and develop the ability to discuss your personal experiences with self-awareness.
02Reflection & Responsibility
- Reflection on one's own work
- Responsibility for one's actions
- Conscientiousness
- Honesty
MediBrain UK preparation: Explore what you have learned from your experiences and how you take responsibility for decisions and outcomes.
03Communication & Teamwork
- Reading, writing, listening and speaking
- Teamwork
- Emotional intelligence
MediBrain UK preparation: Practise communicating clearly, listening to others and contributing constructively to discussions.
04Compassion & Empathy
- Compassion
- Respect and dignity
- Empathy
- Caring for others
MediBrain UK preparation: Discuss experiences that demonstrate consideration for others and an understanding of different perspectives.
05Problem-Solving & Uncertainty
- Problem-solving
- Dealing with uncertainty
- Risk management
- Responding effectively to problems
MediBrain UK preparation: Practise evaluating unfamiliar situations, recognising uncertainty and explaining a thoughtful approach.
06Organisation & Resilience
- Personal organisation
- Resilience
- Managing difficult situations
MediBrain UK preparation: Reflect on how you organise responsibilities, respond to challenges and learn from setbacks.
Ethical judgement is also a published quality and runs across these preparation themes, particularly reflection, responsibility and responding to uncertainty.
The Selection Policy groups assessment under communication skills, problem-solving, personal qualities and values, motivation and suitability, empathy and compassion, organisational ability and numeracy.
Source: Leicester’s official applying page: Stage 4 and Interview dates and further information. Reviewed 20 October 2026 for 2027 entry.
Source: 2027 Selection Policy, sections 8–9 (PDF).