Medical School Interview Flashcards
What are your career plans and what led you to this decision?
I know medical school will be a time for me to learn about the different paths my career in medicine will take. Right now, I have an interest in surgery and urology. These are both areas that I feel will meet my goal to include research and service work into my career. Regardless of the field I choose, I plan to work in a community where I am best able to use my skillset to serve, whether that be in underserved and rural areas or more urban communities. As a kid, I showed a strong interest towards biology, and can recall the excitement and curiosity I had dissecting a fetal pig in elementary school. While my brothers and sisters struggled with this dissect, my fascination sparked as I analyzed the inter-complexity of the organs and muscles of the body. Throughout college, my passion for science grew through challenging courses and my independent research project, however, I realized that I sought a career outside of sole research. Growing up, I have always showed an interest towards helping others and providing them with care. Through my numerous volunteer activities and being able to coach and care for individuals that have special needs, I have realized that I seek a career where I am able to incorporate my passion for science and medicine with directly interacting and serving others. This is what draws me towards a career in medicine as a physician. Most recently, I have been able to work as a chief scribe, which has given me the opportunity to shadow numerous influential physicians and allowed me to confirm that a career in medicine is what I desire. It is a field that fits with my values, interests, skills, and desire to help care for others.
What do you feel is the purpose of Medical School?
The purpose of medical school is to provide students, future doctors, the necessary tools, technical skills, and training needed to practice medicine. It prepares students to be inquisitive, well-rounded, and compassionate.
Describe your style of communicating and interacting with others. Give an example of a situation in which you had to utilize effective interpersonal skills.
I have always been very quiet, and because of this, people may think that I am very passive or submissive. However, I find that I most effectively communicate and interact with others is through taking the time to really listen to them and allow them to express their emotions, thoughts, and concerns, before I respond with my thoughts and ideas. For me, this prevents many conflicts that could have risen from miscommunications. I have had to use interpersonal skills in school, work, and volunteer situations. Perhaps, the most recent situation in which I have had to use interpersonal skills is as a Chief Scribe.
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This style of communicating has allowed me to build strong relationships and levels of trust with those I interact with. It allows us to work best as team and reach our collective goals.
Describe a situation in which you were dependable or demonstrated initiative. Describe a situation in which you were not a dependable as you would have liked.
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What experiences have you had working with diverse populations?
In my current role as a volunteer figure skating coach for therapeutic skating, I have not only been blessed with the ability to work with men, women, and children of ethnically and culturally diverse backgrounds, but also with individuals who have varying special needs. When coaching such diverse individuals, I have been able to experience first hand the special skills that each individual is able to bring to the world. Many of my students have unique skills and talents that I will never be able to do.
How do you handle stress?
I tend to deal with stress by breaking a stressful situations down into more manageable pieces. When looking at a situation, I am able to identify parts in which I have control to change and parts that are out of my control. In recognizing this, I am able to eliminate unnecessary stress and be able to focus towards the situations I am able to control and helps me from becoming overwhelmed.
Take care of myself, eat healthy exercise, and use a schedule to ensure everything is getting done.
From what you understand about medical school, what part of the program will be most difficult for you.
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If you were any cookie, what cookie would you be?
I’d be a chocolate chip cookie. Because who doesn’t like a classic chocolate chip cookie?
Describe how you can effectively deal with someone in crisis.
One of my natural tendencies is to listen attentively to others and then put myself into another person’s position. When dealing with someone in crisis, I use the information I know about them, the cues they are giving to me to determine what they need. In every situation of crisis, there are factors one has control over, and factors that you don’t have control over. I first like to listen to the person and figure out what the problem is. Then I break this problem down into more manageable pieces. This then allows me to act upon the parts I have control of and make the necessary changes needed to help the person in crisis.
What was your favorite college course and why?
Most of my favorite courses have been science courses, such as embryology, neuroscience, and microbiology. These are classes that fueled my love for science and pushed me to pursue independent research in college. But it is hard for me to name one science course. But a course that stood out the most to me would actually have been Political Science. This was a very challenging course, that pushed us to think about what we are reading and integrate these findings into our current day situations. Because of this course, I have a new, deeper and multidimensional understanding of the political system that I couldn’t have acquired without the insight of my instructor and peers.
