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Your medical school interview serves two purposes: convince the interviewer that you are indeed the amazing person your application makes you out to be and assure them that your accomplishments have not come at the expense of acquiring decent social skills.
Medical, dental and veterinary schools have learned quickly that many applicants have help from parents, premed advisers and friends when it comes to writing personal statements and secondary essays. They also know that some applicants unwisely pad their application with extracurricular activities that the applicant was not truly invested in. Therefore while that great AMCAS application will get your foot in the door the interview is required to seal the deal. It assures schools that you actually do know the details of your scientific research and really did go on that two month humanitarian aid trip. You must know your application materials backwards and forwards to be able to have a meaningful conversation and assure the interviewer that you really did write and experience this material.
Medical schools are also becoming increasingly wary of applicants that have focused so much time on grades and activities they hope will get them into medical school that they have neglected to learn how to be decent human beings. This translates into a terrible bedside manner, inability to pass USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills, higher malpractice rates later in life and generally embarrassing the medical school with lack of professionalism. The interview allows medical schools to ensure that you are a mature individual that will represent them well.
For these reasons practicing for you medical school interview is essential! Our Mock-Interview services have become one of our hottest sellers. All applicants that interview with us receive a copy of our interview preparation guide listing the most commonly asked interview questions. SDN Members who post a meaningful comment or question in this thread will be entered to win a free copy of this guide!
For more on Admit2Med's interview services, including MMI preparation check out these links:
ADmit2Med Services
Why Interview Prep is Essential
How to Prepare for MMI Interviews
Medical, dental and veterinary schools have learned quickly that many applicants have help from parents, premed advisers and friends when it comes to writing personal statements and secondary essays. They also know that some applicants unwisely pad their application with extracurricular activities that the applicant was not truly invested in. Therefore while that great AMCAS application will get your foot in the door the interview is required to seal the deal. It assures schools that you actually do know the details of your scientific research and really did go on that two month humanitarian aid trip. You must know your application materials backwards and forwards to be able to have a meaningful conversation and assure the interviewer that you really did write and experience this material.
Medical schools are also becoming increasingly wary of applicants that have focused so much time on grades and activities they hope will get them into medical school that they have neglected to learn how to be decent human beings. This translates into a terrible bedside manner, inability to pass USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills, higher malpractice rates later in life and generally embarrassing the medical school with lack of professionalism. The interview allows medical schools to ensure that you are a mature individual that will represent them well.
For these reasons practicing for you medical school interview is essential! Our Mock-Interview services have become one of our hottest sellers. All applicants that interview with us receive a copy of our interview preparation guide listing the most commonly asked interview questions. SDN Members who post a meaningful comment or question in this thread will be entered to win a free copy of this guide!
For more on Admit2Med's interview services, including MMI preparation check out these links:
ADmit2Med Services
Why Interview Prep is Essential
How to Prepare for MMI Interviews