interview

Hey all! Last week I had my first interview. I practiced a lot for it and went through questions posted on different forums, as well as the ones posted underneath the school here on SDN. I ended up doing pretty awful still and ever since then I’ve been pretty down about how that turned out...

I have an interview tomorrow and I am really nervous. Does anyone have any tips or advice about the type of interview questions they could potentially ask me that might come off difficult or catch me off guard? I would really want to know just sample interview questions. Thank you!

Title explains it. I'll start: Wayne State I also believe UCLA does pre-interview holds on the portal without emailing you, but I only know this from someone else's application from 2 cycles ago.

Imagine yourself standing on a tennis court: Picture yourself tossing the ball into the air and then smashed an ace serve right past your opponent. Then, walk into your interview and nail that too. Why should you think about tennis when you could be spending your last pre-interview moments...

Hi, I have no prior research experience. I am currently a sophomore majoring in Biology. I am so glad to have the opportunity to have an interview with with a hematologist, oncologist physician and researcher. I am really worried about the interview (I tend to get anxious and concerned). I...

MS4 from Cali currently doing an away rotation at one of the East Coast programs I applied to. I believe I have generally done well, clicked with all the faculty, gotten only good feedback, etc. I met with the program director this week and we discussed my application and he ended our discussion...

Hey guys! If you're in the midst of the application cycle for this year, it's a very exciting time for you! I thought I'd go ahead and throw down some unsolicited advice that might be of help. Your time during the interview season is precious (and so is your money). Some tips: Geographical...

Hey guys! If you're in the midst of the application cycle for this year, it's a very exciting time for you! I thought I'd go ahead and throw down some unsolicited advice that might be of help. I know that med schools are generally recommending more applications and more interviews as psych has...

Hey everyone, I have an interview coming up soon that's MMI. Does anyone have any advice for this type of school interview? Thanks!

This interview premieres the Tutor the People Interview Series (TTP IS). Throughout the TTP IS, we’ll chat with people from all walks of life within the medical field: doctors, medical students, pre-meds, advisors, and more. Today we’re speaking with Lindsay, an MS1 at the Medical University of...

Just wanted to say what's up to those applying DR this cycle! Since ERAS app has already went out, just wanted to see what kind of programs everyone is applying to and their plan of attack for interviews! Cheers!

Hi all, I have an interview at PCO this upcoming Monday (9/25), and I was wondering if anyone who has interviewed there this cycle can offer any advice. The email says it's a 4-5 hour long day with the interview, information sessions, and a tour. Can anyone outline a rough schedule of events /...

This summer I shadowed a physician at a primary care clinic and translated for many patients using my first language. I know it is against regulations to translate unless you are a licensed interpreter, however, the physician encouraged it and the patients really seemed to benefit. Would it be...

So, I am applying within the next week-two week and super nervous. My GPA isn't the best, and re-taking my OAT's in December, (but applying before I retake and just sending them over when finished). So I was wondering what everyone's GPA and OAT scores were that got an interview so I can compare...

I just submitted my ERAS and finally became a member of SDN (after lurking for many years). I found a thread from previous years that was really beneficial for radiology applicants (2016-2017 Interview Thread). I think an interview date thread would be useful for all applicants this year too...

Has anybody heard back from Texas a&m or UT college of pharmacy?

So just had my interview recently at a state school, and both interviews were scheduled to be 1 hr each. Problem is that I talked to both doctors for about 45-50 mins each. I'm scared I asked too many questions. The interview was more like a conversation and I got caught up asking follow up...

I just received a post December interview and scheduled it for December 12th. My question is are post December interviews a lot more competitive to get an acceptance since half or more seats have been filled up? Also when would they let you know if you've been accepted because I have a few...

I am a Michigan resident and most of my secondaries were from school outside of Michigan, specifically California, Florida and North Carolina. I am wondering, of those of you who have received interviews, how long from when you were notified of an interview to when it was scheduled? I would...

Hey everyone! I was wondering how everyone is going about preparing for their pharmacy school interviews? I'm a little nervous and don't know what to expect!

