Medical Interview Questions Archives

27 12, 2022

3 Ways to Stand Out During Your Medical School Interview
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3 Ways to Stand Out During Your Medical School Interview

Michael Moore2023-11-03T01:34:11-04:00

Medical school interviews can be nerve-racking. There’s no denying that. And most applicants would agree that they feel this way about them– at least in the beginning when you are just starting out and have less experience doing them. Medical school interviews are a key part of the admissions process, and with thoughtful preparation and practice, they can really help you stand out from other applicants. Just like the other portions of the admissions process, your medical school interviews deserve time and preparation. (So, don’t overlook this step!) Here are three ways to stand out during your medical school interviews… [...]

3 Ways to Stand Out During Your Medical School InterviewMichael Moore2023-11-03T01:34:11-04:00

20 09, 2022

Preparing For The Unexpected In Your Medical School Interview
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Preparing For The Unexpected In Your Medical School Interview

Michael Moore2023-11-06T03:28:56-05:00

[fsn_row][fsn_column width="12"][fsn_text] The medical school interview is one of the most important steps of the application process. It’s essential that you understand what to expect, what to wear and how to prepare for the unexpected question that may (and probably will) come during at least one of your interviews. There are several different kinds of interviews including in-person one-on-one interviews, video interviews and multiple mini interviews (MMIs). Remember, while you’re being quizzed, it’s also a good opportunity for you to ask questions, tour the campus and learn more about the program. How to prepare for your interviews [...]

Preparing For The Unexpected In Your Medical School InterviewMichael Moore2023-11-06T03:28:56-05:00

16 08, 2022

Mentally Preparing Yourself for Med School Interviews
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Mentally Preparing Yourself for Med School Interviews

Michael Moore2023-11-06T06:27:57-05:00

Mentally Preparing Yourself for Med School Interviews Once you reach the interview stage of medical school admissions, you can concentrate your efforts on making sure you nail them. After all, you’ve completed your MCAT, essays, and volunteering. You’re well on your way to finishing your senior year pre-med. Now, the only thing standing between you and that acceptance letter is your interview Your medical school interviews determine what the rest of your life looks like, and preparation is everything. Even though interviews don’t start until later this fall and go into the winter, beginning your preparations months in advance [...]

Mentally Preparing Yourself for Med School InterviewsMichael Moore2023-11-06T06:27:57-05:00

26 07, 2022

Secondary Essays for the 2022-2023 Season: What To Expect
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Secondary Essays for the 2022-2023 Season: What To Expect

Michael Moore2023-11-07T02:20:38-05:00

Secondary Essays for the 2022-2023 Season: What To Expect At Code Blue Essays, it's our job to prepare you for everything the application season sends your way. Now that it’s July, we turn our focus squarely to the secondary essays you must complete for your medical school applications in the coming weeks. In terms of relative importance, secondaries are no more or less “important” than your primary applications, but getting a secondary application shows that a school wants to get to know you a little bit better and decide whether you are a good fit for their programs. Secondaries [...]

Secondary Essays for the 2022-2023 Season: What To ExpectMichael Moore2023-11-07T02:20:38-05:00

17 05, 2022

Are You Showing Admissions Committees the Best Version of You?
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Are You Showing Admissions Committees the Best Version of You?

Michael Moore2023-11-07T02:37:04-05:00

At Code Blue Essays, we have watched as medical admissions have become more competitive than ever. We know that as it gets tougher to gain admission to medical school, candidates have to submit an application showing admissions committees their best. We have been helping students do just that since 2014. Keep reading for ways you can transform your application from “good” to great! Choosing Clinical Experiences Good: Getting the required 100 hours of clinical experience in one summer shadowing a family friend who is a physician, and then turning your attention to maintaining your grades and focusing on the MCAT. [...]

