"Remember that the person sitting across from you is a human being that wants to have a connection and a conversation with you" Except when it's 2020 and schools like LECOM use a completely non-synchronous recorded interview format...
I guess Im asking the wrong place but does anyone know a way to get back into an instagram account? I stupidly forgot my password. I would appreciate any tricks you can offer me!
I used to interview medical school applicants and stopped asking the applicant why he or she wanted to be a doctor. I would get same answer from pretty much every applicant and it did not help me know the applicant better nor did it distinguish one applicant from another.
I don't think the goal is to distinguish one applicant from another-the goal is to make sure students are there for the right reasons and not just because they love Grey's Anatomy. Having a student enter this field not knowing why they are doing it will lead to burnout or worse.
@@riyapradhan8662 What I would say is: When I was a little girl, my grandfather died. I was shocked because I truly thought doctors could save everyone. I would get pain in my side after running, when I asked my mother what it was she said, don't worry, it's just a "stitch". That wasn't the answer I was looking for. I wanted to know exactly what caused that feeling...what was my BODY doing to cause that pain. I was blessed (or cursed) with curiosity that never ends. And, this is the truth, when I relax on the couch with a good book...it's anatomy & physiology, pharmacology, or microbiology.
Do you know what the interview question I remember most is? "If all of the medical schools closed tomorrow, what would you do?" You need to have an answer for that, too. This is a nice way of asking you, do you have a plan B or are you being unrealistic or too myopic about your career goals. I really wanted to do research, so PhD program was my answer. You do need to think about this one too!
I read your book and took your advice on how to answer "tell me about yourself" but my interviewer stopped me halfway and said "I want to know why you're sitting here." Was my interviewer unusual? I feel like she really wanted me to answer "why medicine."
What could've happened was the interviewer wanted to know things about you that would make an excellent physician. For example, "from my research experience, I learned to be a good leader, juggle many responsibilities at once while maintaining accuracy, etc."
I had a med school MMI interview yesterday. 2/3 of the raters asked me at the end of the session if I had anything to say to improve my score. What should my response had been. Is this a sign that I did not do well in answering the questions?
I was born with a medical condition (congenital glaucoma) which required multiple surgeries when I was a child, and is at the heart of why I want to become a doctor. Would you advise that I disclose this condition in my personal statement/interview, or do you think it would put me at a disadvantage?
Your explanation is helpful. I just think questioners should ask the actual questions they want answered... especially with how authoritarian and wishy-washy educators have trained students to be. There’s something to be said for being asked a more precise question.
Is having a passion for the human body and its capabilities, as well as wanting to be apart of the advancement of science a fancy way to put that I like science?
I actually have this question..I am an international student majoring in BA psychology, I wish to join med school. I got my mcat books and i have plans to do post baccalaureate as doing prerequisites in my country for an arts student is impossible. I also found out that there are very less med schools accepting international students. Can you advice me, if it will be better to do my pre med in USA or post baccalaureate will help me???
Post-bac, in my opinion, is a waste of time. Get a masters degree in something instead, this will help your acceptance much more than post-bac, which interviewers just see as churning through more undergrad and a sign that you were rejected before. I was accepted to medical school in 1987 during my senior year of college, and got MD in 1991.
Ok but what if my interests is what I study, which is like genetics and neuroscience. I don't want to sound boring but that's literally my passions right now in my life + being a PA 😂
then don't say you are boring and antisocial. Just tell them you love painting your wall magnolia and talk about how this activity helps you destress and get your creative juices flowing. But if an interview asks about your weakness, talk about how you are introverted but care about the wellbeing of others. Share how you wish you were better at voicing your opinion or showing concern, but just felt nervous to express yourself. Then demonstrate how you expanded your horizons and pushed yourself outside of your comfort zone. Talk about how you were motivated to become involved in community service or serve on a board (etc). Discuss how you were confronted with a dilemma or a complicated task during one of those activities, and how you grew as a person and learned to be more sociable and considerate of others through this experience. Elaborate on how that experience taught you the importance of team work and how working with others goes more smoothly when you make an effort to connect with them on a personal level. Conclude this by reflecting on how making a conscious effort to be sociable and try new things was rewarding, and how you will continue to keep an open mind and socialize with others moving forward. But of course, only say all of these things if they are true and if you made an effort. Best of luck.
@@MedicalSchoolHQ thank you, appreciate you responding to criticism. The pre med experience is often times learning a million things of what not to do instead of productive advice.
"Remember that the person sitting across from you is a human being that wants to have a connection and a conversation with you" Except when it's 2020 and schools like LECOM use a completely non-synchronous recorded interview format...
I guess Im asking the wrong place but does anyone know a way to get back into an instagram account?
I stupidly forgot my password. I would appreciate any tricks you can offer me!
This is so helpful! Every video I watch teaches me something new!! Love the content.
Thanks!
This is the best video about this topic! Very straightforward and no non-sense.
I used to interview medical school applicants and stopped asking the applicant why he or she wanted to be a doctor. I would get same answer from pretty much every applicant and it did not help me know the applicant better nor did it distinguish one applicant from another.
I don't think the goal is to distinguish one applicant from another-the goal is to make sure students are there for the right reasons and not just because they love Grey's Anatomy. Having a student enter this field not knowing why they are doing it will lead to burnout or worse.
Can you tell me a good and perfect example to say in this question??
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The truth?
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What I would say is:
When I was a little girl, my grandfather died. I was shocked because I truly thought doctors could save everyone.
I would get pain in my side after running, when I asked my mother what it was she said, don't worry, it's just a "stitch".
