The Professional School Interview

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The Professional School Interview

• Lorenzo Foster, MS I
• Gretchen Gillyard, MS II
• Sharhonda Ansley, MS I
• Tomasina Parker, MS II
• Margo Thomas, MS II
• Christina Edwards, MS III
• LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine SNMA Chapter

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How do you get an interview?

• Undergraduate work GPA
• MCAT
• Activities outside of the classroom research,
  community service, organizations
• Complete AMCAS application
• Send in secondaries
• Wait for invitation to interview
• Expenses

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Why do I have to be interviewed?

• Purpose is to match a face with the name on paper
  and to see what kind of personality you have.
• Medicine is not just about science. You must be
  able to communicate to other people well and the
  interview tries to see if you are able to do
  that.
• Sale yourself because the school is trying to
  sale itself to you.
• The people who interview you will be the people
  to speak up for you during the admissions
  committee so show your best face.

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Kinds of interviews

• Blind Interviews only read your personal
  statement
• One on One
• Group interviews
• Being interviewed by a fourth year medical
  student
• Exit interviews

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Day before the interview

• If out of town, arrive the day before the
  interview and stay in the hotel
• Be familiar with the school and why you want to
  attend that school
• Have everything lined up to get to the interview
  on time. Tardiness is not a good first
  impression.

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Day of the interview

• Be aware that everything you say and do that at
  the medical school you are interviewing at can be
  a factor in you getting in or not.
• In other words Be yourself but do not be too
  loose.

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Expected Questions

• Why do you want to be doctor? You should be able
  to answer this question in 2 minutes or less
• Ethical Issues
• Current events
• How do you describe yourself?
• What motivates you?
• If you get a tough question, answer it the best
  your can

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Attire What do I wear for the interview?
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Nails

• Avoid extremely long or uncut nails
• Avoid Flashy nail polish colors
• Keep nails neat and groomed

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Jewelry

• No more than 2 rings per hand or one earring per
  ear
• Avoid flashy and gaudy jewelry
• No tongue rings, nose rings, eyebrow rings etc.

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Shoes

• Avoid open toe and backless
• Mules are a No No!

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Short Skirts

• Skirts should be no more than 3 inches above the
  knee
• Capris and Leggings are a definite NO NO!

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Tatoos

• If you have one that is visible when wearing your
  suit, cover it up!!!

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Bare Legs

• Wear stockings even in summer, humid weather
• Wear nude tone stockings

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Handbags

• Avoid printed or trendy handbags

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Men

• Avoid turtlenecks
• Strong Cologne
• Leather Blazers

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Hair

• Cornrows ?
• Dreads ?
• Braids ?

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Proper Attire
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Ladies
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Men
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Men
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Resources

• www.studentdoctor.net
• www.aamc.org

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Preparing For the Professional School Interview
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• Resources
• Questions
• Research
• Current Events

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STEP 1 RESOURCES
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Websites

• www.studentdoctor.net
• Right hand corner of screen --- jump to
• Scroll down to BIG GUIDE
• Look at Undergraduate Section
• Things to do each undergraduate year
• Study Tips
• MCAT
• Application process
• INTERVIEWING

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Univ. Of Louisville

• http//www.louisville.edu/a-s/biology/aed/intervie
  w.htmPreparing

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STEP 2 Interview Questions
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• Get a list of questions before the interview
• Think About and Answer all the questions HONESTLY
• MOCK INTERVIEW

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MEMORIZE YOUR AMCAS APPLICATION
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STEP 3RESEARCH

• Purpose
• Technique
• Conclusion

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CURRENT EVENTS
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SPECIFICS

• What do interviewers look for and assess?
• What turns interviewers off?
• What kinds of questions are asked?
• What kinds of interviewing approaches do students
  encounter

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ANY QUESTIONS ?????