Personality type
For this section, you will need to have
completed a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) questionnaire. This
test examines and helps you understand how your behaviour is
determined by the way you use your perception and judgement.It is
highly recommended you undertake the test with a trained MBTI
administrator. For a fee they can help you interpret your results
and understand your personality type. Your careers adviser either
at your medical school, deanery or your employer’s HR department
may be useful in helping you complete your MBTI questionnaire. You
may also identify an appropriately qualified test administrator
through the British Psychological Society
(BPS).
Guidelines for assessors
Guidelines have been developed for when
your MBTI practitioner explains how MBTI results can be
used in your medical career planning process. They
provide a summary of recent research findings regarding the
relationship between MBTI and medical specialty choice.
Go here and print a
copy of the guidelines to take with you when you get your MBTI
feedback
The personality type tool
Once you have received your MBTI results you
can use the personality type tool.
Click here to
start
Some interesting articles
Understanding
personality type: Introducing personality type - BMJ
Careers article by Anita Houghton
No
such thing as a wrong career - BMJ Careers article by Anita
Houghton
What's My Type? Psychological type: a self assessment programme
- Anita Houghton