📘 Med School Interview Prep: What Every Aspiring Doctor Must Know

 

🌍 Global Voices, Shared Purpose

Over 100 students from across Canada, the U.S., and even the Middle East and Caribbean joined the session. It was a clear reminder that medicine is a global calling — and the competition is just as global.

🎯 Your story matters. Embrace your unique background and find ways to connect it to your future in medicine.

🗣️ Communication is the Core Skill

The number one reason students struggle in interviews? They can’t clearly verbalize their motivations and experiences.

🎯 Practice saying your “Why Medicine?” and “Why This School?” aloud. Record, review, repeat.


🤝 Collaboration > Credentials

Medical schools seek teammates, not just test scores. Prepare stories that show empathy, leadership, and the ability to resolve conflict in group settings.

🎯 Use the STAR format (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your responses.

🧠 MMIs Are About Thought Process

In Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs), speed isn’t the goal. Clarity is. They test how you think under pressure — ethically, socially, and logically.

🎯 Use frameworks like autonomy, beneficence, and justice to structure your answers.




💼 Non-Traditional? That’s a Strength

As a career-changer myself, I resonated deeply with this message: You are not behind — you are bringing depth. What matters is how you connect your previous experiences to your future as a physician.

🎯 Frame your pivot with confidence, not apology.

🏫 Tailor Every Answer

Admissions experts can immediately spot generic responses. Do your research. Mention specific values, programs, and clinical experiences that attracted you to each school.

🎯 Specificity = sincerity.

🧰 Prep Like a Professional

Build your toolkit:

  • A bank of stories

  • MMI scenario practice

  • Ethical frameworks

  • School-specific notes

  • Weekly mock interviews

🎯 Structure reduces anxiety. Organization builds confidence.

💬 Final Thought: You’re Becoming, Not Just Applying

“You’re not just applying to med school. You’re already becoming the doctor you want to be.”
That mindset shift was everything for me.

If you're applying this year, I hope this helps you feel more prepared, more grounded, and more supported. Let’s build each other up — not just as candidates, but as future colleagues. 🌍🩺

📩 DM me if you’re prepping for interviews or want to swap practice questions.

Warmly,
Dr. Dhruv Bhikadiya
BHMS | PGD – Healthcare Administration and Management
📍 Kitchener, ON

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