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Why do you want to be a doctor?

Most medical school interviews will start with this question or at least mention it at some point in the process. Furthermore, students may get flustered by it despite having a rehearsed answer. Many univers...
JB
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In interview stage, candidates will often be given two conflicting articles and be asked to evaluate them and explain their thought process. How would you do this?

Start with prior knowledge- What do you know about this subject- if anything? What would you like to know? How does your prior knowledge compare with the information given in the articles? What insight can t...
OB
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Why do you want to study medicine?

I'd ask for the student to give me their answer to the question, and then provide feedback based on what they said. Ideas for my response to their answer:This is a very common question! You will be asked it ...
CG
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What would you do in a medical ethical dilemma?

When asked a question like this in a medical school interview or entry test it is imperative to outline and explore the four pillars of medical ethics. These are beneficence, non-malficence, justice and auto...
TN
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What are your most important pieces of advice for performing well at a medicine interview?

Be confident but friendly - if you don't know the answer try your best but do not lie. Back yourself up - give examples for every skill or quality you claim to have and demonstrate why this would be suitable...
ZR
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