Hi i am desperately looking for a USMLE Step 2 CK CS and Step 3 study partner. Please contact me as soon as possible. My email address is [email protected] Have a nice day and I hope to hear from you soon =)

I've gotten the impression that one shouldn't be too stiff or cold during an interview, meaning keep it professionally casual. (Not making jokes every five minutes, but keeping it light-hearted). From feedback, I was told that interviewers are more interested in learning about me as a person...

I recently interviewed at a school, and I was given a specific email for interviewed applicants to send thank you notes (to admissions, not interviewers) and updates. Is it appropriate to thank admissions for giving me the opportunity to interview with my interviewers, and then in a later...

Hi, I was wondering if its okay to tell a story from high school when asked a behavioral type of question? Also, what advice do you have for preparing for these types of questions?

For open file interviews: I'm struggling with this question because I've received conflicting feedback. Some say I shouldn't include clinical activities, volunteer, etc from my resume in my answer. I heard that interviewers want to know other things about you other than your qualifications. On...

I am currently a US resident physician on "vacation". I passed all of my USMLE steps on my first attempt, graduated from a US medical school, and have another doctorate level degree in addition to my MD. I was an interviewer for two residency programs, one medical school, and another...

Dear Pre-Renal Medical (and Pediatric) Residents, I recently graduated from a West Coast Nephrology program at a prominent tertiary care facility. I am happy with the job I have now and was generally happy with the training I received. However, Nephrology fellowships are now a buyers'...

I know this has been discussed before but Im looking for an updated answer. I have an interivew Friday at Rutgers and want to know if I should shave my facial hair. It's a very good beard and well kept.

I applied to 5 unranked MD schools, 20 in the rank 10-40 range, and 5 top 10's. I'm a non-URM. I submitted all my secondaries by the third week of July. Is it safe to assume my application has some red flags I was unaware of?

I currently have an interview at a TX school scheduled for mid-September, and I unfortunately need to reschedule due to an unforeseen conflict. Since I have a few other interviews before the TX prematch date (Nov. 15), is it okay to take this opportunity to reschedule my interview for after that...

Hey guys! So I applied to 14 schools and so far have only heard back from Midwestern-Arizona and have been put on the waitlist for an interview. It said in the email "Your application was deemed to posses enough merit to be held for future review and this should be viewed as a positive result...

Hi, does anyone have any experience in contacting dental schools for interviews because youll be in the area for interviewing at nearby dental schools? It would save me alot of money and time since i do work full time right now. Thank you!

Hello All, I will be interviewing with NYIT Old Westbury and am having a hard time finding information about the interview format. Can anyone give a description of their experiences and anything that you did that you felt helped you succeed. Thanks

Hello! I got my very first vet school interview coming up and I want to nail it! Has anyone been interviewed by Ross School of Veterinary Medicine within the past couple of years? What questions did they ask? That is all =)

I haven't seen anything around about UH Hilo lately and I was wondering if anyone else plans on applying to this school or has already applied and are waiting for an invite? And maybe stats?

Hey guys, So i'm in a giant pickle. I'm 20 y/o and the hotel that i was supposed to stay at tonight won't allow me to check in because of their 21 & older policy. I was wondering if anybody had a place I could crash at with them? I am willing to pay half/(whatever percent you want me to pay)...

Hi guys, A question has been on my mind recently: If an interviewer says you may do something informal, such as pointing to a couch and saying “make yourself comfortable” or “you can take your jacket off”, is this ever a test or trick questio? Or is it genuine?

“I am doomed…. This is a disaster….I really never expected this… What am I going to do?” This from Daniel, a prospective PH.D student. I couldn’t imagine what had happened to cause such a negative response, especially as Daniel is a very strong candidate with impeccable credentials. My shock...

I am wondering what some of you who have found success from the interviews, particularly an acceptance, have done in order to prepare for the interview? Going over some of the potential questions, healthcare policies, reviewing my own application, and reviewing the school's mission have been...

This year, I’ve had the unique pleasure of interviewing prospective medical students, reviewing and scoring completed applications, voting on our Admissions Committee, and seeing several students’ dreams come true at my university. It’s such a surreal feeling sitting in the interviewer chair...