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Question 22 of 50
Which medical-related newspapers, journals or publications do you read to stay in touch with new medical discoveries and current events?
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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.
The interviewers want to see that you have a keen interest in continually learning your craft as a future physician, even though you are just about to enter formal medical school training. The medical industry is ever-changing, and the interviewers want to hear about the journals and publications you are familiar with and interested in.
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 read PLOS Magazine and The Lancet regularly. In addition to these medical journals, I subscribe to Kaiser Health News and The Wall Street Journal Health Blog. It's important to diversify where your news comes from, and I would love some fresh suggestions. What are your favorite places for news on current trends?"
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
List a couple of medical journals you like to read and discuss how often you dive into medical-related news. Perhaps you subscribe to a particular magazine or blog or follow certain social media accounts. It is also a great idea to ask the interviewers about their favorite ways to stay in touch with medical-related current events. Asking this question in return can make for great dialogue, and you never know what you will learn!
"My local newspaper regularly publishes articles from regional healthcare professionals about their careers and research. It is inspiring to follow our healthcare heroes and stay in touch with current events. Sometimes they even post ads for public research studies!"
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I am subscribed to MedScape, which sends me weekly articles to my email or sometimes will send clinical questions and discussions. I also follow various medical accounts on social media that share clinical cases and talk about treatment plans and results, etc. How do you like to stay up with medical news?
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Excellent response! Your resources are reputable, and the question at the end is good to ask. You never know what you will learn.
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I follow Science Alert on social media, which always informs me of new scientific discoveries in the medical field and other science fields. I am also subscribed to PLOS magazine, which has helped me stay updated with new scientific research.
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Science Alert sounds like a beneficial resource. Your interviewer should appreciate that you lean on reputable sources for your information.
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