What do you hope to gain from this experience? (medical school)
During medical school, I hope to acquire the knowledge that will be the foundation upon which I practice medicine. For me this not only means a deep understanding of the sciences, but also an understanding of caring for people. In medical school, you are surrounded by individuals who all decided to pursue the same path, but for different reasons, and therefore bring unique experiences and opinions. I anticipate the life-long relationships that I will be able to form with my peers.
Describe your style of interacting with others.
I have always been very quiet, and because of this, people may think that I am very passive or submissive. However, I find that I most effectively communicate and interact with others is through taking the time to really listen to them and allow them to express their emotions, thoughts, and concerns, before I respond with my thoughts and ideas. For me, this prevents many conflicts that could have risen from miscommunications. I have had to use interpersonal skills in school, work, and volunteer situations. Perhaps, the most recent situation in which I have had to use interpersonal skills is as a Chief Scribe.
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This style of communicating has allowed me to build strong relationships and levels of trust with those I interact with. It allows us to work best as team and reach our collective goals.
Tell me about a time when you demonstrated initiative.
Three months after starting my job as a medical scribe, my supervisor, the chief scribe, unexpectedly needed to resign from his position. Prior to his resignation, he offered me the opportunity to interview for his position. Eagerly I applied, interviewed, and obtained this position of management. In such a short time I had taken on the additional responsibilities of ensuring quality metrics at our site, hiring and training new scribes, and holding regular scribe meetings. This was a big step of initiative for me, as I quickly took on these responsibilities and now was the leader of a team I had previously acted with in a non-managerial position.
Tell me about a time when you faced a conflict or anger with another individual.
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Tell me about a time when you were criticized unfairly.
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Tell me about a time when you failed.
Like anyone, I’ve had setbacks in my lifetime. While failure is not pleasant, I have learned that you have to pick yourself up from these setbacks and continue moving forward. Failure is a learning process. A time of failure I recall occurred freshman year, when I was overconfident in one of my classes. Despite the exam being open book, I performed poorly on my first exam, as I believed the exam would be easy, and failed to devote the time needed to studying the exam material. Being a straight A student in high school, this served as a wake up call to me. I turned this time of failure as a learning opportunity. From that test on, I studied harder, prepared for tests in the future, stayed organized, and set goals and plans to achieve these goals. With hard work, I passed the remaining quizzes and exams in the class and passed the class with an A. This failure helped me realize the need to change my habits, and set the foundation for how I prepared for classes throughout the rest of my undergraduate education and allowed me to excel in those classes. My failure allowed me the opportunity to reflect upon my mistakes, learn from those mistakes, and make corrections that would propel me forward.
How do you handle failure?
I see failure as being an opportunity to learn from one’s mistakes, recognize the necessary changes needed, and implementing those changes so that you grow from one’s failures, so that in the future, you avoid making the same mistake again. When I encounter a setback in my life, I take time after the initial shock, to reflect on why I encountered this set back. I then make changes that allow me from making these same mistakes in the future.
Tell me about a time when you’ve been disappointed in a teammate or fellow group member. What happened? How did you approach this situation.
One morning I was awoken by a call from my office manager, informing me that a scribe failed to show to their shift and the provider was struggling to chart his notes without falling behind. As the chief scribe, it was my responsibility to ensure our companies goal that every provider had a scribe for their office shifts, and this open shift me feel as though I was failing in my responsibilities. I apologized to the provider and office manager for this open shift and immediately drove to the office to work the remainder of this shift.
Afterwards, I privately held a meeting with this scribe. I used this time to understand why he had not shown to his shift. We addressed the importance of showing up to shifts, as it not only affected our company and team goal, but it ensured the physicians were able to provide the best, focused care to their patients. I then helped this scribe set several-short term, achievable goals for behavioral changes, and monitored this scribe’s progress. In his remaining time with our company, this scribe became more dependable and contributed to our team goals.
How do you handle change?
I am a very schedule-orientated person, and often develop my plans weeks ahead. However, as a chief medical scribe, I frequently have to handle change. Providers often change their schedules last minute, and add on additional shifts after I have finalized our scribe schedule. This causes me to have to find coverage, through other scribes or even having to alter my own schedule to provide shift coverage. Change can often become a stressful situation.
I like to to see myself as a person that handles change relatively well. When I encounter these situations, I break the situation into situations I am able to control and those I am unable to control. Once I realize these things, I make the necessary adjustments needed to reach a positive outcome. I have found this is the best way to manage the changes in my life while minimizing the stress that abounds with changes.
How do you go about making important decisions?
