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Interview Questions: Do you have any other questions?

25 January 2012

Question: Do you have any other questions?

Every applicant will get this question at their interviews.  For the majority of interviewers, it is all right not to have any questions.  

You can politely say that "this mornings orientation from Dr. XXX was very helpful and I was able to have all my questions about the medical school curriculum from the current students. If I have a question in the future, would you mind if I email you?"  This is a great way to get their email so that you can send them a Thank You note after your interview.  

During your interview day, keep your ears open. You might in fact have a question at the end of the day that your interviewer could answer for you.

Interview Questions: What do you do in your spare time?

25 January 2012

Question: What do you do in your spare time?

Keep the answer short and sweet.  This is an opportunity for you to tell the interview more about your interests. Don't let this question throw you off.

The interviewer is trying to gauge whether you have any outside interests.  If you don't have any outside interests or hobbies, then this could raise a red flag.  A medical student with no hobbies or interests could find themselves without any avenues for stress relief, pent up frustration, or anxieties that every medical student faces during their 4 years.  If you have no huge passions or interest, then just tell them what you do in your spare time.  Lastly, when we are looking for future medical students, we want them to multidimensional.  We are not looking for one dimension applicant who does nothing but study... we are have unique interests AND study also!

What to write in a thank you email or letter

20 January 2012

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What should you write in a Thank You email or letter? How about starting it off with a "Thank you for the opportunity to interview at Medical School X"?  The following are some ideas on what else to add in your note.

  1. Memorable conversations: If you and your interviewer talked a lot about a passion for the violin or triathalons, you should add that into the note to make it more personalized.  That extra special conversation will make you a memorable candidate.
  2. Special things about the program: Add information on a special program the school offers that you would be interested in participating in and say why.
  3. Plug in why you would be a special fit for the program: Remind the interviewer of why you want to go to that school and why the school should accept you.  The last push to get an acceptance!
  4. People: Comment about how the medical students and faculty were approachable.

Close off the email by telling them that if they had any further questions to feel free to contact you by email or phone.  

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