To assist in student success during medical school, IU School of Medicine provides a wide range of student support services to ensure students have access to personal counseling, recreational facilities, peer support groups, healthcare, and other critical resources to balance the intensity of medical training. The school also provides students with advising support and personalized mentoring. And, if students need help in other areas, the university offers disability accommodations, advocacy and complaint handling, financial support, exam preparation, and mock interviews to ensure their academic progress stays on track.

Every medical student will encounter academic challenges, so it's important to know that you are not alone when experiencing difficulty. The interviewers want to see that you can handle these difficulties with as much emotional intelligence and poise as possible. Perhaps you reach out to other students when you encounter difficulties in your academic studies. Maybe you have additional conversations with your professors, or perhaps you engage a tutor to help you better understand the material. Discuss your approach and how it has benefitted you in the past. In addition, be sure to mention you are aware of the services IU offers and will not hesitate to use them if needed.