Medical School Mock Interview
Excel in your medical school interview with 50 essential questions covering ethics, clinical scenarios, and motivation.
Question 49 of 50
How will you manage the high amounts of stress that come with medical school training?
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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.
There are a wealth of stressors that are highly well known to plague medical students. These include incurring debt from student loans, lack of sleep, limited free time, and hindered personal relationships due to time commitment to the school. Your interviews want to hear about your plan to handle the stress during your time in medical school.
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.
"When I am under pressure, I focus on the task at hand and make sure I don't get distracted. Keeping to a deadline is helpful, and I will never hesitate to ask for help if I'm overwhelmed. During my time in medical school, I plan to utilize my free time wisely by doing what is necessary to recharge my mind and rest my body. I like to do this by hiking, canoeing, and reading novels."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
Explain to your interviewers that you have the tools to keep your mind, body, and spirit in the best shape possible to learn and grow every day during your time in medical school. Talk about your ability to maintain perspective, use your downtime to recharge, and come prepared for the challenges you'll face each day.
"Stress management is important to prevent burnout and fatigue. My main avenue of stress relief is exercise; I run at least 5-10 miles per week. Running helps to clear my mind and reset my focus. I also have a supportive family who provides a major avenue of stress relief."
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