Med School Interview Tips

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In general how does one prepare for medical school interview(s)? What are the strategies?

 

[Goro]

In general how does one prepare for medical school interview(s)? What are the strategies?

Look for my post on guide to interviews

 

[treatem-and-streetem]

In general how does one prepare for medical school interview(s)? What are the strategies?

Personally I heavily researched the school and knew exactly why I wanted to go there. I also practiced my answers to the extent that I could remember all the reasons I had for each answer, but made sure not to sound rehearsed. Look at Goro's guide. Be clear, concise, and confident. Also when asked an "off-the-wall" question...don't panic. Pause, breathe, think for a bit, then answer. Oh and an interview killer...rambling...never ramble.

 

[deleted421268]

Personally I heavily researched the school and knew exactly why I wanted to go there. I also practiced my answers to the extent that I could remember all the reasons I had for each answer, but made sure not to sound rehearsed. Look at Goro's guide. Be clear, concise, and confident. Also when asked an "off-the-wall" question...don't panic. Pause, breathe, think for a bit, then answer. Oh and an interview killer...rambling...never ramble.

When you practiced your answers from what questions did you practice from? Did you already know the questions the interviewer was gonna ask?

 

[E.Hemingway]

When you practiced your answers from what questions did you practice from? Did you already know the questions the interviewer was gonna ask?

Questions you should expect to be asked in every interview:
- Why do you want to be a doctor?
- Why do you want to attend this school?

Beyond that, the questions vary, but if you look on the SDN interview feedback page for a particular program, you can find a lot of common questions.

 

[treatem-and-streetem]

When you practiced your answers from what questions did you practice from? Did you already know the questions the interviewer was gonna ask?

SDN has lists for each school. No I didn't know what was going to be asked but I just prepared as well as I could.

 

[deleted421268]

Just because someone receives an interview doesn't mean they are accepted right? How do they select from those interviewed on who they want in the medical school? Like for getting an interview its all based on stats and primary/secondary application.

 

[treatem-and-streetem]

Just because someone receives an interview doesn't mean they are accepted right? How do they select from those interviewed on who they want in the medical school? Like for getting an interview its all based on stats and primary/secondary application.

Yeah I mean your stats, EC's, and applications get you the interview. The rest is kind of based on how well you interview and how well the interviewers believes you fit with the school. You need to sell yourself and your passion for medicine. Usually a selection committee convenes and goes through all the applicants that interviewed, then they decide from there.

 

[Goro]

Just because someone receives an interview doesn't mean they are accepted right? How do they select from those interviewed on who they want in the medical school? Like for getting an interview its all based on stats and primary/secondary application.

Correct, you have to simply not bomb the interview.

Read these:
Goro's Guide to Interviews: The View from Behind the Curtain
Goro's Guide to YOUR Interview Questions (2016 edition)

• Goro's Guide to Interviews

 

[deleted421268]

Yeah I mean your stats, EC's, and applications get you the interview. The rest is kind of based on how well you interview and how well the interviewers believes you fit with the school. You need to sell yourself and your passion for medicine. Usually a selection committee convenes and goes through all the applicants that interviewed, then they decide from there.

And from choosing select candidates from all those who interview it is still competitive like out of 600ish only 100 or so get in depending on school but its still very competitive

 

[treatem-and-streetem]

And from choosing select candidates from all those who interview it is still competitive like out of 600ish only 100 or so get in depending on school but its still very competitive

You need to remember that admissions are rolling so those numbers are just the end result. Your chances are not necessarily 1 out of 6.

 

[deleted421268]

You need to remember that admissions are rolling so those numbers are just the end result. Your chances are not necessarily 1 out of 6.

If there not that than what are one chances after interview?

 

[treatem-and-streetem]

If there not that than what are one chances after interview?

It is very hard to say. I had 3 interviews and 3 acceptances so I was 100%. There are a lot of variables.

 

[DrStephenStrange]

If there not that than what are one chances after interview?

Usually the schools have to accept way more than what their class can hold to account for people with multiple acceptances.

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[onyxbell]

This is only a single year of data, but it is still better than no data.

 

[deleted421268]

This is only a single year of data, but it is still better than no data.

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[onyxbell]

Try open Reddit normally and search that specific thread title.

 

[WannaBeEmDee]

In addition to the 'why here' and 'why doctor' questions, I would also have at least three strengths/weaknesses, best/worst patient experience, and a succinct description of any of your extra curriculars handy. Perhaps this is a lot, but I always felt more at ease going into my interviews with these prepared.