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I guess it depends on the school , but usually schools want to know your attitudes and opinions vs knowledge . Basic understanding would be enough , I am sure .
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Several of my interviews touched on the scientific method and how my research made use of it. Be ready to discuss your methods and results.
There were no science pop-quizzes. No one asked about stem cells or potency or anything. I would be familiar with the ethical issues.
Several of my interviews touched on the scientific method and how my research made use of it. Be ready to discuss your methods and results.
There were no science pop-quizzes. No one asked about stem cells or potency or anything. I would be familiar with the ethical issues.
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I always ask students about their research and methods. Be prepared to discuss. I dont ask specific science questions as I have your packet. If you weren't good in science, I wouldn't be talking to you. I'm more interested in how you think when I ask open ended questions.
Agree with @Angus Avagadro. The primary purpose of an interview is to get to know you as a person. Could they see you interacting well with a patient, would they want to have you on their medical team, and if you seem genuine. More about who you are than knowledge. I mean im sure there are exceptions where they could ask you current healthcare topics but mostly they want to see the personality behind the numbers. They already know youre good at science or you wouldnt be at the interview. My interview was basically a completely informal chat that I would have with an acquaintance at starbucks-it was so relaxed
The reason that interviewers mention stem cells is because it is a controversial topic (some stem cell lines involve the development and use of human embryos) that is understood at a high level by most applicants. Most interviewers will expect you to be reasonably well versed on issues of relatively common knowledge, such as the ACA and the issue you mentioned, but are not looking to probe your in depth knowledge on obscure scientific issues. Of course, you should be able to speak in depth on any issue listed in your application, such as a research project that you worked on in undergrad.
Stem lines involved in development in embryos is understood at high levels by most applicants? 100% false
Perhaps I overestimated the knowledge base of the audience. I should have said that applicants should be expected to know this information--as most people who read a daily newspaper would.
