Top 10 Interview Tips

#10. Show up at least 35 minutes earlier than your scheduled time.
#9. Always ask the interviewer a question when prompted “do you have any questions” ?
#8. Do not ramble on in your answer for more than ONE minute at a time. Pause and assess for body language/cues.
#7. Read everything carefully on interview day and remember to always follow instructions!
#6. Do some background reading about the medical school/residency program/city/institution ahead of time.
#5. Show confidence in your answers but respect that everyone will have weaknesses, including yourself. Be prepared to discuss these and how you can improve.
#4. For traditional interviews, ask ahead of time for your interviewers’ names and google them if possible. For MMI interviews, be familiar with the interview structure ahead of time.
#3. Don’t read more into the question/scenario then there really is.
#2. Don’t leave your interview preparation until the last minute.
#1. Go into the interview with the attitude that your hard work will pay off and that you will get into that medical school/residency program for which you are interviewing.