Christopher
How should I be during medical school admission interview?
I want to be a doctor. I had apply BSMD . I did not got in. I am not a talkative person and I don't want to be corky during my interview. I felt that is the reason I got rejected from medical school admission. #interviews #medical-student
2 answers
Amy Kolzow
Amy’s Answer
My daughter went through this process and I know it can be very stressful and all consuming. As a mom (because I'm not a doctor), I would encourage you to be yourself and make sure you are your best self. If the interview didn't go as you like, maybe you have an advisor in your undergraduate program that might be able to point you in the right direction. At my daughter's school, they have a medical recommendation board and an interview prep process that help students get ready for this experience. Did you go through this process at your school? If your school doesn't offer this, maybe there is a career placement center that can help you with practice sessions or resources so you're confident and ready for your next shot? Best of luck!
Matt Lee
Matt’s Answer
1. Be yourself: the interview process is about as much gauging your skills as much as it is about your ability to remain collected in a high-pressure situation, and to react positively to people you've just met and will have only a few minutes to speak with. Think of the interview as a patient visit: you're meeting someone you've never met before, assessing them, and both you and the interviewer need to make a decision about whether you're a good match for each other. If you're true to yourself, this will be an easier process, and you can make a more genuine connection with the interviewer, just as you would with a patient.
2. Come prepared: ask questions of the interviewer, and know enough about the school's history to be able to understand if they have any special focus areas (e.g., osteopathic medicine). Know your own story, specifically, why you want to be a physician. Be ready to speak to your motivations for going into medicine.
3. Act the part: this is linked the first two, but act like the physician that you want to be. Learn to be an active listener, engaging, and empathetic. These are the traits physicians are taught in medical school in addition to technical knowledge.