Do you think research is important in medicine?

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Do you think research is important in medicine?

This is a question that was asked to my friends for a medical school interview

Of course it is yes, but what do you think the best answer will be?

On interviews you won't be able to pull out a laptop. Try to come up with a good response by yourself.

Originally Posted by haydarali

Do you think research is important in medicine?

This is a question that was asked to my friends for a medical school interview

Of course it is yes, but what do you think the best answer will be?

You will have to answer this yourself. Using an answer someone else uses that doesn't relate to how you feel about the importance of research in the medical field might attract potential problems when you're asked to clarify and specify what you mean through examples.

Just speak from your heart. (Granted it's not a stupid answer like "Yes because if I don't do research then I won't get accepted to med school")

Originally Posted by saveourpens

On interviews you won't be able to pull out a laptop. Try to come up with a good response by yourself.

This is the best advice for any and all interview questions. Be honest, be succinct, and be yourself. If you have what it takes (or if you don't) it will show, regardless of your preparation.

Treat it like you would the writing section of the MCAT. Weigh both sides of the argument (and this goes for virtually any "controversial" question they ask you) and explain the reasoning/give examples for the affirmative and negative ideas. The most vital bit of advice that I could give you for that type of question is to detach your personal beliefs from the question and give your decision at the end, not at the beginning. You should only do that after providing concrete points for either side.

Without research, there can be little meaningful progress in medicine. That is why it is vitally important that someone else should do lots of it.

Not me though.

Papa needs his layin' around time.

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Originally Posted by Praefectus

Treat it like you would the writing section of the MCAT. Weigh both sides of the argument (and this goes for virtually any "controversial" question they ask you) and explain the reasoning/give examples for the affirmative and negative ideas. The most vital bit of advice that I could give you for that type of question is to detach your personal beliefs from the question and give your decision at the end, not at the beginning. You should only do that after providing concrete points for either side.

This is an excellent approach to any interview question you might encounter if you have no idea where to begin. I'm noting this post for future reference - this is a great starting point for individuals with underdeveloped interview skills.

I'm too lazy to give examples, but research is the reason why medicine today is more advanced than medicine in 1950.

I think research is for people who couldn't hack it into medical school.


Kidding

Yes very imp. to get admission. You will find out in interview .