Things To Never Say During An Interview

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yposhelley said:
By far the sickest comment yet :laugh:

:laugh: :laugh: What I really like about this one is you could really say it, and they would just think you were asking about the ratio of students to cadavers! Oh, somebody should totally try this one! :laugh:
Hehe, at one school's tour I asked if students had 24hr access to the cadaver lab (another school had mentioned it previously, and I'm the kinda guy who will wander in at 3AM if Netter isn't clear enough for me). The student looked at me strangely before responding- now I know why!
 
dajimmers said:
Hehe, at one school's tour I asked if students had 24hr access to the cadaver lab (another school had mentioned it previously, and I'm the kinda guy who will wander in at 3AM if Netter isn't clear enough for me). The student looked at me strangely before responding- now I know why!

Most schools make it available 24-7, at least during exam weeks. Comes in handy for studying for practicals. But it tends to be something you don't ask about until you actually start anatomy.
 
Law2Doc said:
Most schools make it available 24-7, at least during exam weeks. Comes in handy for studying for practicals. But it tends to be something you don't ask about until you actually start anatomy.

Not at our school! 😡 Our anatomy lab sucked so bad! Tons of mold on the bodies and they looked like mummies! Plus our school has combined DO and MD students so last year there were actually 300 medical students fighting over cadavers. And lab closed early on Saturdays and Sundays. During the week it was never open past 9!
 
I can't believe this hasn't been mentioned yet...i wonder how old it is:

"What would you describe as some weaknesses"

"You mean other than Kryptonite?"
 
Why do you want to be a doctor?
--Because everyone on grey's anatomy is hott!
 
yposhelley said:
Not at our school! 😡 Our anatomy lab sucked so bad! Tons of mold on the bodies and they looked like mummies!
Oh...your turning me on. :laugh: :laugh:
 
"suck me, beautiful"
 
"How sturdy is that desk?"

"Are you sure about that?"

"Want to know for sure?" *unzips pants*
 
Pull a Steve Martin in "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels"...
"Excuse me...may I go to the bathroom?" **proceed to piss and crap your pants while sitting there** "Thank you." :laugh:
 
"what would you like me to tell the admissions committee about you"
-nothing (me after a bad interview,grrrr)
 
"Go ahead. Make my day."
 
big_smiles said:
"what would you like me to tell the admissions committee about you"
-nothing (me after a bad interview,grrrr)
What was so bad about it Tiff?
 
jbone said:
Pull a Steve Martin in "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels"...
"Excuse me...may I go to the bathroom?" **proceed to piss and crap your pants while sitting there** "Thank you." :laugh:
I still say I want to (after I get accepted somewhere) go to interviews wearing "inappropriate" clothing:
1. A "DON'T HASSLE ME; I'M LOCAL" shirt (ala Bill Murray in that one movie)
2. A kilt
3. A full suit of medieval armor
 
Praetorian said:
I still say I want to (after I get accepted somewhere) go to interviews wearing "inappropriate" clothing:

3. A full suit of medieval armor

He's only a fast food knight.
 
Praetorian said:
I still say I want to (after I get accepted somewhere) go to interviews wearing "inappropriate" clothing:
3. A full suit of medieval armor
Classic! Don't forget the jousting stick. :laugh:
Why not just show up naked. (oh wait, that might get you accepted...I know it helped me out :meanie: ) "Why yes doctor, I am Swedish and no I don't jump rope." 😱
 
jbone said:
Classic! Don't forget the jousting stick. :laugh:
Why not just show up naked. (oh wait, that might get you accepted...I know it helped me out :meanie: ) "Why yes doctor, I am Swedish and no I don't jump rope." 😱


Q: So, what do you think about euthanasia?
A: well, the youth in asia are doing just fine in my humble opinion…

Q: so tell me about yourself??
A: Why, you might be the police??
 
NewtonBohr said:
Q: So, what do you think about euthanasia?
A: well, the youth in asia are doing just fine in my humble opinion…

This one is great! :laugh:
 
*cough*safetyschool!*cough*
 
Q: Do you have any questions for me??
A: no... can I go now??
 
