Medical School Interview Questions-2
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 Did
anyone you know influence your choice of career?
Do
you have family members who are doctors? What do they think of the
field? How has their lives changed over the past few years with the
changes in medicine? Do you want to follow in their footsteps? (be
careful with this one. This question may be a disguised way to ask you
"what specialty you are interested in?" In answering this type of
questions, you should keep in mind that many medical schools are having
a push towards primary care. This does not mean that you should be
dishonest and lie about what you want to do. Always say
the truth. If you are uncertain about what you will want to do, say the
truth: I am not certain which field of medicine I will be best suited
for; I hope to find the answer during my clinical rotations!)
Which
field of medicine are you interested in? Again, keep in mind that many
schools have been pressured into graduating more students interested in
primary care specialties!
What
kind of experiences do you have in the medical field? This is an
excellent opportunity to discuss some of the strong points in your
application. Keep in mind that some interviewers do not have time to
read all of your submitted information (but some will read everything in
detail and will ask you questions to double check some of your
statements!)
Where
do you plan to practice? If you are a foreign student, stating that you
want to return to your country will unquestionably count against you.
The state/federal government (depending on the school you are applying
to) is partly funding your medical education. Certain programs will
prefer to train physicians who will work in the undeserved areas of the
country.
What
are your goals in medicine? Answer this one in a similar fashion to why
you want to be a doctor.
Where
do you see yourself in 15 years? (what specialty will you be in/ where
do you plan to practice) are all the same questions!
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