Medical School Interviews
You can plan to begin interviewing at Medical Schools that are interested in you. Interviews frequently take place at the medical school, and habitually the candidate is interviewed by two or more members of the admissions committee. Soon the entire committee meets to talk about all the candidates and take decisions. For most candidates, the medical school interview is the most terrifying part of the admissions process. Preparation is always essential, but before a medical school interview it is critical. 5 elemental advices for an interview
Preparing for the interviewKnow thyself. Carefully review all materials that you submitted (Personal Statement, etc.). Be especially able to comfortably discuss the following issues:Know the profession of medicine. Familiarize yourself with current controversial medicine-related issues (e.g. Health care policy; stem cell research; doctor-assisted suicide; cloning; etc.). Read major newspapers and "Articles on Current Health Issues" binders in OCS reading room. Know the institution to which you are applying. Read their catalog and their website. Come up with interesting questions specific to that medical school. Mental PreparationTo a great extent, this is the most vital part of your interview, and it takes place before you even get there. Though it is crucial that you be yourself at your interview, you will be asked questions that you need to think about ahead of time. You should also be able to answer these questions in their various forms, concisely, when asked.
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