Temple University Pharmacy School Mock Interview
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If you could meet anyone in the history of medicine, who would you choose and why?
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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.
This is more of a personal interest question, making it tough to give a wrong answer. Think back to any of the 'founding fathers' (and mothers!) of medicine. There may be someone who has a story that resonates with you the most. Perhaps that person discovered/created/invented something that you admire. It's also a great idea to think of the most burning question you would have for that individual. Be sure to add passion to your answer so the interviewers can sense your genuine interest.
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.
"If I could meet anyone in the history of medicine, I would go back to the very beginning and meet Hippocrates. I find it fascinating that he was the first person ever to believe that disease and death were not a result of the anger of the Gods. I would ask him what that first conversation sounded like when he first said to others that disease is not caused by superstitious belief. He would have had to have faced so many roadblocks, yet, he continued to believe in his work."
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Focus on choosing one person in the history of medicine you admire the most. While there may be many people in the history of medicine you would like to meet, the interviewers want you to choose one that stands out to you the most.
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