Sample medical school interview questions
- Tell me about yourself.
- Tell me why you’re interested in medicine. Both, what inspired this interest and also what you’ve done to investigate the field and confirm your decision.
- What experiences have you have in a medical or clinical setting?
- What aspects of your life and experiences do you think make you a good candidate for medical school?
- From what you understand about medical school, what do you think will be the biggest challenge for you?
- What hesitations or reservations do you have about joining the medical profession?
- Tell me about an experience you’ve had working on a team. What role do you tend to play when working on a team?
- Tell me about a mistake you’ve made. (Be sure to explain what you learned from this mistake)
- How do you deal with stress?
- What has been your most rewarding experience working with others?
- What do you think is the most pressing issue in healthcare today?
- Would your plans to become a physician change if the U.S. moved to a universal healthcare system, similar to Canada?
- How do you think the U.S. should address the physician shortage problem, particularly in primary care doctors in rural areas?
- What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?
- Why did you choose your major? How has it prepared you for a career in medicine?
- What was your favorite class and why?
- Discuss a book that you’ve recently read for pleasure. Why did this book interest you?
- How do you spend your free time?
- What do you consider to be your strengths and your shortcomings?
- There are 1,000 applicants as qualified as you, why should we select you for our class?
- Do you have specific goals in medicine? Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years?
- What will you do if you don’t get into medical school?
- Do you have any questions for us?
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