THE CAMP FORMULA

An alternative formula you can use for questions exploring background and motivation is CAMP which can bring structure to your answers:

1. Clinical: Type of hospital experiences, specific skills you have, particular clinical interests and experiences

2. Academic: What research interests have you developed, teaching experience you have had, and any particular education experiences you have had

3. Management: Any service development you have been involved with, educational supervision you have had the experience of, positions of responsibility, leadership experience

4. Personal: Why you want to work in this area, your interests and activities etc.