Questions for interviewer?

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I will posit a deeply "meaningful" Zen koan to my interviewer, bringing about his/her enlightenment and my assured acceptance. If that doesn't work... I'll just ask about step 1 scores.
 
What happens when an unstoppable force strikes an immovable object? 😀
 
really just ask anything about the school, student body, professors, curriculum, town, etc, even if you already know the answer. just don't ask really stupid ones.
 
Ask if there is a lot of interaction with upper-classmen based on what they've seen in the past.
 
I think asking genuine questions is important. You should ask a question just for the sake of asking it. Think of something you want to know about a school that will help you decide if you want to go there. I don't think interviewers like complex pre-planned questions.
 
What is 28374620134 divided by 369325?

Or go for a riddle:

You have two coins that add up to 30 cents. One is not a nickel. What coins do you have?

What is it that rich people need, poor people have, nobody wants, and if you eat it you'll die?

What has four legs in the morning, two in the afternoon, and three in the evening?
 
LOL I had heard it before Scrubs, but yeah, it's on there. 🙂
 
"It has become undeniably obvious that applying to and attending medical school has the remarkable propencity to drive one quite mad. Madder than a hatter, in fact. What is the origin of this idiom, and exactly how mad must one become in order to secure a seat at your institution?"
 
doinmybest5840 said:
What is 28374620134 divided by 369325?

Or go for a riddle:

You have two coins that add up to 30 cents. One is not a nickel. What coins do you have?

What is it that rich people need, poor people have, nobody wants, and if you eat it you'll die?

What has four legs in the morning, two in the afternoon, and three in the evening?
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Let's see if I can answer your riddles...

A quarter and a nickle.

I can't remember that one.

Man. Four when they are a baby, two as an adult, and three when old (2 legs and a cane).

Correct me if I'm wrong.
 
I asked what drew my interviewers to medicine and to their specialty. They all seemed happy to talk about themselves.
 
Rud42 said:
Let's see if I can answer your riddles...

A quarter and a nickle.

I can't remember that one.

Man. Four when they are a baby, two as an adult, and three when old (2 legs and a cane).

Correct me if I'm wrong.
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Yes for the two you remembered. 🙂
 
For the middle riddle the answer is "nothing"
 
A good rule of thumb is to never ask a question if you could find the answer in the guidebook or on the website. For instance, try to stay away from asking general questions about match statistics, curriculum format etc. I've been told that interviewers do not like this at all because it shows that you haven't done your research. My advice would be to research the school and find something unique about the institution. Ask something more detailed about that particular program or characteristic. Show them that you have really looked into the school.
 
pmdc222 said:
A good rule of thumb is to never ask a question if you could find the answer in the guidebook or on the website. For instance, try to stay away from asking general questions about match statistics, curriculum format etc. I've been told that interviewers do not like this at all because it shows that you haven't done your research. My advice would be to research the school and find something unique about the institution. Ask something more detailed about that particular program or characteristic. Show them that you have really looked into the school.
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I completely agree. Never ask what you should already know. The best question I've seen has been the parking situation one. However, that is really more of a question to ask the med students. Don't ask about the quality of teaching to the interviewer because he/she won't really know. That's another med student question. I'd refrain from asking about the usmle data especially since you'll probably be given this information at the orientation. Maybe I'll inquire about the interviewer, see if they teach at the university, how they like it, are they doing any research, what other research endeavors are currently underway at the school... I plan to keep the attention on them. People like to talk about themselves.
 
Another couple that my interviewers liked:

- What brought YOU to this school?
- What are some things you like/dislike about the area?
 
doinmybest5840 said:
What is 28374620134 divided by 369325?

Or go for a riddle:

You have two coins that add up to 30 cents. One is not a nickel. What coins do you have?

What is it that rich people need, poor people have, nobody wants, and if you eat it you'll die?

What has four legs in the morning, two in the afternoon, and three in the evening?
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1. a quarter and a nickel
2. nothing
3. a human being?
 
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