Interview Questions

[Kite]

Currently i am a Senior in highschool.

I'm planning on attending a 6 year program in KMU,
What kinda questions do they ask in the Interview?

[edy1234]

hey there,

i got into kmu 6yr for this fall

had my interview this past feburary.

the questions include things like why do u want to come to this school, why do u want to be a doctor....what you do in your spare time, what are some of your strong/weak points etc

the interview i found was very laid back, and all the interviewers were really nice

if u want to ask me more questions pm me....but i proably won't know too much as i am just entering this program in the fall.

edyta

[Kite]

Thanks alot for the info!!! You've just made my day!




P.S: If i make it in (And i most likely am going to Poznan) Ill prolly see ya there!

Mithun

[edy1234]

awesome!!! good luck on your interview!!!!!!

yeah for sure tell me what happens!!

[mutig25]

Currently i am a Senior in highschool.

I'm planning on attending a 6 year program in KMU,
What kinda questions do they ask in the Interview?

Check out this thread regarding PUMS and interview questions. Go to page two, specifically for the interview process:

http://www.valuemd.com/ftopic2538-0-asc-15.html

Good luck!

[Mr Cool]

Good luck with your interview.

This may be a little off-topic, buts what so special about KMU?

How come so many US guys and gals wanna go there? Do UK students form a minority or majority?

[mutig25]

Good luck with your interview.

This may be a little off-topic, buts what so special about KMU?

How come so many US guys and gals wanna go there? Do UK students form a minority or majority?

KMU isn't really that special and most U.S. students would choose to go to school in North America had they had the opportunity. But since they don't have the opportunity (eg. didn't get into med school in the U.S. or didn't take the MCAT) then KMU is an acceptable choice for the following reasons:

1. It's very inexpensive in comparison to med schools in the U.S.
2. The program attempts to model the curriculum in North American medical schools (for the 4-year program, that is) in hopes of preparing students to sit for the USMLE. Key word here is "attempts".
3. Some people prefer Central Europe to the Caribbean as an alternative to non-North American, 4-year medical schools.

And, I'm sure there are other reasons that hopefully others will share with you, but these definitely are some of the most important.

To answer your question about UK students, they definitely form the minority. In my class of 54 students in the 4-year English program there is only one Brit. I'm not sure about the stats regarding the 6-year program, but I definitely feel that the Skandinavians make up the majority for the 6-year English program followed by the North American students, but I might be wrong there.

[Mr Cool]

KMU isn't really that special and most U.S. students would choose to go to school in North America had they had the opportunity. But since they don't have the opportunity (eg. didn't get into med school in the U.S. or didn't take the MCAT) then KMU is an acceptable choice for the following reasons:

1. It's very inexpensive in comparison to med schools in the U.S.
2. The program attempts to model the curriculum in North American medical schools (for the 4-year program, that is) in hopes of preparing students to sit for the USMLE. Key word here is "attempts".
3. Some people prefer Central Europe to the Caribbean as an alternative to non-North American, 4-year medical schools.

I know US/UK schools can be very competitive. Going abroad to eastern europe can be a good alternative. But I was just curious about the attraction KMU has over other polish schools in the region. And indeed other countries.

I'm not sure about the stats regarding the 6-year program, but I definitely feel that the Skandinavians make up the majority for the 6-year English program followed by the North American students, but I might be wrong there.

No surprises there then. Norwegians seem to dominate every school going. Not a bad thing- I have been to Norway- nice people and a wider diversity to learn with.

[Kite]

Poznan sticks out to me the most because it seems like a relatively safe school. That is, its existed for over 200 years, so its must be doing a relatively good job of pumping out good doctors right?

Along with that, one of the biggest reasons for me is that it is inexpensive, and that i dont ahve to take the MCAT.

Granted my scores are competative enough that i should be able to make it into any premed program and most of the colleges and universities in the US, but it just seems like a way too expensive preposition for something that isnt guarenteed, meaning that if i screw up my MCATs, i may end up having wait another year, pay more, or other complications.

That and in Europe it takes much less time, the 6 years over there as opposed to the eight years over here before one goes into residency.

All that and overall, it just seems like an adventure to me, to go out into a place ive never been to before. Sounds like a fun challange.

That probubly came out a little naive. Once again, im not all too sure of how everthing concerning medical schools both in and out of the U.S work.

But I'll learn right? Not knowing is half the fun i guess. lol

Mith

[mutig25]

Poznan sticks out to me the most because it seems like a relatively safe school. That is, its existed for over 200 years, so its must be doing a relatively good job of pumping out good doctors right?

I think it's safe to say that the school has been graduating great doctors from the Polish program for years; after all, it is one of the best, if not the best, medical schools in Poland. However, because the English program operates a bit differently, and is not quite as popular among foreign students as a first choice of medical school as say the Polish program is for the Poles, the caliber of foreign students historically hasn't been quite the same. Not to say that there aren't some brilliant students here in the English programs because there are, but I'm sure you understand where I'm coming from.

That being said, the same professors teaching the Polish students are the same ones teaching the students in the English program, so the resources are here. As long as you have a good work ethic, a lot of patience, and a sense of adventure (like you've stated below), then there's no reason why you won't be successful here or at any similar program in Central Europe.