Questions and Answers
How would your friends and supervisors or professors describe you?
Why NEOMED?
What would you do to fix the current healthcare system?
What frightens you most about medical school? What excites you?
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Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
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If you could have dinner with one person alive or dead, who would it be and why?
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If you do not get into medical school, what other careers or options would you pursue?
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What is your biggest disappointment, and what are you most proud of?
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What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
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How would you describe your method of thinking?
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What personal experiences have made you want to become a doctor?
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What do you think of providing care to patients with no insurance?
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How do you relax?
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Have you considered a specialty and why?
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What do you hope to get out of being a physician?
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Where do you intend to practice?
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Tell us about your research.
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What do you think will be a major problem in medicine in the future?
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Since when have you wanted to be a doctor and what made you decide on this profession?
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What grade are you most proud of, not necessarily an A, but the one you feel you really earned?
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What non-science class would you recommend to me?
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What was the best and worst day of your life?
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What is your biggest failure?
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How do you handle stress?
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What would you do if you didn't get accepted to medical school?
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What do you think about the current healthcare system compared to other countries?
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What would I say to a parent who is against vaccination for religious reasons?
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What are the last two books you read?
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What will be your biggest challenge in medical school?
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Name a time where you were unfairly represented.
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Why did you choose your present undergraduate institution?
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What does it take to be a great doctor?
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How are your current experiences in research and volunteering preparing you for medical school?
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Name 2 problems with the medical field and what you would do to fix them.
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Name a time when things didn't go the way you had planned.
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Favorite movie? Book?
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What was your favorite class?
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Who do you turn to when you're struggling with a decision?
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If you were a cell, which one would you be?
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What did you do to prepare for the MCAT?
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How do you budget your time?
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What will be your biggest challenge when you are a physician?
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Describe a time when you encountered conflict while working in a group and the methods you used to resolve it.
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Are you motivated by grades?
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Describe how you've overcome resistance to an idea.
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What qualities do you possess that will make you a good doctor?
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What would you do if your friend was cheating on a test?
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How does malpractice insurance affect your decision of wanting to practice medicine?
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Who is your role model and why?
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What do you believe will be your legacy?
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Provide an example of an ethical dilemma and how you overcame it.
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If a student had the questions to one of my tests, would you look at it?
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Your fellow M4 comes in to the clinic smelling like alcohol, what do you do?
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What class would you recommend to another student (outside of pre-med/science classes)?
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Pelvic exams in patients under anesthesia?
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Tell me what you think about the Affordable Care Act.
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Do you think it's right for the government to tell me what I can and can't do regarding things that only affect me (wear a seatbelt, smoke pot in my own home, etc.)?
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You are doing a surgical clerkship and you see me cut something I shouldn't have (resulting in a negative outcome). How do you respond?
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You are the sole member of an ethics committee and you have to decide who to give a liver to: a 54-year-old successful senator with a family or an 18-year-old who just got out of prison and has a girlfriend (both are EXACTLY the same otherwise), who would you give the liver to?
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What are the most pressing issues in the medical field today?
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Who do you think was the person of the year?
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You discover a colleague has a substance abuse problem. What do you do?
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Study Notes
NEOMED Interview Preparation
- Respondent's qualities are highlighted through external references from friends, supervisors, and professors.
- Importance of articulating a personal connection to NEOMED, including specific attributes of the institution.
- Ideas for improving the current healthcare system, emphasizing innovation and patient care improvement.
- Acknowledgment of fears and excitements regarding medical school experiences, providing a balanced perspective.
- Vision for career advancement in the next decade, focusing on aspirations and impact in medicine.
- Personal reflections on influential figures, revealing values and motivations.
- Alternative career paths considered if not accepted into medical school, showcasing adaptability and planning.
- Personal achievements and disappointments, illustrating growth and resilience.
- Self-assessment of strengths and weaknesses, indicating self-awareness and personal growth areas.
- Description of thinking methods, focusing on problem-solving and critical thinking.
- Personal experiences that fueled the desire to pursue medicine, connecting emotional journeys with professional goals.
- Perspectives on providing care to uninsured patients, highlighting empathy and understanding of healthcare accessibility issues.
- Techniques for relaxation, emphasizing the importance of mental health for students.
- Consideration of medical specialties and motivations for choosing specific fields.
- Expectations from a career as a physician, including contributing to patient care and community health.
- Preferred practice location, reflecting on community ties and service commitments.
- Summary of research experiences, emphasizing relevance to medical training.
- Predictions of future medical challenges, identifying societal or technological trends.
- Timeline for the aspiration to become a doctor, detailing pivotal moments of inspiration.
- Significant academic achievements that elicit pride, demonstrating hard work and commitment.
- Recommendations for non-science classes that enhance medical practice perspectives.
- Personal life events—both highs and lows—providing insight into character and resilience.
- Reflection on failures and lessons learned, showcasing growth mindset.
- Strategies for managing stress, crucial for medical professionals.
- Contingency plans for scenarios of medical school rejection, highlighting resilience and determination.
- Comparative views on healthcare systems, reinforcing the value of global perspectives.
- Strategies for engaging in discussions with parents opposed to vaccination due to religious beliefs, emphasizing respectful dialogue.
- Current reading habits reflecting intellectual interests and personal development.
- Anticipated challenges in medical school, preparing for adjustments and demands.
- Experiences of misrepresentation, highlighting issues of fairness and advocacy.
- Motivation behind selecting undergraduate institutions, indicating alignment with personal values and goals.
- Characteristics of a great doctor, emphasizing the qualities necessary for effective patient care.
- Current experiences in research and volunteering that enhance preparedness for medical education.
- Identification of pressing medical issues and proposed solutions, illustrating critical thinking and initiative.
- Adaptability to unexpected challenges, showcasing resilience and problem-solving skills.
- Personal favorites in media, which can reveal personality and interests.
- Preferred classes that contributed to intellectual growth outside of the science curriculum.
- Trusted sources of guidance during decision-making processes, demonstrating a support network.
- Creative metaphors for self-representation, such as identifying with a specific cell type, illustrating individuality.
- Strategies and preparations taken for the MCAT, demonstrating commitment to medical ambitions.
- Time management strategies essential for balancing studies and life responsibilities.
- Anticipated challenges in a future medical practice, indicating forethought about patient care dynamics.
- Conflict resolution experiences within group settings, showcasing teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Motivation by grades and performance metrics, addressing personal learning goals and outcomes.
- Experiences in overcoming resistance to new ideas, highlighting adaptability and persuasion.
- Qualities that enhance efficacy as a physician, spotlighting soft skills and empathy.
- Upholding integrity in academic situations, reflecting on ethical stance against cheating.
- Considerations of malpractice insurance implications on medical practice choices.
- Role models and their impact on professional aspirations in medicine, indicating values and inspirations.
- Reflections on anticipated legacies, considering the long-term impact on patients and communities.
- Ethical dilemmas faced and resolutions found, demonstrating integrity and critical thinking.
- Response to academic dishonesty among peers, emphasizing ethics and supportive action.
- Professional considerations around sensitive topics such as patient care and procedural ethics.
- Perspectives on healthcare legislation like the Affordable Care Act, showcasing knowledge of policy impact.
- Views on personal freedom versus government regulations regarding health-related decisions.
- Handling breaches of medical protocol, focusing on patient safety and professional accountability.
- Ethical decision-making in critical situations, illustrating moral reasoning and compassion in patient care.
- Identification of key issues in contemporary medicine, emphasizing awareness of industry challenges.
- Recognition of impactful individuals within a defined time frame, showcasing awareness of societal contributions.
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