What questions do you have for us about our university?
As you have likely researched many medical school programs, their features/benefits, and curriculum, actual research on the institutions themselves can be overlooked by prospective medical students. Your interviewing team wants to ensure that you get all questions answered about their university before the end of your time with them.
"I would love to learn more about this university from your perspective. What is the biggest competitive edge your school has over universities in the region? Also, I've always been a big fan of your university's athletics. Does the medical school have any involvement in the sports medicine area of the athletics department?"
You must come to your interview prepared with questions for the interviewers at their institution. Having prepared questions shows the panel that you are keenly interested in what they do at this university. Remember that people like to talk about what they know! By having insightful questions prepared, you are setting the stage for the interviewers to tell you many important and helpful details about their process and educational facility.
"What locations to medical students rotate through during their clinical years of training? Is there a Veterans Hospital integrated into the education?
What forms of problem and team-based learning are used during student education? I believe that I learn best in these environments."
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
One of the biggest draws of the University of Utah for me is the MD Ph.D. program. I'm interested in pursuing more than just patient care, primarily hands-on research. I want to combine my passion and interest in both research and medicine with helping others. To that end, I'd like to hear about how the program works and how those who graduate transition into research jobs or leading projects.
Rachelle's Feedback
Nice question! You set up the basis of your question very well.
Anonymous Answer
What do you think is the strength of your school and what you feel like the school is doing right?
What do you think you could approve of in the school?
What are your positions working for the school?
What do you love most about your job?
What type of person thrives in your school's environment?
Rachelle's Feedback
These are fantastic questions - great approach.
Anonymous Answer
What are the outcomes of board testing, and what measures do you take to allow for adamant preparation?
What is the student to professor ratio?
What is your best piece of advice for a new med student?
Is there anything in my application that you need some clarification on?
Rachelle's Feedback
These are fantastic questions! Very thoughtful and important - Bravo.
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