After completing the medical school application comes the last, and often most challenging aspect of the school selection process; the interview. Notoriously hard to prepare for, it's difficult to know what to read, what questions might be asked and how to answer them. How to Succeed In Your Medical School Interview de-mystifies the interview process. It provides clear guidelines and a unique framework; giving you the relevant points to consider while crucially leaving conclusions open to express your own opinions and personality. It provides a systematic and methodical process which enables you to mine information from examiners, whilst demonstrating your academic ability. With a huge bank of questions covering all aspects of the interview spectrum, including a specific section of Oxbridge questions, you will learn how to prepare, how to present yourself and most importantly, what to say.

"Utilizing a unique combination of evidence-based advice and an insider's perspective, this book will help you achieve your ultimate goal: medical school"--P. [4] of cover.

Fully revised 2nd ed. of The medical school interview gives you advice on your appearance, demeanor, interpretation of questions, and how to answer to the 6 questions every interviewer asks,

Medical school is intense, demanding, and stressful. How can you overcome the challenges to excel? A strong work ethic is important but nowhere near enough. As faculty advisors, we've found that misperceptions about the factors leading to success as a student and in the residency match are shockingly common. Our detailed advice, based on evidence from research in the field and experiences with high-performing students, will provide you a strategy for success. How can you identify if you're at risk for a low USMLE score? How can you boost your performance? What study skills separate the top from the average students? How can you choose a research project and advisor that leads to publication? How can you participate in community service and make meaningful contributions? Why is leadership in medical school important? Utilizing a strong combination of evidence-based advice and insider knowledge, this book will provide you the knowledge and guidance you need to achieve success in medical school.

Fully revised, "The Medical School Interview" shows how to address bad grades, including GPA or MCAT, what to wear, how to deal with and address ethical questions, and other aspects of meeting with admission committees.

“A must-have for every future doctor’s collection. Great advice, comprehensive, and to the point. Dr. Gray breaks it down, play by play.” —Sujay Kansagra, MD, author of The Medical School Manual The Premed Playbook Guide to the Medical School Interview is the only book needed to prepare premed students for their medical school interviews. Through interviews with Admissions Committee members and others, Dr. Gray has compiled the most comprehensive book on this subject. Premed students want to know what to expect, but more importantly they need to see examples of what successful applicants have done. The Premed Playbook not only gives them close to six hundred potential interview questions, it also gives them real answers and feedback from interview sessions that Dr. Gray has held with students. “This book touches on every aspect of the interview from applying, during the interview and things to do/not to do after the interview. I highly recommend this book for every student to read and have available for reference during the medical school interview season.” —Antonio J. Webb, MD, orthopedic resident surgeon, motivational speaker, and author of Overcoming the Odds “He challenges the reader to examine their strengths and weaknesses and gives them a blueprint on how to put their best foot forward. His advice is real-world and complied by many interviewers, including myself, who have years of experience interviewing medical school applicants. I highly recommend this book as a fundamental preparation tool for the application process.” —Gregory M. Polites, MD, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Chairman of the Central Subcommittee on Admissions, Washington University School of Medicine

Competition ratios for medical school are approximately10:1. Faced with the increasing numbers of well-qualified applicants, themedical school interview has become a vital part of the applicationprocess. Put simply, if you want to getinto medical school, you will need to do well in your medical school interview. As well as the more traditional use of ‘across the table’ interview questions, many medical schools are now using ‘MultipleMini Interviews’ as a core part of their recruitment process. Howto Prepare for Medical School Interviewsis the first book tocombine both types of interview questions in one book. It contains over 200 practice questions withfull answers, as well as detailed practical advice to help you approach yourinterviews with confidence. Edited by an academic surgical registrar and with real-life contributionsfrom students from medical schools across the UK, How to Prepare for Medical School Interviewsis the perfect book to help you get ready for, practiseand succeed in your medical school interview.