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How to Breeze Through Your Medical School Interview
By Laura Bridgestock
Updated UpdatedGetting into med school is no easy feat, so if you’re currently preparing for a med school interview then congratulations! Just by getting an interview invite, you’re one step closer towards starting a career in the health service. Don’t worry if you’re feeling nervous about the next step though. The odds are that you’re not the only hopeful applicant breaking out in cold sweats in anticipation of their dreaded med school interview. There are so many things you can do to impress admissions officers and prepare for the big day, so calm your nerves by reading our med school interview guide.
Prepare for the specific type of interview you will be having
Situational questions, for example, might test your ethical decision making, including hot button issues like patient autonomy, vaccines, euthanasia and medical cultural practices. Other areas you may be tested on include your communications skills, critical thinking and your awareness of healthcare-related news, so you may want to brush up on the latest health stories in the national and international newspapers.
Do some digging of your own
Don’t be afraid to grill your interviewer
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