Hello there, my name is Richard McMunn from the interview training company, PassMyInterview.com.
And in this tutorial, I will teach you how to prepare for and pass a medical school interview.
So, if you have a medical school interview coming up, please stick around, make sure
you watch this tutorial fully from beginning to end, because I promise to help you PASS
YOUR INTERVIEW and to achieve that goal, this is what I will cover… I will give you a
list of medical school interview questions that I recommend you prepare for. I will also
give you great sample answers to those questions to help you succeed. I will tell you the qualities
that you have to demonstrate during your medical school interview. And I will also tell you
about further resources you can gain access to. So, four strong reasons why you should
stick around and watch this tutorial fully from beginning to end. Now, just quickly,
before I get into the training and the interview questions and answers… a very warm welcome
to this medical school interview training presentation. My name is Richard McMunn. That
is me there in the center of the screen. I've been helping people for 20 years now to pass
their interviews. I always do that by giving you TOP SCORING ANSWERS you can't find anywhere
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Let's now get into those medical school interview questions and the top scoring answers. The
first question I want to cover is: Why do you want to be a doctor? Now, the most effective
way to answer this medical school interview question is to write down a list of things
you feel you will gain from being a doctor, and also how your work will help others in
the process. So here's a great model answer to help you. Here we go. “I have considered
carefully the reasons why I want to be a Doctor, and also the responsibility that comes with
the role. There are 5 genuine reasons why I want to become a Doctor, and these include,
the fact I already have a PASSION FOR MEDICINE which stems back many years – this will
help me to study hard and achieve my goals. I also feel I will gain the most job satisfaction
from HELPING OTHERS GET BETTER and also INFLUENCING THEM TO LEAD HEALTHIER LIVES. Other reasons
include the fact I will get to WORK WITH OTHER LIKE-MINDED PROFESSIONALS who are all working
towards the same goal, and also the fact it is a job that requires CONTINUAL LEARNING
AND DEVELOPMENT.” I've given you there a very positive answer. It covers 5 reasons
why you might want to become a doctor. Obviously, you can add to those if you want to. But that’s
a great first answer to the medical school interview question, why do you want to be
a doctor? Let's move on to the next question. What do you think the challenges are of being
a doctor? This medical school interview question is rather cleverly assessing whether or not
you have the maturity and strength of character to deal with the many challenges that will
inevitably come with being a doctor. Here's my suggested answer. “I think the challenges
will be many and varied, including the fact THE POPULATION IS RISING and PEOPLE ARE LIVING
LONGER, which means the WORKLOAD will continue to increase. This requires an ability to organize
your workload effectively, and to also make sure you EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY as this can help
you to complete your work more efficiently and organize appointments. Other challenges
will include the rise in MENTAL HEALTH issues and the need to constantly assess and IMPROVE
COMMUNICATION with patients and medical care providers. There are also other challenges
in respect of dealing with and responding to the RISE IN PANDEMICS and the need, at
times, to CONDUCT CONSULTATIONS ONLINE without seeing your patients face-to-face. I believe
I have the strength of character to deal with these situations but I do not underestimate
the challenges that come with the role of a Doctor. I will embrace the challenges professionally
and positively and I will always make sure I carry out my work diligently and professionally.”
That shows you have a level of awareness of the different challenges that will come your
way when you are a doctor, and you are best positioned to deal with them. The next question
of your medical school interview is: Why have you decided to choose medicine and not some
other field where you can help others? So, give a genuine and honest reason here for
choosing medicine, and think of the trigger point that made you want to study and become
a doctor. What was your motivation for studying medicine? Here's a great example answer to
help you. “I chose medicine because not only is it fascinating and there is so much
learn, but as a Doctor, I will get to help and influence others in an incredibly significant
way. We all value our health, so advising people and helping them to get better is a
responsibility that I would cherish and value. My grandfather became ill during later life
and I got to witness first-hand how he was treated and cared for by the medical staff
at the hospital. It was then that I got to see the important and tireless work they all
do, and that experience reaffirmed my already established desire to study medicine and ultimately
achieve my goal of becoming a Doctor.” That's another great answer! The next question. What
qualities do you possess that set you apart from other medical school candidates? In your
response to this medical school interview question, try to align the qualities you have
with that of a doctor, and also mention the qualities you possess that will help you to
succeed at medical school. Here's a model answer for you. “The qualities I have that
set me apart from others include a DESIRE AND PASSION TO CONTINUALY LEARN AND DEVELOP.
To be a competent Doctor requires an ability to always improve, and this is something I
will enjoy through the course of my studies and my career. I also have STRONG ANALYTICAL
SKILLS, the ABILITY TO WORK TIRELSESSLY UNDER PRESSURE whilst maintaining concentration
levels, and I also believe I have LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT POTENTIAL, too. I am also a SOLID
COMMUNICATOR and I believe I could adapt my style of communication to cater for people
of all ages, backgrounds and situations. Finally, I am also someone who is grateful for the
opportunities that come my way. Getting into Medical School is not a given. You have to
work hard; you have to understand that places are valuable, and that the Medical School
needs to know you are going to put in the effort required whilst also acting a positive
role model for their establishment. I will do all of those things, and I strongly feel
I have the foundations to become a great Doctor.” Next question: How do you plan to get the
most out of your time whilst at medical school? This interview question is assessing whether
or not you already have a plan in place of how to study and how you will structure your
workload and responsibilities whilst you are attending medical school. Here's another great
answer for you. “I have already considered this carefully and I do have a plan in place
of what I will do whilst I am at Medical School. I will plan my study time meticulously and
in an organized manner. Through self-analysis, I already know what type of leaner I am, so
this makes it easier for me to divide my study time up effectively. I will review my study
material regularly, I will write plenty of notes during lectures, I will make sure my
environment is commensurate to effective learning, and I will always use visuals where possible
to retain the information needed. There will be a lot of study time at Medical School,
so it’s important I maintain a healthy lifestyle, I maintain a positive mental attitude, I make
sure I eat healthily, and I also make sure I dedicate some time to exercise. All of these
things will serve to increase concentration levels and also improve my memory.” OK,
so the next thing to do is to watch my Doctor Interview Questions and Answers training video,
right here on YouTube. Just CLICK THAT LINK at the top right hand corner of the video,
and it will take you through to my doctor interview questions and answers video that
will help you as well to prepare for Medical School interviews. I hope you've enjoyed that!
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listening. I wish you all the best to successfully passing your medical school interview. Have
a brilliant day.