Mercy College Physician Assistant Mock Interview

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

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

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The interviewers want to know how your undergraduate program has prepared you for attending your final years of school at Mercy College. Discuss what interested you the most and where you had the most significant challenges while earning your Bachelor's degree. While attending undergraduate studies, you likely learned some core skills that would be transferable to your time at Mercy College.

Rachelle Enns

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"I am very proud of my achievements during my undergrad education. Those courses added so much value that I will bring to my graduate program. My best courses included X, Y, and Z. I feel that I excelled in these because they are related to the area of medicine I plan to end up in as a physician assistant. Regarding areas of improvement, I think I can better myself in terms of time management. I overextended myself last semester with volunteer opportunities, and my study time suffered slightly. Now that I have identified the reason behind my time management challenges, I will only see improvement moving forward."

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Spend more time talking about the area you have excelled in your studies and less time talking about where you could improve. You want the interviewers to remember you for your strengths, not your weaknesses. When describing the area you could improve, explain what steps you have taken to turn that weakness into a strength.

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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?