Even the most capable and brightest students will find medical school tremendously challenging. Finding the balance between school and life outside of medical school, time management, board exams, clinical rotations, and finances are just a few aspects students report as overwhelming at times. Fortunately, the Indiana University School of Medicine recognizes these challenges and has created community spaces on campus to facilitate learning and on-site support services. The school recognizes students need support from faculty, peers, and other staff members, and these learning communities provide students with the support they need. Describe what you feel will be the most challenging part of medical school and how you plan to overcome those challenges. When doing so, the interviewer will see how you handle adversity and have resilience when faced with challenging situations.
