Mercy College Physician Assistant Mock Interview

Prepare for 35 Mercy College PA program interview questions covering clinical reasoning, patient care scenarios, and program fit.

Question 12 of 35

Tell us about a weakness you would like to improve on while attending Mercy College.

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Rachelle Enns

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.

The interview panel would like to hear that you are humble enough to admit you have a weakness and self-aware enough to realize a fault. Pick a weakness that is not a core skill for your success as a student at Mercy College. You can be candid in your answer, recognizing that you aren't great at something and acknowledging your need to improve. Be sure to have an action plan to improve this weakness.

Rachelle Enns

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.

"I believe I could improve on my written and verbal communication skills as I tend to be blunter than I would like to be at times. I enrolled in a week-long workshop this summer to become a more eloquent communicator. I hope to gain skills in this workshop that I can continue to utilize during my university career."

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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.

Perhaps you are watching TED talks to gain skills in a particular area, reading the latest-and-greatest book on the subject, or taking a seminar at a nearby community center. We are all human with our weaknesses, so don't be afraid to share yours!

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35Mercy College Interview Questions & Answers

1.At Mercy College, we want students who have a true passion for medicine. What appeals to you most about working in the medical field?

2.In your opinion, what is the most concerning issue facing the medical industry today?

3.Tell us about your overall academic performance so far. Where have you excelled, and where could you improve?

4.Why should Mercy College accept you over another student with the same qualifications?

5.What do you feel is the single most important quality a PA should possess?

6.At Mercy College, we encourage the continual development of our students, both professionally and personally. What is your self-development plan?

7.Mercy College requires students interested in our PA program to have an average GPA of 3.0. What is your average GPA?

8.What is your favorite area of medicine so far? Which is your least favorite? Why?

9.If you could meet anyone in the history of medicine, who would you choose and why?

10.What questions do you have for us about Mercy College?

11.The interview panel would like to see that you have done your research. What do you know about Mercy College?

12.Tell us about a weakness you would like to improve on while attending Mercy College.

13.What research did you conduct before choosing to apply to Mercy College?

14.Tell us something that we would not know about you from reading your CV.

15.What achievement are you most proud of on your path to becoming a PA?

16.What are you reading right now?

17.Tell us about your experience and thoughts on handling blood and other bodily fluids. You will be subject to challenging scenarios in your role as a PA. How do you feel about this?

18.What other schools have you applied to and where does Mercy College rank?

19.Mercy College wants students who are engaged and stay current on trends in the medical industry. Which medical-related newspapers, journals, or publications do you read to stay in touch with new medical discoveries and current events?

20.How do you express your opinions on controversial topics such as abortion, euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide, and cloning?

21.What is your opinion on socialized health care versus privatized health care?

22.Mercy College takes a strong stance on student cheating. How would you react if you discovered a classmate cheating?

23.How do you respond to feedback and criticism? Describe a situation where your work was criticized. What was your immediate reaction to the situation?

24.Who in your life mentors or inspires you?

25.How well do you think you have performed in this interview today?

26.When you suffer a setback, how does that emotionally affect you and your work?

27.How would you like to see the delivery of healthcare evolve?

28.As a PA, you need certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Have you started preparing for the PA-C exam?