How to Interview for Medical College
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"How to Interview for Medical College" will help you understand and prepare for the most important interview in your life - admission to medical school. This guide is written by Dr. Kristen Nelson, a noted veterinarian, speaker and author. Dr. Nelson also serves with the Physicians Consulting Network.
After examing the interview process, admissions committee composition and the strategies employed by various committees,the guide covers a variety of topics to help you stand out from all the other applicants. Topics range from tips for sound communication to how to handle the stress of the waiting room. It offers many examples of interview questions for the candidate and even a list of questions you should ask the committee! If you want to be fully prepared for your medical school interview, you need this guide.
Kristen Nelson, D.V.M.
Dr. Kristen Nelson grew up on a farm in Watertown, Minnesota where she developed a deep love for animals of all kinds. She received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine. Kris then completed a small-animal internship at the prestigious Animal Medical Center in New York City.In addition to writing and speaking, she cares for small and exotic animals in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Nelson is widely quoted in the media. Her credits include USA TODAY, The Los Angeles Times, Ladies Home Journal, DisneyFamily.com and numerous radio and television interviews. Kris and her husband, Steve, share their home with rescued cats, birds, and a dog.
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How to Interview for Medical College - Kristen Nelson, D.V.M.
How to Interview for
Medical College
By
Dr. Kristen Nelson
Published By
Veterinary Creative, L.L.C.
Smashwords Edition
How to Interview for Medical College Copyright 2012 by Kristen Nelson, D.V.M. All rights reserved. No part of this e-book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.
For more information, contact:
Kristen Nelson
(480) 236-1841
mailto:drnelson@medschoolapp.com
ISBN-13: 978-1-936278-08-4
ISBN-10: 1-936278-08-1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
General Thoughts
The Interviewers
Interview Strategies
Preparation One Month Prior
Preparation One Week Prior
Preparation One Day Prior
Preparation Day of Interview
Preparation Thirty Minutes Prior to Interview
How to Handle Anxiety
The Waiting Room
Post Interview Behaviors
Sample Interview Questions for Candidates
Don’ts
Sample Questions for Interview Committee
Tips for Sound Communication
Post Interview Thoughts
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on receiving an invitation to interview for medical school! This is a wonderful accomplishment and should fill you with a great sense of pride. It should also boost your confidence. Most applicants never reach the interview stage. Their academic record, personal comments essay, test scores or lack of experience knocked them out of the competition in the first stage. But you have succeeded. Your hard work has paid off. The worries about grades or broad enough experience are over. Now it is time to start preparing for the next stage in the process of entering medical college . . . the interview.
In How to Interview for Medical College
, you will learn about the process of interviewing. This informative guide starts with an explanation of the interview process and the methods used during the interview. Next, a variety of helpful topics are covered including tips for handling anxiety, sample questions and don’ts. This guide also includes a planner of activities starting one month before the date of your interview. Read the entire guide several times before focusing on specific sections. Remember, the key to a successful interview is preparation. Plan, prepare and practice! Your dream of entering medical school depends on it.
GENERAL THOUGHTS
To perform a successful interview, the applicant must understand why the school requires an interview and its importance in the selection process. The purpose of interviewing medical applicants is twofold. First, the admissions counselors use this process to weed out candidates with obvious drawbacks such