Hi,

Does anyone know what type of questions they ask at these interviews? I just want to get an idea of what to expect and what I should prepare for. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

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I think the only one you really need to have an answer for is, why do you want to be a pharmacist and what led you to become interested in pharmacy?

You have to admit, it's kind of an obscure profession, unless you know someone who is one.

Thanks, Samoa! I've written a lot of essays on that so I think I'm prepared for it. I'm also applying to med schools so I just wanted to check and see if there was anything special that I needed to know about the pharmacy interviews!

Some pharmacy schools may also ask you to write 2-4 paragraphs on a particular topic, so that they can make sure you have strong communication skills.

Hi.

Congrats on interview invitations!

Definitely have an answer for "why pharmacy?".

It may not be in your best interest to mention you are also applying to med schools.

Some schools like to hear compliments, so they sometimes will ask why you applied to their school in particular.

Much luck to you
-nocsag56

It's definitely NOT in your best interest to mention that you are also applying to medical schools.

Feels like forever ago... but I believe I had a few ethics-type questions (i.e.- confidentiality, cooperation w/ other healthcare fields vs. being an A-hole). Definitely know the "why do you want to be a pharmacist" question... and do a little research on the school and be prepared for the "Why University X?" question.

They usually like it when you have questions for them. Makes them feel important (because on a daily basis, they have students making them feel like idiots:D )

Good Luck

Hi guys!

Thanks for all the tips and support! :D I won't mention the med school thing.

quick followup question... if you apply to both med school and pharmD program at the same time, can they actually find out about it? or will they never find out so long as you shut your mouth about it?

It depends on the school and how their adcoms are set up. At my school (MUSC) the initial application is a university-wide app. (I.E.- you apply to the university and check the little box corresponding to the school of your interest.) In that case, yes, they would know. If the different colleges within a university have completely different application procedures, then they PROBABLY wouldn't know. And of course... at different universities, they won't know.

thanks INevrLearn!