I see myself as being both a systematic and creative person. As a person who thrives in structured environments, when a decision needs to be made, I break apart each factor and strategically develop potential solutions and outcomes. I like to weigh the pros, cons, and associated outcomes with potential decisions. Should time allow, I will even consult with peers for their opinions, as they may have undergone similar experiences. I recognize though that there are times when one is unable to consult with others, and that is when I make a decision that maximizes the benefits and minimizes the risks. I would stick with my gut feeling.
If you could start your college career all over again, what would you do differently?
I think what I regret most in college is not interacting with my peers in my classes earlier on. I was very serious about school and was afraid that studying in groups would be unproductive. After encountering difficult classes junior year and realizing that I did not fully understand the class material, I began with class members and study the material together. I quickly learned that I really enjoyed studying in groups, as I benefitted from having things explained to me through a different approach as well as being able to reciprocate that and teach others on materials they were having difficulty understanding. These study groups, not only helped prevent burnout during stressful times of the year, but it allowed me to spark friendships with my peers. Outside of the classroom, we often would get together as a study group for extracurricular activities or dinner.
What were your most memorable accomplishments in your college career?
My most memorable accomplishment in college has been gaining the respect of professors I greatly admire. My first two years, I was a really good student, and I got to know some of my professors well as I utilized office hours and was active in asking questions. However, during my junior and senior years, I became heavily involved in some of the research that my professors had been working on. I started working one-on-one with Dr. Essig, to analyze an unknown microorganism and determine its role of chirality within nature. Under his guidance, he allowed me to take ownership of this project, in which I designed and performed tests and made great strides in identifying this bacterium. He often told me how happy he was with my hard work ethic and thoroughness in this project. It feels like a huge accomplishment to have gained his trust and respect.
Another accomplishment for me in college was graduating Summa Cum Laude in my class and receiving the medical career scholarship. Having been homeschooled and cyber schooled, I was worried freshman year how my transition to a classroom setting would be. Despite these changes, I thrived at college. I pushed through the challenges of transitioning to a campus, and excelled in my classes. I admire my accomplishments, as my hard work, perseverance, and dedication paid off.
What does the word “success” mean to you?
For me, there will not be a single moment that I can identify as being the ultimate success. I feel that success is completing a task that moves you forward toward’s reaching your goals, and knowing that you have completed this task to the best of one’s ability. My ultimate goal is to be able to use my skills and passion for science to help others. I intend to have many minor successes along the way. Getting into medical school will be a success, graduating will be another, completing residency with be another success towards allowing me to continue helping each person throughout my entire continue.
What attracted you to this program
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What do you do when you are not at work or school?
I spend most of my free time with my family. One of my favorite ways to spend my free time is by being outdoors. My sister and I will often go running, hiking, bike riding, swimming. Other time we will build crafts, paint together, play board games, and build puzzles. In the winter, I really enjoy skiing and will spend several months each winter skiing with my uncle and siblings. The other thing I do with my free time is read for fun.
How would your teammates describe you? How would your professors describe you?
My professors and previous bosses would describe me as someone who is hard-working, dedicated and puts their best effort into everything they do. This is because with any project, activity, or deadline, I will work until everything is finished and I am happy with the final outcome. Often I would extend this further and work with my peers/coworkers with their needs, so as a group we were all meeting our deadlines. My teammates would describe me as being a great team leader, who often helps others recognize the team goal and develop/implement a plan of action that helps them achieve this goal. Through active listening, being approachable to my team, and being compassionate and empathetic, my teammates will often come to me with suggestions, concerns, or questions.
If we contacted your references now, what do you think they would say about you?
My professors and managers would say that I have a strong work ethic. No matter how difficult the task, I show perseverance, put in my best effort, and see the task through until completion. They would also that I am very dependable, as I am complete all the responsibilities assigned to me and show up to all scheduled shifts and meetings. All of my references would say that I make a great leader, who see’s those they lead as being a part of team. I am great at listening to the concerns and needs of those I lead, being compassionate and empathetic to them, encouraging my team, and helping those who need assistance.
- strong work ethic
- dependable/ perseverance
- good leader
- compassionate and empathetic
- encouraging
If you could change one aspect of your personality with a snap of your fingers, what would you change?
