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Medical School Interviews

Interviews are an important part of the medical school application process. Find out what to expect so you can plan ahead.

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Tips from an admissions officer on interviewing for medical school

How do you be the best you can be on interview day? Sunny Nakae, assistant dean for admissions at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, discusses four tips to help you interview with confidence.

Ask the Experts: Preparing for Medical School Interviews

"Be prepared not only to discuss your motivation for a career in medicine, but also any activities or experiences that are relevant to your goal, and times you have served others," says one expert.

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Preparing for Medical School Interviews

Information and tips to help you prepare for the medical school interview, one of the most important phases of the application process.

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What it’s Like to Participate in Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs)

The Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) is designed to assess communication skills, specifically verbal and nonverbal skills that cannot be measured by standardized exams or transcripts.

Selecting a Medical School: 35 Questions I Wish I Had Asked

Don't be shy about asking questions! The medical school interview is one of the most valuable sources of information that can help you decide where to matriculate.

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Medical School Interview Do's and Don’ts

One of the most important phases of the application process is your interview. It’s your chance to demonstrate your communication and interpersonal skills, judgment, maturity, and the qualities that are important for a future physician. It’s also your opportunity to see if the school’s learning environment and culture is a good fit for you.

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Tips for Interview Day from Current Medical Students
An invitation to interview is a huge accomplishment and indicates that a medical school is interested in learning more about the person behind the application. We asked five current medical students to share their best advice for having a successful interview and making a positive impression.
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Tips from Admissions on Maintaining Professionalism Throughout Your Interview
Being invited to interview is an indication that a medical school is interested in understanding more about the person behind the application. An interview is a chance for medical schools to look at the intangible qualities not captured on paper. Professionalism is one of those important qualities and can easily make or break an otherwise outstanding interview. To help you put your most professional foot forward and avoid any missteps, we asked admissions officers to reveal their best tips for before, during, and after an interview.
Brainstorm questions to ask during your interviews
The Medical School Interview worksheet form helps applicants plan the questions they would like to ask during medical school interviews. For more worksheets like this one, get the Official Guide to Medical School Admissions.
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