I am rather new to this site and apologize for unnecessary repetition but I was wondering for all you RN to MD, how was your interview? I've heard of horror stories of RNs having tailored questions and being drilled on the transition. Any advice, comments, or example questions you encountered?
RN to MD interview
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i have heard the same, but not exclusively because of nursing. if you go straight from a BSN to med school, they question why you went the BSN route, and all nontrads get hammered about career changing. So there is kind of a double whammy for nursing. Just make sure you have a good reason for switching careers, commonly centered around the scope of practice, and you should be OK.
I expect to be questioned about my switch from RN to DO. Simply put, I don't like being restricted to a nurse's scope of practice and I want to go into surgery. And OR nurses really don't do anything but chart, move patients, and count tools. 🙂
Just have a good reason for your switch and you'll be good.
Just have a good reason for your switch and you'll be good.
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At mine the first thing my interviewers said when I walked in the door after shaking hands was, "Normally we'd ask about your exposure to the profession, but you're a nurse..." I wasn't quite sure what to make of that comment, but I tried to take it in a positive light. They did not specifically ask about why I wanted to transition, but they expected more detail in some of my answers. Sort of, "based on your past experience as a nurse, what would you do as a doctor [in hypothetical situations]?"
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Regardless or one's previous career, ADMINs just want to get a sense that the applicant has put some thought into their career move and have a realistic idea of what medicine entails etc.
This is essentially the "Why medicine" question that every applicant will be asked. Irrespective of one's previous career, or lack thereof, make sure you have a good answer to this question (and while u're at it, add why this school, why should be admit you)..
I switched careers (QC scientist) and i was never asked directly about the switch, but I did get the why medicine a lot.
This is essentially the "Why medicine" question that every applicant will be asked. Irrespective of one's previous career, or lack thereof, make sure you have a good answer to this question (and while u're at it, add why this school, why should be admit you)..
I switched careers (QC scientist) and i was never asked directly about the switch, but I did get the why medicine a lot.