If I could change one aspect of my personality, I would remove the fear of failing that I have always had and build up my confidence in myself. When I started college, I had hardly spoken up in class. I thought I knew answers, but was afraid that if I was wrong, others would laugh and professors would think that I was not prepared. My peers would encourage me to answer, as I often knew these answers, but was afraid to answer. Recently, I have been working hard on this, and I feel that I have been making progress towards positive changes. Even if I am unsure if I am right, answering questions in classes during my junior and senior year and even as my job as a medical scribe has gradually increased my confidence. I am learning that part of acquiring knowledge involves humility. You have to be willing to be wrong, otherwise you will never grow from your failures.
In what course did you get the worst grades? Why?
I received the lowest grade in Immunology. I took this upper level class junior year, as it would not be offered as a biology elective again until after I graduated. Having only a few biology courses as my background, I found myself underprepared for the rigorous material of this course, and as a result found myself having to self teach the material to myself. I also found the method in which this material taught very difficult to learn from, as we were only given class outlines to learn from, and there was no formal lecture given. In addition, my grandma unexpectedly was placed on life support and passed away while I was at school, and this emotionally effected me and made focusing on my classes very difficult. I can vividly remember the low score I received on my first exam in this class, and I realized that I needed to obtain extra help from my classmates and the professor. After obtaining help from my peers and the professor and applying extra work into studying and understanding the material, I was able to gradually improve my scores on the remaining tests, and ultimately was able to obtain a B in the class.
What two things would you consider your greatest strengths?
My two greatest strengths are that I am a great listener and I am a hard worker. When I am having a conversation with others, I actively listen to them and try to put myself into their position. Secondly I am very dedicated. I strive to accomplish any task with the best of my ability and will not stop until that task is accomplished. People often recognize me as having a strong work ethic.
What two things would you consider your greatest weaknesses?
Naturally, I am very quiet, and this can sometimes be viewed as though I do no have opinion regarding a situation, when in reality, I am filtering and analyzing a conversation. I like to take the time before I respond to a conversation to analyze a situation. Secondly, I am a perfectionist. Being a perfectionist can be great when you are looking to complete a job thoroughly. However, as a perfectionist, the fear of failing can be great, and this fear can prevent one from becoming involved in unfamiliar situations. This has posed as a challenge to me and something I am continuously striving forward in overcoming. I have made several leaps in taking on novel roles and responsibilities.
What else do you want us to know about you before you leave today?
I want to say that I am honored to have been given the opportunity to interview at (SCHOOL’S NAME). I have done extensive research on your school’s curriculum, values, special programs, and have found that they are very compatible with my learning style, beliefs, and aspirations for my education and career.
Who would you say has been the most influential person in the last one-hundred years?
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Why do you want to be a doctor?
Ultimately, I want to be a doctor so that I can help people in need. I know there are numerous other ways and careers that allow one to help others, but I chose medicine because of my personal interests, my experiences, and my values and skills. Most importantly, I anticipate being able to use my skills and abilities as a physician to make a positive impact on society and give back to my community.
(Talk about love of science)
(Talk about volunteering and giving back to others)
These personal experiences, and most recently, my experiences as a medical scribe have solidified my understanding why a career in medicine was a great fit for me, how physicians can really impact someone’s life positively. I am excited for the day I am able to provide individuals with hope and healing as a physician.
What are your specific goals in medicine?
My specific goals in medicine can be divided into two things, research and service work, but really, my ultimate goal would be to synthesize the two. I have always wanted to serve in underserved communities. However, through my college education, I have also developed a love for research. My ultimate goal would be to work with patients and the community to provide healing. During this time I would recognize the most pressing issues, and would take this information to collaborate with other scientists, public health workers, and public leaders to develop ethical solutions.
What stimulated your interest in medicine?
My interest in medicine really stems from two places. The first is my strong desire to help other people. My goal in life is to put myself in a position to be able to do more. However there are a lot of positions that allow individuals to help others. What drew me specifically to medicine was my passion for biological and chemical sciences and research. Medicine allows me to use my problem-solving skills, passions, and talents within the field of science to fulfill my desire to provide healing of diseases.
What do you think about HMO’s and the changes taking place in medicine?
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What school have you applied to?
I have applied to school both within my home state of Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvania’s neighboring states. These are all osteopathic schools as I highly value the core values, beliefs, and style of practicing medicine that osteopathic medicine encompasses. I knew I wanted a career in medicine where I did not solely focus on a patient’s disease and symptoms. Rather, I wanted to be highly trained in understanding the impact of a person’s mind, body, and spirit in a disease and the methods to treat these patients.
