Group Interviews: What to Expect?

[noxlle]

Hi all, I've seen on the interview review site that some DO schools have used group interviews in the past. I've only had 1 interview so far and it was one-on-one. How is a group interview different (apart from the obvious that it's not one-on-one)? Do people take it in turns to answer questions or is there a collaborative element to it? Any advice/insight welcome!

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[Goro]

It can be any way the interviewers want it to be.

You should always be prepared to answer multiple questions from multiple interviewers.

 

[TheHungryVegan]

What schools are doing group interview?

 

[Angus Avagadro]

Group interviews can be a little tricky sometimes. Do provide authentic answers and try not to appear rehearsed. You want to project warmth and connect with the interviewer. Offer to respond to questions, i.e., don't wait to be called on. Be respectful to others answering. Do not interrupt others, you would be surprised how often that happens. You will be evaluated how you interact with your colleagues. Provide concise replies. If the interviewer interrupts you, you have talked too long. Also, try to know something about Osteopathic medicine and why you choose to be a DO. It always surprised me when that one stumped some applicants. It's really not much different than a one on one interview.

 

[noxlle]

Group interviews can be a little tricky sometimes. Do provide authentic answers and try not to appear rehearsed. You want to project warmth and connect with the interviewer. Offer to respond to questions, i.e., don't wait to be called on. Be respectful to others answering. Do not interrupt others, you would be surprised how often that happens. You will be evaluated how you interact with your colleagues. Provide concise replies. If the interviewer interrupts you, you have talked too long. Also, try to know something about Osteopathic medicine and why you choose to be a DO. It always surprised me when that one stumped some applicants. It's really not much different than a one on one interview.

Thank you! This is super helpful

 

[Mr.Smile12]

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Group Interview?

Hey guys, just wondering what your experiences were with group interviews. Were they more fun than traditional? What did you notice was most important in this style of interviewing? Thanks!

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