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Is it ok to just put nothing on this section?
This is probably the most important section of your application when it comes to actual discussion topics during interviews. Even if the interviewer reads *nothing* else in your file, they'll glance at your hobbies/interests. I was asked about what I wrote in there at practically every interview, and I didn't even have anything particularly interesting (ex: cooking as a hobby came up numerous times).Is it ok to just put nothing on this section?
Agreed, there's definitely a limit--I've seen applicants list 20+ items, which gets ridiculous. But it's not good to leave that part of the application blank, either. Everyone should have a something to list that they would be able to talk about (i.e., if you list "reading," expect to be asked about the most recent book you read, favorite authors, etc). The more interesting/memorable the better.My chairman actually tells the students to put less in the hobbies section. He thinks it's become bloated and said that if he reads another application that says their hobbies include reading, traveling, and cooking he's going to throw it in the trash (obviously kidding, but trying to get the point across). He says to put stuff in there if it is a legitimate hobby but not to feel the need to fill up space.
Agreed, there's definitely a limit--I've seen applicants list 20+ items, which gets ridiculous. But it's not good to leave that part of the application blank, either. Everyone should have a something to list that they would be able to talk about (i.e., if you list "reading," expect to be asked about the most recent book you read, favorite authors, etc). The more interesting/memorable the better.
Should I include "especially hard spankings" as well?Just be honest and write "Internet porn".
Should I include "especially hard spankings" as well?
Well I kind of just thought the question was a formality. I didn't realize anybody actually looked at it.Aren't you even the teeniest bit curious what kind of questions they'd ask?
I would be worried about any applicant that does nothing outside of medicine.
By the way is it bad to put playing video games as a hobby? Or is that just too immature (for those who are wondering I do have other hobbies)?
I'm probably not going to put gaming to be honest. My favorite games are Grand theft auto and Batman arkham series. It doesn't really scream "mature" resident if you know what I mean.It's a mixed bag. On the positive side, gaming requires focus, good eye-hand coordination, and cooperative skills (for multi-player games) which are all great things to have in a resident. On the negative side, programs may fear ending up with a resident who uses their 10-hour break in duty hours to go on World of Warcraft raids rather than sleep (or read).