What do you think about euthanasia?
First of all, it is very sad that an individual would want to end their life. Euthanasia is not legal, and therefore I would try to help a person considering euthanasia in any other way that I can. I will help direct them or provide them with the needed help, rather than encourage them to proceed with euthanasia.
Why do you think so many people want to be doctors?
I believe that most people pursuing a career in medicine have a strong desire to help others. This is what motivates me to have a career as a physician. The passion I have for learning about and treating diseases and my love for science, and my empathetic character is what makes being a doctor a good fit for me and will allow me to care for others and ultimately make a positive impact on my world.
Do you think a physician should tell a patient he/she has eight months to live?
A physician has the responsibility to inform a patient all information regarding their health, and honesty is the key to building strong, trusting relationships with patients. Physicians are to provide healing when they can, and then provide them with knowledge and support when there is no cure. However, I would not tell a patient that he/she has eight months left to life, as a physician does not know the exact time frame in which a patient has left to live. The physician should instead, make the patient aware of any life threatening illnesses. This patient could die much sooner than anticipated, due to another factor, or even die much later than expected, therefore causing one to limit their life prematurely.
There are 1000 applicants as qualified as you. Why should we pick you?
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What steps have you taken to acquaint yourself with what a physician does?
I have had the opportunity shadow numerous osteopathic and allopathic physicians in Urology, OB-GYN, and Pain management. Over the past year, I have also been working as a chief medical scribe, where I have been able to work one on one with providers and have been able to experience first hand, both in a clinical and surgical setting, the daily routine of what a physician does. I have been able to witness the challenges and rewards of being a physician. I have been exposed to some of the rewarding and disappointing aspects of medicine and because of my shadowing and scribe experience, I feel even more strongly that this is the field I want to enter.
How would your plans differ if you knew that all physicians would be working in HMO’s in the future?
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What do you think is the most pressing issue in medicine today?
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What will you do if you don’t get into medical school?
I known for awhile that I wanted to become a physician. I have never imagined having a career in anything else. If I am not accepted to medical school the first time I apply, I will seek a better understanding of why the application committee did not feel I was prepared for medical school, and use the following gap year to strengthen these aspects of my application. I will then apply to medical school for the next cycle.
What is your relationship with your family?
I have a really strong relationship with my family. We have always been very close and supportive of each other. Growing up, my parents homeschooled my two brothers, my sister, and I. Each year, we would spend two weeks, driving across the country as a family to visit National Parks and other educational sites. Because of this, my siblings and I became very close. We were each others’ best friends, and we often played games, hiked, and did activities together. As we have become older we no longer all live at home and our various schedules make seeing each other more difficult. But despite the distances that separate us, we make the most of the time we have together, whether it be going to the movies or going on vacation. My parents have been very supportive of my siblings and I, and often encourage us to strive towards reaching our goals.
How do you think that your role as a physician fits in with your role as a member of the community?
The role of the physician requires that they be investigators, empathizers, collaborators, and advocates. A physician not only investigates pathologies and injuries, but should also be investigating the root causes of these issues. They need to immerse themselves within their community and give the people you serve an opportunity to have a voice and identify their own needs. A physician should also be empathetic with the members of their community, trying to understand how these circumstances are affecting your patients. And finally, physicians should collaborate with other leaders within the community and advocate for change based upon the self-identified needs of the community and addressing healthcare issues on multiple levels. Physicians should not be isolated from their community and the people they serve, but rather should be a big part of it.
Describe your personality.
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quiet listener
hard worker
leader
What do you have to offer our school?
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What are the best and worst things that have ever happened to you
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What do you see yourself doing 10-15 years from now in medicine?
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Would you practice medicine in the inner city? How do you think this would change you?
More specifically, I am willing to practice medicine in any region where my skill set as a physician is needed, whether that be in the inner city setting, a rural region, or in underserved areas nationwide and internationally. Each environment has its pros and cons. Working inner city can be an intense or discouraging environment, but these people still need care. I believe working inner city would be rewarding as I could take an active role in addressing their injustices, provide education and preventative medicine, and continuity of care. To facilitate change within the environment, you need to facilitate change first within the lives of the individuals within the community. I recognize that there will be challenges I will face should I find myself being called to practice in the inner city, but the possibility of changing the lives of these individuals is what excites me.
If there was an accident on the highway, would you stop to help the victims knowing that this might lead to a malpractice suit against you?