Are You Showing Admissions Committees the Best Version of You?Michael Moore2023-11-07T02:37:04-05:00

18 01, 2022

Making the Most Out of Your Clinical Experience
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Making the Most Out of Your Clinical Experience

Michael Moore2023-11-07T03:28:58-05:00

Making the Most Out of Your Clinical Experience: Clinical experience is one of the most scrutinized components of your medical school application. It can be easy to think of the clinical experience part of your pre-med career as a “box to check" or a stepping-stone to your medical school career. However, at Code Blue Essays, we see the bigger picture. Clinical experience – whether you will be shadowing a local family medicine doctor, working at a phlebotomy clinic, or volunteering at a hospital – is an opportunity, and not simply an obligation. Below, find some tips on how to make [...]

Making the Most Out of Your Clinical ExperienceMichael Moore2023-11-07T03:28:58-05:00

2 11, 2021

11 Ways to Answer the Most Overlooked Medical School Interview Question
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11 Ways to Answer the Most Overlooked Medical School Interview Question

Michael Moore2023-11-08T01:41:48-05:00

11 Ways to Answer the Most Overlooked Medical School Interview Question: Medical school interview season continues, which means we are back with another round of need-to-know information to help you make it through your interviews without a hitch. When preparing for an interview, medical school hopefuls spend a lot of time getting introspective. After all, interviewers will likely ask students all about themselves. They’ll ask about work experience, motivation, and classes. There’s one question, however, that you may have overlooked in all your preparation. The question? “Do you have any questions for us?” Good interviewees are prepared for this question, [...]

11 Ways to Answer the Most Overlooked Medical School Interview Question Michael Moore2023-11-08T01:41:48-05:00

19 10, 2021

Waiting for Interview Invites? We’ve got you covered.
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Waiting for Interview Invites? We’ve got you covered.

Michael Moore2023-11-08T01:45:35-05:00

Waiting for Interview Invites? We’ve got you covered. It’s late October, and many medical school hopefuls are on pins and needles waiting for the coveted invitation to interview. If you submitted secondary applications at the earliest possible opportunity, it is likely that you have been waiting months at this point for an interview invitation. The uncertainty can be nerve-wracking! After sending out secondary applications, waiting on an interview invite leaves applicants feeling anxious, but more importantly - powerless. There is nothing left to do but wait. Or is there? Here are three things you should have on your to-do list [...]

Waiting for Interview Invites? We’ve got you covered. Michael Moore2023-11-08T01:45:35-05:00

5 10, 2021

10 Tips for Virtual Interview Success
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10 Tips for Virtual Interview Success

Michael Moore2023-11-08T01:48:45-05:00

10 Tips for Virtual Interview Success With medical program interviews being mainly conducted virtually for the 2021-2022 season, Code Blue Essays is here to provide the tips you need to find success in the digital world. We are dedicating this blog to the essential guidelines for conducting yourself before, during, and after a medical school interview done in the virtual realm. Preparing for the interview 1) Collect All The Information You Can Collect all the information you can, just as you would in a non-virtual interview. You’ll want to know which platform the school utilizes for interviews and whether [...]

10 Tips for Virtual Interview Success Michael Moore2023-11-08T01:48:45-05:00

21 09, 2021

Questions You Should Expect to Answer in a Medical School Interview
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Questions You Should Expect to Answer in a Medical School Interview

Michael Moore2023-11-08T01:51:11-05:00

Questions You Should Expect to Answer in a Medical School Interview: With interview season right around the corner, your time to prepare is here. Code Blue Essays is here for you when it comes to comprehensive interview prep! Interview Genius helps you build the skills for a flawless interview season. Going into your preparation, knowing your responses to certain question types can make all the difference! Your interviewers have already “seen” you on paper, but this is your chance to impress them in person, so start by mastering the following common questions: The resume-based question Medical School interviewers love to ask [...]

Questions You Should Expect to Answer in a Medical School Interview Michael Moore2023-11-08T01:51:11-05:00