Medical School Interview

I was inspired to ask this because one of my contacts asked a similar question.

I am a woman, by the way -- so I hope that narrows down the answers.

What did you wear to your medical school interview?

Thanks :)

Dress professional. Its hard for women because women tend to think that "business casual" is the same as professional because we can wear almost anything in the professional world. This is not true for that kind of an interview. A suit or something comparable will make the best impression. You do not have to dress masculine, just remember that bright colors, floral patterns and other casual mixing of clothes is not a good idea.

The truth is; these panels take themselves more seriously than they should. However, that being the reality you should dress super nice.

Hope that helps.

2008-09-17 22:18:19 by An Open Book

A medical school interview is reproduced live in HD on campus in front of a group of premed students - most of whom were invited for medical ...

Do I have any shot at medical school if my GPA is low from my first few years yet higher towards the end of my undergrad career? It is going to take me more than five years for an undergrad degree.

Some people have told me to discuss obstacles I have overcome, however I do not want the medical schools to turn me away because they think I have mental issues.

Write out what you might want to say and have an advisor read it. Then make the changes that are appropriate. Then plan to say what it says in an interview. It is aright to bring up the past. It is good to see that you have progressed after that. Good luck to you.

2007-10-27 12:55:38 by Becky B

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Well - specifically from the RSCI! My interview is coming up and kinda worried! Would appreicate some advices - thanks in advance!

All interviews follow a very similar format-you will not be required to have a detailed subject-knowledge, but a basic understanding of your topics, as well as a demonstration of your committment and motivation.
Most interviews will consist of a formal presentation-(is there one?)as well as set questions from a panel, based around your general subject knowledge.
If a formal presentation is required,write it all down down, and practise it, practise it, practise it.
Do your background research, prepare well and you will be fine.
Importantly, you need to demonstrate that you have the necessary basic skills on which the RSC can build.
Well beforehand, you should prepare a list of questions for the panel, which should give an indication of your interest.(IE. What is the composition of students, gender, ethnicity, age etc.,How do you-as an Organisation-measure your success?,Questions of- How, When, Where, Which, Who should be asked by you, the candidate.
Leave a copy of your questions with the panel in order to give the panel a positive impression of yourself and of what you know. You can tell the candidates who have not come prepared and hence they are not selected.
So to sum up, Presentation, Questions by the panel to you, Questions from you to the panel.
Remember, the panel are not looking for expertise and do allow for nerves-it is a very daunting task for some candidates!- just potential. Good luck to you.

2006-04-18 23:50:23 by kien

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and my older brother answered because he wanted to earn more money and trust within society to give himself power and to set the stage for an entry into public life (ie. politics).

Do you think he threw away his chances? I asked him and he said he answered like that.

I think that's a really bad answer. You can earn more money by doing a lot of things; stealing, being on Wall Street, taking up an extra part time job. And doctors are in society to serve people- the two things he said only serve himself. It's a really narcissistic answer. (no offense to your brother at all! If I was the interviewer I would be very, very thrown off)

2011-01-13 22:17:56 by Jarome O'neil

Particularly if you could give me some fake ethical situations i could practise answers with would be really helpful (eg. "You're a GP and someone comes in demanding heroin. What do you do?"

Or any general advice on the sorts of questions they ask bar the usual why do you want to be a doctor stuff.

I really appreciate it!!

Thanks x

Go to studentdoctor.net People from all over will post impressions of the school as well as types of questions. The school I am currently at flat out told us they would not ask ethical questions because they want us to learn about the ethics after acceptance and not feel like we just had to say what we thought our interviewers wanted to hear. Another school asked the ethical question of what would you do if you worked in an ER and a pt needed a blood transfusion or they would die, but you know they are religiously against receiving any blood projects. What would you do?

General advice is be honest. If they ask what your biggest weakness, be truthful. They hear a lot of well-I try to do too much. It doesn't tell them about you other than you don't want to admit you aren't perfect. Look at the schools you are applying to so you can ask some really good questions during the interview-it shows you have an actual interest in the school rather than just trying to apply everywhere. That website is a really good place to get ideas. Some schools use standardized questions and others will try to individualize it more so it will vary a lot from school to school.

Good luck

2010-02-18 10:57:19 by Midget...x