Q: "How do you know that you want to be a doctor and not a nurse?"

A: "Are you questioning my authoriTAY??"


Q: "What are your views on abortion?"
A: "In your case?"


them: "What personal assets do you have that would make you a valuable addition to our school?"

me: "you said 'ass'ets! :laugh: "
 
them: "What personal assets do you have that would make you a valuable addition to our school?"

me: "you said 'ass'ets!

That reminds me of something my boss did. A local funeral home has "wood" in the name and my boss is talking to the owner and just stops looks at the sign and, in a dead on impression of Butthead says "Wood, huh-huh,huh-huh". I about pissed myself. Needless to say it didn't go over the head of the guy he was talking to it. It hit him squarely in the forehead and bounced off.
 
Q: How do you know you want to be a doctor, and not a nurse?

A: Silly! Men can't be nurses!


Q: Why are you here today?

A: Why are any of us here?


Q: What would you do if you didn't get into this, or any medical school?

A: Ever hear of the unabomber?
 
Q: What would you do if you didn't get into this, or any medical school?

A: Three words: Green River Killer
A: Put an end to your bloodline.
A: Not get in! That's impossible!

Q: What should I tell the committee about you?
A: Tell them I am the Highlander! *cue Queen's "Princes of the Universe"*
 
:laugh:

I hope you all get in. We need doctors with senses of humour. 😍
 
Good one:
You (a white boy) walk into the interviewers office and notice that he's a black man. You smile, walk up to him with your hand up and pull a Jackie Chan in "Rush Hour"..."What's up my N-----?" :laugh: :laugh:
 
Q: What would you do if you were not able to attend this or any other med school?

A: Kidnap and murder a rising intern, then steal their identity. I'd prefer EM, but any single female with an estranged family will do.


Q: Since medical training is a long process, have you thought about your plans for a family?

A: Mrrrrowwrr...HISSS! *claws*
A: I ate a baby once.
A: Well, my clock is ticking, and illegal questions do turn me on - how 'bout it, hot stuff?
A: No family for me. I don't like people.
A: Once I finish my derm residency, I'll move to Hollywood, where I'll meet a struggling 24-year-old actor/waiter named Henrique. After my exhausting six-hour day treating the acne of rich children, he will massage my back with his muscular hands, then perform handstand push-ups while scantily clad. In return, I will finance a designer wardrobe for his auditions and wink at his heroin habit...wait, erm, oops...that's what my FRIEND wants, right, but I'm more interested in translational research...


Q: As you know, we could fill our class with 4.0/38 students. What makes you special enough to deserve a spot?

A: Listen, fool. I'm a biohacker....spent years training with the best. My houseplants do tricks. And I know where you live. So unless you want to wake up with an ear growing out where your gonads used to be, you'd better make sure the committee knows why. Got it?


Q: What is your opinion of physician-assisted suicide?

A: Sounds like fun! I can't wait.
A: I'm pretty sure the guy I shadowed did that a few times. But only once was on purpose.
 
Law2Doc said:
A: If it will get me accepted, I'll assist in the "suicide" of any physician you want. Just give me a name and address.

:meanie: 👍
 
Sunflower189 said:
Q: What would you do if you were not able to attend this or any other med school?

A: Kidnap and murder a rising intern, then steal their identity. I'd prefer EM, but any single female with an estranged family will do.


Q: Since medical training is a long process, have you thought about your plans for a family?

A: Mrrrrowwrr...HISSS! *claws*
A: I ate a baby once.
A: Well, my clock is ticking, and illegal questions do turn me on - how 'bout it, hot stuff?
A: No family for me. I don't like people.
A: Once I finish my derm residency, I'll move to Hollywood, where I'll meet a struggling 24-year-old actor/waiter named Henrique. After my exhausting six-hour day treating the acne of rich children, he will massage my back with his muscular hands, then perform handstand push-ups while scantily clad. In return, I will finance a designer wardrobe for his auditions and wink at his heroin habit...wait, erm, oops...that's what my FRIEND wants, right, but I'm more interested in translational research...


