There is a fair amount of mythology surrounding the medical school interview.
Much of this stems from the legacy of the "stress interview."
One of our favorite tales is this classic passed from one generation of premeds to the next:
The interviewer asks our unsuspecting candidate to open a window.
As hard as he tries, he can't open it.
Why?
Because it's nailed shut!
Rest assured that stress interviews are the exception, not the rule.
But the interview is an assessment of your composure and maturity.
If something weird or stressful does happen, just keep your cool.
(For example, if the window test happened to you, an appropriate response would be, "It appears to be stuck.")
About Me
- Justin Platon
- Everyday I look into the mirror and ask myself: "If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?" If the answer is "NO" too many days in a row, I know I need to change something. Almost everything. All pride. All fear of embarrassment or failure. These things just fall away in the face of death leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. My dream is to do extraordinary things everyday. Life's calling. Where to next?
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