Medical School Mock Interview
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Question 29 of 50
How does your family feel about you attending medical school? Do they support your decision?
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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.
Having a strong support system will be vital during the toughest four years of your life as a medical student, both mentally and physically. The interviewers want to know that you would have the support required for your heavy and challenging workload if you were accepted into their program.
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.
"My family is incredibly proud of me for attending medical school. My father is especially keen as he graduated from medical school and is a practicing Internist. My parents and older brother live in the area, so I will have a very strong and encouraging support system should I be accepted here."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
Discuss a bit about your family, such as anyone who lives near you or how your family expresses their excitement for your career. You can also mention anyone in your family who may have had a similar path in the medical industry. Your discussion can include your immediate family, a potential spouse, or anyone else that can provide the moral support needed for success in medical school.
"My family fully supports my decision. In fact, they could not be more proud. As my mother says: 'it takes a village.' In other words, my family's sacrifices have helped get me to where I am today."
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My parents have been incredibly supportive of my pursuit of medicine. They are proud of me and the work I've put in and want nothing more than to see me succeed. For that, I cannot thank them enough.
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Family/friend support is another key to overcoming the stress that medical school can bring. The interviewer should be pleased to hear this.
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