Q: As you know, we could fill our class with 4.0/38 students. What makes you special enough to deserve a spot?

A: Listen, fool. I'm a biohacker....spent years training with the best. My houseplants do tricks. And I know where you live. So unless you want to wake up with an ear growing out where your gonads used to be, you'd better make sure the committee knows why. Got it?


Q: What is your opinion of physician-assisted suicide?

A: Sounds like fun! I can't wait.
A: I'm pretty sure the guy I shadowed did that a few times. But only once was on purpose.


:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I'm really almost sad that you are going into medicine...such a waste of creative talent :laugh:
 
jbone said:
Good one:
You (a white boy) walk into the interviewers office and notice that he's a black man. You smile, walk up to him with your hand up and pull a Jackie Chan in "Rush Hour"..."What's up my N-----?" :laugh: :laugh:


"HNOC is in the Hizouse!!!"
 
Sunflower189 said:
Q: What is your opinion of physician-assisted suicide?

A: Sounds like fun! I can't wait.
A: I'm pretty sure the guy I shadowed did that a few times. But only once was on purpose.

A: I think it is great. I used it for my defense last year and the (make quote marks in the air) "jury of my peers" bought it!!
 
Q: What's your biggest weakness?
A: Puppies, I love them!

Q: Do you believe in the legalization of marajiuana?
A: Yes, pot everywhere all the time. Houses made of hemp.

Q: Why do you want to go to medical school?
A: Law school doesn't satisfy my god complex.

Q: What were the most formative experiences of your life?
A: Fetal Development

Q: Have you ever made a decision that you felt was right at the time, but that you now realize was wrong?
A: Every test question I have ever gotten wrong.

Q: How are you going to deal with the pressures of medical school?
A: Pressure and Temperature are directly related, but pressure and volume are indirectly related, so I'll probably shrink and get a fever.
 
Praetorian said:
Because a lot of you could use a good laugh:


"It was less than an ounce and I was more than a hundred yards from the school."
"Why *insert name of school*? Because you are interviewing me."
"Once I'm in, how many weekends do I have to be here before I graduate?"
"I'm only here because my parents made me go...."
"Sorry what school is this again?"
"Your secretary is hot. Have you been tapping that?"
"I hate your school and hope you die...along with your entire family...now am I in?"
"So...how old is your daughter?"
"You mind if I smoke in here?"
"Is it true that your school is really merging with the nursing school?"
"Is it true that there is a high attrition rate for your first class?"
"Nothin else goin on in my life right now....so why the hell should I not go to med school?"
"Do you stock oxycotin in the pharmacy?"
"When do I get my key to the narcotics cabinet?"
"You don't drug test students do you?"
"Is it true that Jack Kevorkian got his MD here?"
"So when I graduate I will be able to prescribe medicinal marijuana right?"
"Are all the faculty members as good looking as you?"
"Is this the line for Metallica?"
"You're my safety school."
"Let's just skip all the chit-chat and put my acceptance letter in the mail, eh?"
Any use of the word "y'all" (unless you're interviewing at AlabamaBirmingham; and remember it's not "Birm-ing-ham", it's "Burm-ing-um"- my fiancee is originally from Alabama and I was lectured at length by her dad about my apparent mispronunciation of the state capitol.)
"I am a published author. If you count Penthouse Letters as a scholarly journal."

ANSWERS NOT TO GIVE TO THE QUESTION "Why *insert name of the school*?":
-"Uh, good question."
-"Wait a minute....I thought this was Mayo."
-"I'm waiting to hear back from OHSU and didn't have anything else pressing to do."
-"Three words: in-state tuition."
-"I wanted the opportunity to see how physicians were trained in the late 1980's"
-"Where am I? Who are you? And why all the questions?"