Without thinking twice about a possible malpractice suit, I would absolutely stop to help the victims of an accident on the highway. I would assess the situation, and then provide patients with care. If they would need care beyond my skillset, I would get them the help they need. We have Good Samaritan laws that offer protection.
What aspects of your life experiences make you a good candidate for medical school?
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How do you plan to finance your medical education?
I have been very fortunate to graduate from my undergraduate education with no student loans. Therefore, I plan to use the money I have saved from working to finance part of my medical education. For the remainder of my tuition, I will likely take out private loans.
What do you think about the conflict going on in Syria?
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Discuss a book that you have recently read for pleasure? Why did you choose that book?
The last book that I read for pleasure was Agatha Christie’s novel, the Secret Adversary. The book like many of Agatha Christie’s novels, revolved around suspense and solving crimes. Growing up, I have always loved mystery novels and computer games. I was initially introduced to this genre through the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boy Series. This genre fuels my interests in puzzles and mysteries and strengthens my problem-solving skills.
If you could meet four people, who would they be and why?
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If a patient needs a blood transfusion, but she states that it is against her religion, what will you do? Will you override her strong objection to save her life? What if it were a child, and their parents were the ones objecting?
If a patient needed a blood transfusion, as long as they are in their stable state of mind, and was refusing this blood transfusion due to their religion, I as their physician would have to respect their wishes. I would continue providing care and support to them and would make sure they acknowledge that refusing a blood transfusion has life threatening risks. I will try to make them as comfortable as possible. I have seen a similar situation numerous times as a medical scribe, where patients with metastatic prostate cancer, refuse prostate cancer treatments, despite the professional recommendation of the physician. The physician will make clear risks and outcomes of rejecting treatment, including the life threatening risks of prostate cancer. He/she will then go on to provide them with as much care as the pt will allow. If the decision was for a child, and the parents were refusing treatment, I as their physician would still have to respect their wishes, as they are the legal guardian of this child.
If you have a choice between giving an organ transplant to a successful elderly man or a 20 year old drug addict, which will you choose?
In this situation, I would use the guidelines for organ transplant to decide which pt would be the better of the two candidates to receive the organ. I would not allow prejudices or personal opinions impact my decision on who should receive this organ. It is not my position to decide who is more “deserving”. There are risks in both cases. The elderly man may have other risk factors or co-morbidities that make the transplant surgery dangerous to undergo, while the drug addict may have factors that limit his candidacy for the procedure. I would pick the pt that I know would have the greatest success with the surgery and transplant.
What newspapers, journals, etc. do you read on a regular basis?
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Why did you choose your undergraduate major?
I chose an undergraduate major in biology with a human biology concentration and chemistry minor as I believed it would best prepare me for the medical school curriculum. I wanted my core to be based upon the sciences, but in attending a liberal arts college, I was given the opportunity to take classes in humanities, religion, and political science. These have given me different perspectives on life that can be applied to the sciences and medicine.
What extracurriculars were you involved in during college?
In college, I was heavily involved within the music department. In the fall, I participated in marching band, in which we would perform at every home football game, pep rallies, and band festivals. During marching band, I was the associate uniform manager, and would ensure every member of the band had a clean and fitting uniform for each performance. In the winter and spring, I participated in symphonic band, and was principal first clarinetist. I also was heavily involved within the Biology Club. During my sophomore year, I realized the need for a Biology/ Medicine Club at my school, in order to be able to participate in group science experiences at local organizations and hospitals. Because of this, I co-founded the Biology Club, and served as their president for two years. I organized events for our club, including shadowing an open heart surgery, pre-vet events at the local zoo, and volunteering at our local community animal shelter. I also worked with a team of 3 other Biology Club leaders to organize fundraising events for our club and lead weekly meetings.
What qualities do you look for in a physician?
Compassionate/ Empathetic Actively listens to their patients Honest Humility Passion and devotion to the field of medicine Professional
Where do we stand on your list of medical school preferences?
This is my top choice for medical school. If offered a seat in your class, I would eagerly accept it. Choosing medical schools to apply to is not something I took lightly. I throughly researched each school, their mission and core values, and their curriculums. I only selected schools that I felt would be a great fit for me. Although all the schools I have applied to accomplish this in some way, (BLANK UNIVERSITY) not only encompasses all of the components that I feel are critical to educating physicians, but also integrates them.
