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What’s Your Interview Must-Have Power Accessory?
Since medical school interviews are basically the "Final Boss" of the pre-med journey, a little extra confidence goes a long way. Whether it’s a boost of "doctor energy" or just something that keeps you from fidgeting, we all have that one item that makes us feel "interview official". What is your #1 interview 'power…
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The Post-Interview Game Plan: How to Seal the Deal
The interview is over. You’ve exhaled, changed out of your fancy interview clothes, and probably want to nap for a week. 🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠 But while the hard part is done, the smart part is just beginning.🧠 In the high-stakes world of med school admissions, the "post-game" isn't just a formality; it’s your final chance to prove you’re…
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What’s the hardest interview question you’ve ever been asked (med-related or not)?
You’ve prepped your "Why Medicine?" and your "Strengths/Weaknesses," and then the interviewer throws a curveball that makes you wonder if you’ve ever actually spoken English before. Whether it was for a volunteer gig, a lab position, or the Big One, we want to hear about it. What’s the hardest interview question you’ve…
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Interview Recovery Tips
You're in an interview and you just totally forgot the question mid-sentence. Do you: A) Ask them to repeat it, or B) Just keep talking and hope for the best? Has this happened to you? Let us know in the comments and share what you did to recover.
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Five ways to build your interview presence📝
The "interview season" shouldn't be the first time you practice your interpersonal skills. Like any clinical procedure, interviewing is a muscle that requires reps. Here are five ways to build your interview presence while you’re still in the trenches of your pre-med years. 1. The "Patient-First" Narrative: Reframe Your…
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Medical School Interview Prep - Your Guide To Success!
Medical schools will invite you for an interview if after reviewing your application, they find you to be a promising candidate for their class. Interviews enable schools to: ● get to know you better ● assess how you think, express yourself, and relate to others ● probe the depth of your interest in medicine and their…