Some of these are modified or copied from a SDN thread about things not to
say during residency interviews:
My psychiatrist says I'm OK so long as I don't have access to sharp objects.

Well, first of all, before I begin, let me just say that's strong evidence that the little girl was lying. The prosecutor chose to ignore that......

Have you found Jesus?

What kind of student am I? Well put it this way, I'm amazed I made it this far in school.

It's not my fault. Where in the invitation letter does it say I had to wear clothes?

Does the student insurance package cover death benefits? Yes? OK, where can I find a stairwell with roof access?

I've enjoyed my time here today although I am disappointed that you haven't acknowledged my status as a god. I will make you bow before me.


You should also not wear a khaki military uniform, mirrored sunglasses, speak only in Arabic and refuse to answer questions.
Lol... Just because Montgomery is pronounced Mont-gum-ry doesnt mean BirgmingHAM is pronounced BirgmingUM lol
 
thefafo said:
Q: What were the most formative experiences of your life?
A: Fetal Development

Q: Have you ever made a decision that you felt was right at the time, but that you now realize was wrong?
A: Every test question I have ever gotten wrong.

Q: How are you going to deal with the pressures of medical school?
A: Pressure and Temperature are directly related, but pressure and volume are indirectly related, so I'll probably shrink and get a fever.

These are awesome. Stupid answers for stupid questions...seriously.

Why do you want to be a doctor?
A: Well, being a nurse does not satisfy my ego. Plus, white goes well with my complexion.
OR
A: I heard they pay more than my current job at Jock in the Box.
 
"Show Charlie Murphy your titties"

"My friends call me Whiskers, 'cause I'm curious like a cat"

dc
 
Law2Doc said:
A: If it will get me accepted, I'll assist in the "suicide" of any physician you want. Just give me a name and address.

:^)

Q: When did you truly decide that you needed to become a doctor?

A: When I received my credit card statement after registering for the MCAT.


Q: Who do you look up to in life?

A: Most people, being of short stature.


Q: So far, what has been the most exhilerating experience of your life?

A: So this one time at band camp...
 
Q: Why a doc?
A: I'm not hot enough to be a nurse.

Q: What will you do if you don't get into med school?
A: Become a lawyer and sue your pants off!

Q: Why school X?
A: My pre-med advisor said I should apply broadly, so I picked this one from flipping a coin. Oh, I mean, I LOVE your XYZ program!
 
deuist said:
Q: Why do you want to come to Baylor College of Medicine?

A: Because I enjoy Baylor's undergraduate program. After some time spent away from Waco, I decided to come back.

haha, I like this one!! :laugh:
 
Sunflower, I actually was asked this question, too-

Q: Since medical training is a long process, have you thought about your plans for a family?

What I said: "Since I don't even have an s.o. right now, I don't forsee any childrearing in the near future. My commitment is to medicine above all else. Besides, I'm not even thirty. I have plenty of time."

What I wanted to say:

1) No.

2)One of the best quotes from 40 year old virgin- "are you f*ing ******ed?"

3) Don't worry. I won't go knockin' myself up and using your school's insurance to cover my labor and delivery. I already have children. They're at home. With their fathers.

4) I know I marked "F" but I'm really *choke* *sob* a hermaphrodite so I can never *sob* have children.

5) Do you ask male applicants this question, too? I'd assume so, with Title 9 and all things being equal.

6) Actually, I am driven to attend medical school so I can easily make myself and all of my friends un-pregnant at any time!!

7) Well, I had plans for a family until that @sshole boyfriend of mine cheated on me with your daughter.


Grr. That question pissed me off above all else. 😡
 
Niki, remind me not to piss you off....
 
Praetorian said:
Niki, remind me not to piss you off....


Aww Praetorian, it's way more difficult to do than you think.
And you haven't made me mad- I like reading your posts.
😀

Interviewers who ask questionable questions? Makes me feel like: Niki SMASH!

Damn these smiley faces are silly.
 
"So why Los Angeles?"
"To increase my chances of hooking up with a movie star.... of course that's during my study breaks"
 
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