The next four years as a medical student might be the toughest you've ever experienced. How will you handle the natural stress of medical school?

The multiple mini interview format allows the interviewer more time to gauge your verbal and non-verbal skills. In looking to hear you talk about how you successfully navigate stress to predict your ability to do so as part of their program, your interviewer will be keying in on your attitude, positive outlook, and body language. Be sure to practice answering a question like this confidently.

"First, I feel confident that I can handle the large workload here productively and healthily. I'm a go-getter who thrives in fast-paced environments, as shown by my ability to finish my undergraduate program in just three and a half years. I'm a very organized person, which helped me multitask perfectly during semesters where I was taking 20 credits. I also have a great support system with my family and fiance, who always picks me up when I feel down and ensures I have the time to study when needed. If I had a nickel for every time I called my mom over the last few years for emotional support, I'd be a pretty rich girl. Last, I prioritize my well-being by exercising, eating well, getting sufficient rest, and taking time to do the things I love. Sometimes that has meant staying away from going out at night with friends. When I think about the next four years of medical school, being stressed and unable to perform simply doesn't cross my mind."

Be sure to come to your medical school MMI interview with a solid plan for handling stress as a med student. You have the time to carefully lay out how you plan to keep yourself organized and on track with your school work while ensuring that you take care of your physical, mental, and emotional sides. A great way to prove your ability to handle stressful situations is using an example from your past where you did just this, so think of and practice discussing a time you navigated a stressful time in the past.