Interview

[GumpyChump]

Hello All,

For those that have upcoming interviews, I wanted to share my experience. I interviewed a few days ago at the California office with *************. Before I had my interview I was a little afraid because I had heard that other people did not have a good experience with ***********. Well, let me tell you. My interview was great because ***************is a very friendly man. He greeted me with a smile and asked me if I wanted any water or coffee. During the whole interview he was very nice and thorough as well. I started out with a video and then sat down for the interview. In total my interview was about 1 1/2 hours.

First he asked me a little about my family. We then spoke a little about my hobbies and what I like to do. After that we went through all the information that I had written in my application. I was asked to explain my volunteer and work experiences. We went over my academic records. The last part of the interview were some ethical questions and the interview ended with my questions.

Here are some specific questions I was asked:

1. Why do you want to become a doctor?
2. Where do you think the future of medicine is going?
3. What do you think about the HMO issue?
4. What is your opinion of assisted suicide?
5. What would you do if you had a patient who asked you to assist them in ending their life?
6. How do you plan on paying for your education?
7. What area of medicine do you have in mind?
8. What kind of relationship do you want to have with your patients?

In all, the interview was very thorough and I was impressed. Now all there is to do is wait. I was told it would take about 4 weeks for me to find out the final decision.

Good luck to everyone!

~Gumpy


*************=edited by moderator due to user posting indivual's personal name

[sunkissedg8tr]

Hey everyone!

I have an interview on the Miramar Campus next Monday and am wondering if any of you all have some good advice or know what the interview questions are.

Thanks for your help!

[sunkissedg8tr]

Hey everyone! Just had my interview at the miramar campus this past week. I think it went well..Dr.Bolaski was extremely nice and professional so I wouldn't worry because he seems fair. Just know your resume inside out, know all of your clinical experiences and know how to justify your grades/mcat etc! Good luck!

I have an interview there as well! Can you give me a heads up as to what the questions were?

[sunkissedg8tr]

Hey everyone!
Just had my interview in Miramar, FL and I think it went well. I wasn't sure quite what to expect but I felt comfortable throughout my hour-long interview. Good luck to all!

[Sastoronto]

hey guys!
I was invited for an interview in Toronto by Mr. Vahidy on June 14th. has anyone interviewed with him before? How is he like?

[Sastoronto]

Do you guys recommend any helpful resource to prepare for Ross's interview? Please any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!

[Xorthos]

I had my interview today with NG in Atlanta.

It was a very pleasant experience, and she straight up told me that she was going to give me a very positive review.

It was more of a pleasant conversation than an actual interview.

A few questions she did ask were:

Why do you want to be a doctor?
How do you deal with stress?
Why did you choose Ross?
Why would you be a good fit at Ross?
If you could describe yourself in one word, what would it be?


And she asked a bit about my job working at a hospital, and we talked about clinical experience for a while.


The biggest tip she gave me at the end, when we were just chatting was that when she interviews people, she pretends that they are her doctor and she is their patient. She then asks herself if she would be okay having this person as her doctor....able to hold a conversation with them, etc.

Not all interviewers are the same, but she was extremely pleasant and supportive.

Good luck!

[Sastoronto]

Hey guys,
I have an interview with Ross on June 14th in Toronto with J.V. I have been trying to prepare and went through every single page on the interview questions sticky, but I am still unsure if my answers are what the committee wants to hear. as its my first med school interview, I was hoping someone could suggest prep resources for the 10 days left before the interview.
Thank you,

[Xorthos]

Hey guys,
I have an interview with Ross on June 14th in Toronto with J.V. I have been trying to prepare and went through every single page on the interview questions sticky, but I am still unsure if my answers are what the committee wants to hear. as its my first med school interview, I was hoping someone could suggest prep resources for the 10 days left before the interview.
Thank you,

I think the committee mostly wants honest answers. 90% of the Interview (at least the one I had) was just to make sure you could hold a conversation, and to see how confident and determined you are.

If they ask you about bad grades, don't make up an excuse...just be honest and explain it. She asked about my bad grades from over 10 years ago and I just told her that I was a dumb 18 year old kid who didn't know what I wanted to do with my life, and wasn't really focused at the time. Then I emphasized that once I decided to go to medical school and came back to school, my grades increased drastically to all A's.

Even though I explained the bad things that she asked questions about, I worked the explanation into a way to hit on the good parts as well.

[Sastoronto]

I think the committee mostly wants honest answers. 90% of the Interview (at least the one I had) was just to make sure you could hold a conversation, and to see how confident and determined you are.

If they ask you about bad grades, don't make up an excuse...just be honest and explain it. She asked about my bad grades from over 10 years ago and I just told her that I was a dumb 18 year old kid who didn't know what I wanted to do with my life, and wasn't really focused at the time. Then I emphasized that once I decided to go to medical school and came back to school, my grades increased drastically to all A's.

Even though I explained the bad things that she asked questions about, I worked the explanation into a way to hit on the good parts as well.

Thank you so much for your help

[Xorthos]

Woo, just got accepted for the September 2012 class!

Had my interview last thursday...took a week to hear back