Practice 40 MCPHS University Pharmacy School interview questions covering clinical scenarios, healthcare values, and your commitment to pharmacy education.
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Attending a pharmacy program is a commitment, and the interviewers know it. Therefore, they're looking for assurances you're up to the challenges ahead. Exemplify emotional maturity by acknowledging that we face stressful situations every day, and highlight your ability to take such situations in stride. A positive attitude can go a long way in demonstrating the ability to lead by example and foster a positive work environment. Discuss in detail how you plan to remain emotionally grounded as you enter this challenging yet rewarding time in your life.

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"I have formed a three-pronged plan to tackle the stressors that may occur during my pharmaceutical program. These three approaches will address my academic stress, the emotional strain of adjusting to my new surroundings as I relocate, and the financial strain associated with high tuition. For academic stress, I plan to create a study schedule that I will stick to closely. I will join study groups to gain a broader perspective from others, and I have made arrangements for a part-time tutor if needed. For the strain that will result from uprooting myself, I have planned to join a couple of university clubs to get to know other students and make new friends, avoiding feelings of loneliness. I also plan to FaceTime my family every week to prevent myself from feeling homesick. The financial commitment to becoming a pharmacist is a reality that I have come to terms with. I have created a solid financial plan to pay back my loans, and I enlisted a financial advisor to help me create a student budget that I will adhere to closely. I feel well-prepared to cope with and address the immense workload and other expectations ahead of me as a pharmacy school student."

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