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The Successful InterviewJoel Maurer, MD
Assistant Dean for AdmissionsCollege of Human Medicine
Michigan State University
First Impressions Are Really Important
First Impressions
• Research has shown that people can make first impression judgments as quickly as 1/10 of a second.
• Research has also shown that first impressions are hard to change.
• So….
1. Dress for Success!
General Tips and Recommendations
• Your attire should be noticed as being appropriate and well-fitting, but it should not take center stage.
• If you are primarily remembered for your interview attire, this is probably because you made an error in judgment!
• Never confuse an interview or business function with a social event. Don't dress for a party or a date.
• Basic professional attire does not change with the whims of fashion.
Specific Dress Tips that Apply to Both Men and Women
• Suit• Conservative colors /
fabric• Cost / quality• Details• Smell• Tattoos/Piercings/Body
Art
Specifics for Men
• Ties• Shirts• Socks• Shoes/Belt• Facial hair/nails• Hair• Hair• Details
Specifics for Women
• Club attire is not business attire
• Suit - pants / skirts• Shirt / sweaters• Jewelry / accessories• Shoes/Hosiery• Cosmetics• Purse / bag
2. Be Professional throughout the day and beyond!
Be Prompt
Be Attentive
Be Polite
Be Respectful
Be Careful and Mindful
• Email user names• Voicemail messages• Social Media
3. Interview Styles and Content
Interviewer Styles
• One-on-one• Panel• Mini-multiple Interview
Information to Interviewer
• Open• Semi-blind• Blind
Interview Content and Environment
• Usually based on topic(s)
• Usually try to create a relaxing atmosphere
Types of Interview Questions
• Personal• Motivation and
Commitment• Education and Experience• Knowledge of Medical
School• Goals/Plans• Exposure to Medicine and
Current Events• Breadth and Diversity• Behavior-based
Do I Get to Ask Questions?
• Will I need a car?• How diverse is the
faculty?• How do students get
involved?• Orientation?
4. Know the School to which You Are Interviewing (and Do Your Homework!)
Know The Medical School
• Why this particular medical school
• Have questions specific to this medical school
Know yourself
• Know your application• Know why you want to
be a doctor• Know why you feel this
school will be a good fit for you
Prepare for Questions
• Review potential questions
• Practice out loud • Be careful not to
rehearse too much• Silence is ok for a few
seconds
Any Questions?