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Don't Go In Unprepared
Once you have reached the interview stage, the academic credentials of the group are comparable. The quality of your interview may make a difference. Remember, once granted an interview, your fate is in your own hands. So, by all means, be prepared.
Many students go into their first few interviews completely unprepared, hoping to get the hang of it as they go along. Only some people would attempt to run a marathon (or take the MCAT) untrained. The same principle applies here. You want to anticipate the questions and formulate the key points of your responses, maximizing your potential for success.
The interviewer will often base their questions on your personal statement and your medical school application. This type of questioning is especially true if you have an “open file” interview where the interviewer sees your application beforehand.
Occasionally, an interviewer may ask you to comment on a medically related current event or ethical issue. You are not expected to be an expert on these topics—just that you have thought about them and have something reasonably intelligent to share.
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Because our advisors are affiliated with academic institutions and many are still in residency, we do not list their names or biographies.
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Mock Interviews
Anyone who freezes under pressure, over-explains, has been waitlisted post-interview before, or just wants to walk in fully prepared.
101 Medical School Interview
Practice Questions
Practice makes perfect! Below is a comprehensive list of example interview questions. It is not exhaustive but will give you a good idea of the style of questions asked.
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During & Post Interview
If you are given the opportunity, have a few questions that you can ask, such as:
"How do students from this medical school perform on the National Board Examinations?"
"How does the school assist students who do not pass?"
"Is there a mentor/advisor system?"
"Who are the advisors—faculty members, other students, or both?"
Asking questions is a great way to be engaged in an interview and will prove to the interviewer that you are interested in their program!
Send Thank You Notes
After an interview, make sure to send thank you notes no more than 24 hours after you are finished interviewing.
Taking the time to thank the people that interviewed you for their time and consideration. It's a small gesture but sending a thank you note goes a long way.
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Because our advisors are affiliated with academic institutions and many are still in residency, we do not list their names or biographies.