That wasn't the answer I was looking for. I wanted to know exactly what caused that feeling...what was my BODY doing to cause that pain.
I was blessed (or cursed) with curiosity that never ends.
And, this is the truth, when I relax on the couch with a good book...it's anatomy & physiology, pharmacology, or microbiology.
@@danni1993 So did that work for you to get into medical school?? 😆
Can confirm that this was amazing advice and really helped on interviews! Thanks Dr. Gray, sincerely. Telling a story is the way.
Love medcat : )
Finished watching this & the mailman just delivered the book. Time to deep dive into it & follow this video series!
Do you know what the interview question I remember most is? "If all of the medical schools closed tomorrow, what would you do?" You need to have an answer for that, too. This is a nice way of asking you, do you have a plan B or are you being unrealistic or too myopic about your career goals. I really wanted to do research, so PhD program was my answer. You do need to think about this one too!
What was your answer?
@@sabinarojas-franco1875 At the time, I was interested in a career in research, so I said I would get a PhD and do research.
I read your book and took your advice on how to answer "tell me about yourself" but my interviewer stopped me halfway and said "I want to know why you're sitting here." Was my interviewer unusual? I feel like she really wanted me to answer "why medicine."
What could've happened was the interviewer wanted to know things about you that would make an excellent physician.
For example, "from my research experience, I learned to be a good leader, juggle many responsibilities at once while maintaining accuracy, etc."
Could you provide an example of how to phrase the real reason why someone would want to go to medical school?
This was great, thank you! now I know why I totally bombed that question on my last interview. Lessons learned, will be ready the next time!
A friend recommended your book and I chose to get it.
I had a med school MMI interview yesterday. 2/3 of the raters asked me at the end of the session if I had anything to say to improve my score. What should my response had been. Is this a sign that I did not do well in answering the questions?
did you get in?
This video was so exceptional helpful. Thank you so much for this video 🙏🙏🙏
I was born with a medical condition (congenital glaucoma) which required multiple surgeries when I was a child, and is at the heart of why I want to become a doctor. Would you advise that I disclose this condition in my personal statement/interview, or do you think it would put me at a disadvantage?
Its a pretty good reason to become a doctor .
That's definitely a good reason
Your explanation is helpful. I just think questioners should ask the actual questions they want answered... especially with how authoritarian and wishy-washy educators have trained students to be. There’s something to be said for being asked a more precise question.
Thank u so much for helping
I love watching your videos
Is this a good way to answer for a job interview as well?
Thanks for this
Amazing video. 👍🏼
Is having a passion for the human body and its capabilities, as well as wanting to be apart of the advancement of science a fancy way to put that I like science?
I actually have this question..I am an international student majoring in BA psychology, I wish to join med school. I got my mcat books and i have plans to do post baccalaureate as doing prerequisites in my country for an arts student is impossible. I also found out that there are very less med schools accepting international students. Can you advice me, if it will be better to do my pre med in USA or post baccalaureate will help me???
Post-bac, in my opinion, is a waste of time. Get a masters degree in something instead, this will help your acceptance much more than post-bac, which interviewers just see as churning through more undergrad and a sign that you were rejected before. I was accepted to medical school in 1987 during my senior year of college, and got MD in 1991.
Ok but what if my interests is what I study, which is like genetics and neuroscience. I don't want to sound boring but that's literally my passions right now in my life + being a PA 😂
I grew up in a rural neighborhood where we had lawns...lol...
Don't you think the interviewer didn't ask the right or specific question? It is a communication issue. To guess a question is not good for medicine.
let me know if you want dr najeeb lecture videos or any kind of updated books and lecture videos.
Awesome!
What if I’m a boring guy who doesn’t socialise much, has no friends and loves painting my wall magnolia?
then med school isn't for you
then don't say you are boring and antisocial. Just tell them you love painting your wall magnolia and talk about how this activity helps you destress and get your creative juices flowing.
But if an interview asks about your weakness, talk about how you are introverted but care about the wellbeing of others. Share how you wish you were better at voicing your opinion or showing concern, but just felt nervous to express yourself. Then demonstrate how you expanded your horizons and pushed yourself outside of your comfort zone. Talk about how you were motivated to become involved in community service or serve on a board (etc).
Discuss how you were confronted with a dilemma or a complicated task during one of those activities, and how you grew as a person and learned to be more sociable and considerate of others through this experience.
Elaborate on how that experience taught you the importance of team work and how working with others goes more smoothly when you make an effort to connect with them on a personal level.
Conclude this by reflecting on how making a conscious effort to be sociable and try new things was rewarding, and how you will continue to keep an open mind and socialize with others moving forward.
But of course, only say all of these things if they are true and if you made an effort. Best of luck.
@@jamielannister3627it isn’t for you either lol
Then you deserve to be in med school more than these other fake socialite brown nosers
Hello, Dr.Gray, got a question - I am currently applying for Bsc Nursing. Is it good way to start a pathway to become a surgeon?
sorry could only focus on the walking dead actions figures and now I need to buy
Many just want to be a doctor because it is prestigious, profitable ets.
Do you think it's a good idea to respond to the first question with: what would you like to know?
This guy is so brutal I’m sorry
What a lot of bs. Find something else to do. You are smart enough
Asks students not to answer why medicine with unoriginal answers, when this video is also a fancy way of rephrasing what not to do. Low yield
sorry to waste your time! I'll try harder next time! ;-)
@@MedicalSchoolHQ thank you, appreciate you responding to criticism. The pre med experience is often times learning a million things of what not to do instead of productive advice.
@@danielzheng2242 Which hospital system are you affiliated with? Or which med school are you in?