50 Things to Ask on Med School Interviews
Back at it again with these lists.
And it had been a minute. Who knew the day would come when I would be done with med school. But I know interviews are rolling so it’s important to be able to answer the question “do you have any questions?” Rather than sit and shake your head, fearing the worst, I’ve complied a list of questions for anyone to use based on my hindsight.
In my best attempt to stay neutral, I hope this big list can help you stay informed, learn what you need to and look good. There are plenty of things missing, but this is pretty good start.
What is the learning style is used at this school (PBL, traditional, combo, systems)?
What does the usual day of a first year look like? Second year?
Are clickers utilized in the classroom?
Do lectures get recorded?
Are classes tested individually or as larger block exams?
Are there any tutoring services?
What does the school do in terms of board prep?
How much time is left to dedicated board study?
How well do you feel this program prepared students for boards?
Where do students tend to study?
Are the study spaces shared with other programs? Or undergraduates?
What materials are provided for learning (qbanks, books, ipads)?
What are the hours of facilities?
What services are available to students?
Is there any mental health counselling or ways to receive care through the school?
Who works with students if there are concerns or problems?
What is the leave or absence policy?
How does the program help students who are struggling (academically, personally, finacially)?
Are their TA opportunities, or other work opportunities?
How is anatomy lab run (dissection/prosection/no-section)?
How many people work with a single cadaver?
How many hours a week, approximately, are spent in the lab?
How often do students work with standardized patients?
How are the students tested using standardized patients?
Does the program support simulated learning?
How often do students use simulators?
What type of clubs does the school support?
Where and how do students generally volunteer?
What ways can 1st and 2nd years get some clinical experience?
How does this program cultivate teamwork?
What research is supported at that school?
Are there an expectations or requirements for research?
If so, are you assigned research, or can you scope it out on your own?
Is there an affiliated hospital with the school/college of medicine?
Do most students stay in the same place of the school or are they spread out?
How many anchor spots with specific hospitals does the school have?
How many weeks are core rotations?
Does the school have rural/underserved rotations?
Can a third year go out of system to complete a rotation?
How many electives does a third year get?
How many electives does a fourth year get?
Approximately how many auditions does a student from this school have the opportunity to do?
How is fourth year organized in terms of completed required rotations?
What do students do for fun in this area?
Do you feel like students have good rapport with each other?
Where do students generally live and do many have to move throughout the 4 years?
Are their opportunities to collaborate as a team with other students?
Hope you like it! Hope it help!
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