Interview Help

[spongebobdoc]

I have an interview coming up for an MD program. I want to know about the latest medical news and what not. Where can I learn about this? I don't know anything's that going on and want to have a decent background if asked any questions.

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[Mr.Smile12]

I have an interview coming up for an MD program. I want to know about the latest medical news and what not. Where can I learn about this? I don't know anything's that going on and want to have a decent background if asked any questions.

You haven't been doing this already? You haven't followed ANY news in the last 3 years? We post a lot on our social media pages. I'm sure we can give you plenty of ideas.

 

[spongebobdoc]

You haven't been doing this already? You haven't followed ANY news in the last 3 years? We post a lot on our social media pages. I'm sure we can give you plenty of ideas.

Can you link me to said social media pages please

 

[cj_cregg]

Major newspapers/websites like New York Times, NPR, etc all have health sections. Scroll through some of the articles and read them. Obviously they are likely to have some bias, but it's a starting point to do more research and educate yourself about the subject. Med school interviewers don't expect you to know about major breakthroughs in treatment of X condition, they want you to be able to have an informed opinion about public health issues, health policy, etc that are relevant to you. If you are paying even a little bit of attention to the world around you these topics are ripe for the picking.

 

[spongebobdoc]

Major newspapers/websites like New York Times, NPR, etc all have health sections. Scroll through some of the articles and read them. Obviously they are likely to have some bias, but it's a starting point to do more research and educate yourself about the subject. Med school interviewers don't expect you to know about major breakthroughs in treatment of X condition, they want you to be able to have an informed opinion about public health issues, health policy, etc that are relevant to you. If you are paying even a little bit of attention to the world around you these topics are ripe for the picking.

Thank you!

 

[MCAThiccy]

Thank you!

For a almost non-biased outlet, try PBS newshour (or just PBS in general). Very good reporting. Health

 

[Mr.Smile12]

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