Medical School Mock Interview
Excel in your medical school interview with 50 essential questions covering ethics, clinical scenarios, and motivation.
Question 16 of 50
Tell us something that we would not know about you from reading your CV.
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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.
While academic strengths are a vital part of your medical school interview process, ensuring that you are a fit for the culture and team at the program will be equally as important. The interviewers would like to get to know you apart from your CV and school transcripts, and this question allows them more insight into who you are as a person.
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.
"I am an avid triathlon participant and have been doing two or three a year since I turned 18. I am competitive and enjoy keeping fit by running, biking, and swimming."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
You are not obligated to discuss personal matters such as your relationship status. Stick with some fun facts about yourself to show the interviewers that you are a real person, too. Your answer should be unique so that you are a memorable candidate! For example, you might share that you enjoy beatboxing or making origami swans. Be prepared for the interviewers to ask you to perform your skill on the spot when it's possible! (This will make you unforgettable!)
"I am an avid recreational dodgeball player. I have been playing in local dodgeball leagues since middle school. I love the sport and would love to start a team in medical school!"
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I am big into traveling and also love photography. Traveling is a great way to capture my love for photography and get to see the world through a different lens. I recently learned to perfect my photography skills and am still learning as a fun hobby.
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Very cool! What started your interest in photography, and what is your favorite topic to photograph? Try to bring this answer to life just a bit more, to create a personal connection and better engagement with the interviewer.
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I really enjoy classic rock music and worked at a record store for a while after high school. Working there, I managed to collect every Pink Floyd album on vinyl which I am very proud of !
Rachelle's Feedback
This is a unique hobby, and it sounds like you had a lot of fun building your collection. I suggest connecting this information and your career goals or even your performance as a student. For instance: "I am an avid marathon runner and have traveled to 10 countries in the last 3 years to compete in various races. I am a competitive individual and enjoy keeping fit. I believe my competitive nature will benefit me as a medical student and future physician. I will have a consistent drive to deliver my best work while showing an innate need to remain top-of-the-game as a provider."
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