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So you want to be a doctor? Powerplays and Pitfalls of the Med School Interview

Discover effective strategies to score a winning med school interview and learn what to avoid to ensure success. Gain insights from Dr. John Zic, Associate Dean of Admissions, on how to put things in perspective, prepare thoroughly, and perform with humility and honesty. Avoid annoying mannerisms and arrogance, and embrace authenticity. Good luck on your journey to becoming a doctor!

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So you want to be a doctor? Powerplays and Pitfalls of the Med School Interview

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  1. So you want to be a doctor?Powerplays and Pitfalls of the Med School Interview John Zic, M.D. Associate Dean of Admissions

  2. Powerplays What to do to score a winning med school interview • Put things in perspective • Prepare • Perform with humility and honesty

  3. Powerplays 1. Put things in perspective • The interview is only one componentof the admission process • Being invited for an interview meansthat they are interested in you • Med school faculty come in all shapesand sizes (of personalities)

  4. Powerplays 2. Prepare • Know the who, what, when, where, why of everything on your AMCASapplication • Consider making a time line of activities to identify gaps • Go to the school website and learn

  5. name: Paul Johnson college: MU Chem gpa: 3.6 mcat: 9/12/11/R Undergraduate Timeline fresh soph junior senior summ summ summ Marching Band 15hrs/wk fall only (VP) (Pres) Res.VU Dr. Smith 40hrs/wk Res.VU Dr. Smith 40hrs/wk Vol tutor Grade school 3hrs/wk Vol ER 4hrs/wk Vol homeless shelter 12 hrs/month Student Coordinator

  6. Powerplays 3. Perform with humility and honesty • Perform - polite, engaged, articulate,good eye contact, unrehearsed answers • Humility - You will score points! • Honesty - Expected

  7. Pitfalls What to avoid during a med school interview • Annoying mannerisms • Arrogance

  8. Pitfalls 1. Annoying mannerisms • Excessive hand movement • “Like, I thought I was ….” • Staring at the ground while speaking • Loud laughing

  9. Pitfalls 2. Arrogance • There are already too many arrogantphysicians • Let your transcripts and letters of recommendation do the bragging

  10. Final Thoughts • Be yourself • Be humble • Be honest Good luck in your quest!

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