post-bac interviews

[Jdoc91]

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Can anyone who has been through the process offer some guidance on their interview experiences and what kinds of questions were asked? Thanks.

 

[deleted248403]

More specific schools would be helpful

 

[Jdoc91]

Basic science post-bac programs for "career changers" or those that didn't do science as an undergrad

 

[Isoprop]

Probably, you're going to need to provide the specific names of schools to get any feedback.

In any case, it'll probably be close to any other school interview.

Why medicine?
Why NOT your current career?
How is your support system?
Why did you choose our school?

Etc. etc.

 

[betterlate]

I'd add, 'Why did you choose to make this change now (as opposed to 10 years ago or 10 years from now)?'

 

[Jdoc91]

I am a senior in college now who did not major in science.

 

[deleted248403]

I am a senior in college now who did not major in science.

Uh ok....

That still doesn't help us. If you tell us which schools you are applying to then there is a chance people here are actually at those schools or interviewed there so can actually give more specific advice

 

[kitikong]

Uh ok....

That still doesn't help us. If you tell us which schools you are applying to then there is a chance people here are actually at those schools or interviewed there so can actually give more specific advice

I did not mean to steal the thread

but what about Scripps? Has anyone got an interview from this school?

 

[deleted248403]

I didnt go to scripps so can't help with specific Qs... I think Drizzt went there so you could try PMing them

 

[drizzt3117]

The Scripps interview was actually the hardest interview I've had for post-bac, medical school, or residency. It was pretty intense and they asked ethics questions and addressed any potential weakness on your application. I would review some health policy questions and know your application from top to bottom.

 

[Jdoc91]

Does anyone have experience interviewing at either UVA or Mt. Holyoke? If so, what was it like?

 

[21balloons]

I did not mean to steal the thread

but what about Scripps? Has anyone got an interview from this school?

I had an interview at Scripps in October. It was somewhat tricky, but fairly casual. Know your academic record by heart and be prepared to explain why you did what you did (ie why you got a C in something freshman year). Know your resume backwards and forwards, and your references too. If you did research, be prepared to explain exactly what you did. One interviewer picked out the most random thing that I thought no one would notice and wanted to talk about it.

Also, they might ask something like.."With all the issues in healthcare today, why do you want to be a doctor? It isn't always a rewarding profession." And of course, "why scripps?" and "why now" (ie why didn't you go pre-med in college). They just want to see that you have thought this through very thoroughly, and also want to know you will be accepted into a medical school. If you have a humanities degree, don't make excuses for it, you can say it will make you a better doctor.

They also might ask if you are financially able to complete the post-bac and medical school. They just want to know you are 100% devoted to this, no matter if you will be in debt for the rest of your life. They want passion, obviously, but they also really want to know you will go through with it.

Just really prepare, show passion and devotion, and don't be overly cocky. Lemme know if you have more questions, hope this helped!

 

[wannalearn2heal]

What about Goucher and Bryn Mawr? I'll be interviewing at these programs within the next month. There is one post about these but it was not helpful. If there are people with experience at these schools or who can direct me to other posts on the subject that would be terrific!!

Thanks

 

[JShen]

Anybody go through the interview process at Duquesne? This will be my first interview, and I'm looking for any information that can benefit me and my admission chances. Also, does anybody have a rough idea of my chances, given that I was offered an interview?
Thanks

 

[teknow]

I was told by an advisor a few months ago to avoid talking down your current career. It 's like any other job interview; you don't want to complain about your old boss or coworkers as it can hint that maybe YOU were the problem. Rather, I was told to talk up the aspects of your current work that parallel studying medicine. I know this is difficult; we all love the opportunity to dump on our current work frustrations! Maybe that's what friends are for though, and not admissions committees.