50 MUST KNOW

PRACTICE MEDICAL SCHOOL

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
+ 5 BONUS QUESTIONS!

Sisan Fregene
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QUESTIONS THEY ALWAYS ASK

Why do you want to be a doctor?

Tell me about yourself?
Why are you interested in this school?
What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
What makes you a strong candidate?

APPROACH/MOTIVATION TOWARDS MEDICINE

Why do you want to be a doctor?

What does being a doctor mean to you?
What was the first experience that led you to want to become a
doctor?
What is the most difficult thing about being a doctor?
Why not a nurse?
What is your motivation to study medicine?
Why do you think you will be a good doctor?
In your opinion, what are the most important qualities of a doctor?
How will you cope with the busy workload and long hours of work
as a doctor?
What do you think will be your greatest challenge in medical
school?

WORK EXPERIENCE/VOLUNTEERING

Talk about work experience/volunteering work/shadowing.

What have your experiences taught you about a career in
medicine?
What did you learn about yourself by volunteering?
How did your perspective shift after your shadowing/volunteering
experience?
How did you arrange this work experience?
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WORK EXPERIENCE/VOLUNTEERING cont'd

Were there any parts of your medical work experience that you
didn't enjoy?
What have you gained from your work
experience/hobbies/community work?

TEAMWORK AND SOFT SKILLS

Tell me about a time you demonstrated teamwork.

Tell me about a time that you demonstrated leadership.
What makes you a good team member/leader?
In your opinion, what makes a good leader?
Tell me about a time you disagreed with another student/teacher?
Tell me about a time when you disagreed with a supervisor.
Why is teamwork important in medicine?
How do you deal with stressful situations?
Tell me about a time when you were under pressure/had multiple
deadlines?
How do you prioritize tasks when you are overwhelmed?

SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING

Tell me about a significant achievement in your life

Can you give me an example of a time when you took on extra
responsibility?
What motivates and drives you?
How will you cope with the heavy workload at medical school?
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ETHICAL AWARENESS AND HOT TOPICS IN HEALTHCARE

Can you tell me about a medically related book or article that you
have read recently?
What is your opinion on abortions?
What is your opinion on euthanasia?
What current medical ethical issues have you come across
recently?
Should cannabis be legalized on the federal level?
What has been the most important development in the healthcare
system recently?

EMPATHY AND INSIGHT

What does empathy mean to you?

What is the difference between empathy and sympathy?
How would you deal with an angry patient or relative?
Tell me about a time you've made a mistake.
Tell me about a time when you've had to support a family member or
a friend?
Tell me about a time that you failed.

GENERAL UNIVERSITY QUESTIONS

What extracurricular activities do you take part in?

And how do these help you to be a better doctor?
How will you contribute to life at this university?
What are your hobbies and interests outside of school?
What is your impression of this university from our open days?
Why do you feel you would fit in well at this university?
Why did you choose this university?
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Practice these questions with classmates,

colleagues, pre-med advisors, or record
yourself! You've got this, future doctor.

Your Medicine Interview Prep Specialist, Sisan Fregene

@getintomedicalschool
References: Zhang, Fei. “50 Medical School Interview Questions.” TheMSAG, 10
Dec. 2020, themsag.com/blogs/medical-school-interviews/50-medical-school-
interview-questions.