med school interview

Medicine is a team sport. To gauge your collaboration skills, some schools will assess you in teamwork activities that you complete with another applicant. The pair of you might be asked to create an action plan together or one of you may act as an instructor and the other as a doer. (And then...

Most applicants come away from their first med school interview saying, “That wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be.” As with many things in life, the anticipation of a stressful event can sometimes be worse than the event itself. Although many med schools work hard to make interviewing...

Most applicants come away from their first med school interview saying, “that wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be.” As in many areas of life, the anticipation of a stressful event can be worse than the event itself. Although many med schools work hard to make applicants feels relaxed, this...

Inevitably, you will be asked to describe a time when you have failed. It’s a common medical school interview question, and it’s a tough one. This post will help you prepare for this question. Strategies for tackling the failure question When selecting an example to discuss, consider the...

“I am doomed… This is a disaster… I really never expected this… What am I going to do?” This from Daniel, a prospective PhD student. I couldn’t imagine what had happened to cause such a negative response, especially as Daniel is a very strong candidate with impeccable credentials. My shock was...

Hey you! Yeah you…the one with the awesome med school interview invitation! Unless your wife is about to go into labor (or is already IN labor), then you should not under ANY circumstance answer your phone should it ring, or even leave your ringer on, during your med school interview. Seem...

Your interview is the next and hopefully final step in your journey to medical school acceptance. Are you ready for it? Before prepping for your interview, you’ll need to know what type of interview you’ll be having. There are four main types of medical school interviews that you can expect at...

Some of these tips are obvious, some less so. All are important and will help you maintain a sense of professionalism, project confidence, reduce anxiety, and prove to the interviewer that you’re a top med school shoo-in. Make sure you smile. Chances are, your interviewer will smile back. This...

You can still sign up for our live, free webinar, How to Nail Your Medical School Interviews, on Wednesday, September 5th at 4pm PT/7pm ET. At the webinar, Accepted med school admissions expert Cydney Foote will give you must-know strategies to help you ace your upcoming interview. You’ll...

When your interviewer asks if you have any questions, you don’t want to draw a blank! Since your goal should be to come up with questions that are specific to your situation, I can’t give you a list of must-ask questions without knowing who YOU are. But here are a few sample questions that you...

When should you start prepping for your interview? As soon as you get that invite! So let’s jump right in… Below you’ll find 9 tips to help you become perfectly prepared for your interview: Stay informed. It’s important that you know what’s going on in the world of medicine. Stay abreast of...

Your primary app is submitted and your secondaries are in. Each step in the application process is bringing you closer to your goal of med school acceptance and the next phase of your training as you prepare to become a physician. The next step? The med school interview. Getting an interview...

Inevitably, you will be asked to describe a time when you have failed. It’s a common medical school interview question. This blog post will help you prepare for this question. It’s a tough one. When selecting an example to discuss, consider the following strategies: 1. Choose a recent example...

For more of these common mistakes, download our ebook "10 Mistakes to Avoid During your Medical School Interview" here: 10 Mistakes to Avoid During Your Medical School Interview 6 Mistakes Med School Interviewers Hate to See... 1. Don’t assume that the interviewer knows how serious you are...

Throughout the United States, medical schools use different types of interviews to evaluate their candidates. Below is a description of the different types of medical school interviews: 1. Traditional Interview: The traditional interview involves is typically one-on-one, and lasts for about 30...

Hello! I have quite a story haha I completed my associates degree with my high school diploma and my grades were not too great, I had multiple B's and C's and failed 2 classes (General Chem 2 and College Algebra) I continued onto university and I failed General Chem 2 again and Physics 1 I...

This is my first time posting, but I have an upcoming interview and would like to get opinions on my interview attire. First off, let me say the med school at which I’m interviewing is LGBTQ friendly, asking applicants their gender identities and preferred pronouns. On my application, in...

Hi all, the last interview clothing thread was created in 2011 and reached almost 5,000 messages. I thought it would be nice to create a new one and to have the first post include some common knowledge as gleaned from the previous threads. Special thanks to @DokterMom, @gyngyn, and @Winged...

Hi everyone, SOWEGA-AHEC is hosting a free webinar for students interested in applying to medical school in the state of GA. All 5 medical schools (including the PCOM- DO) will be represented in this. Feel free to register for the webinar (see attached flyer for link) or if you're in the...

Hello everyone! I applied to Jefferson's PSAP for this cycle and have not heard from them yet. I am still sitting with the "decision pending" portal status. I was wondering if any of you applied to PSAP or are currently completing it now, and if anyone can shed some light on the timeline of...

Don't underestimate the power of a properly sent thank-you note! This blog is part of a series of tips about visiting medical schools. One of the best ways that you can set yourself apart as an applicant is to visit as many medical schools as you can before and during the application process...

Didn't hear back from med school? It's not too late! As the medical school application season progresses, you might be getting anxious, especially if you haven't gotten the response you want yet. Don't be discouraged. While it is late, medical school are still (and will be for some time)...

Obviously you have questions - just make sure you ask the right ones! This blog is part of a series of tips about visiting medical schools. One of the best ways that you can set yourself apart as an applicant is to visit as many medical schools as you can before and during the application...

Got wait-listed at UCSD SOM...anyone know what the chances of getting an acceptance are?

Don’t hesitate to include all of your involvement on sports teams. This blog is part of a series of tips about visiting medical schools. One of the best ways that you can set yourself apart as an applicant is to visit as many medical schools as you can before and during the application...

Work out—walk, run, do yoga—any kind of exercise will do. Whether you have arranged a tour, are attending a pre-med fair or have been invited to interview, making a memorable first impression can be the first step in establishing a long-term relationship with medical school representatives...

I have an interview at OHSU this Friday morning. I am told it will be both MMIs and a one-on-one interview with an administrator. Does anyone have any pointers for the OHSU interview? Or MMIs in particular? Please and thank you.

Think about whether this school felt like home to you. Last week, we discussed what to do at the interview itself. Now here are three pointers to keep in mind, post-interview: 1. Don't Overshare. As the interview day is nearing its end, you may find yourself in the company of other applicants...

Smile, make eye contact and just be yourself! What to Do During the Interview Some of these are obvious, some less so. All are important and will help you maintain a sense of professionalism, project confidence, and prove to the interviewer that you're a top med school shoo-in. 1. Make sure...

You definitely DO NOT WANT TO BE LATE. If you have an upcoming medical school interview, you are one of the lucky ones. Only a small percentage of applicants are interviewed. So if you have made it to this select applicant pool, then your admission chances have definitely increased. Knowing...

Did you know that a sweater can ruin your med school admissions chances? Join Linda Abraham and Alicia McNease Nimonkar, one of Accepted’s most popular med school consultants, for an episode chock full of advice and info for anyone with a med school interview in their future. 1:58 – Don’t let...