evelyn v. gopez m.d. professor of pathology associate dean, school of medicine inclusion and...
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Evelyn V. Gopez M.D.
Professor of PathologyAssociate Dean, School of Medicine
Inclusion and Outreach
Be Prepared!
Mock Interviews
• Prepare for questions– Know your application– Rehearse your answers
• Prepare your interview outfit– Wear IT!• Sit in it• Stand in it• Walk in it
Before You Arrive
• Make sure they have received your:– Personal Statement– References– Transcripts
• Make sure you know:– Where to go– Where to park– Name and Number of a contact person
Personal Statement
Present information in chronological order
What do you know about medicine?
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Include personal experiences
How have you explored your interest in medicine?
Have at least 3 people read your 1st draft (at least one physician)
Personal Statement Checklist
• Have as many people critique it as possible (especially physicians)
• List information in chronological order• Be original and specific – • Include personal experiences, activities, and
inspirations
Social Media
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Appearance
Hair “Don’ts” for Men
Hair “Do’s” for Men
Hair “Don’ts” for Women
Hair “Do’s” for Women
Make-up Errors (Keep It Simple!)
Apparel
Don’ts For Men
Don’ts for Women
Do’s For Women
Appearance Check List
• For Men: For Women:• Well-groomed hair (long hair tied back) Neat hair away from face• Good, polished shoes Low–med heel, close-toed
shoes• Dark, coordinating socks Neutral stockings• No flashy jewelry Simple jewelry• Solid white or light-colored shirt No low-cut blouses• Coordinated tie light make up
For Everyone:• Remove piercings (1 earring in each ear ok)• Pay close attention to personal hygiene!
The Bottom Line
• Stand out from the crowd.• BE YOURSELF.
• Be your BEST self.
The night before the interview
Too late for last minute #@*#&%$*#
Do NOT go out partying!
Make sure your wardrobe is ready
Relax..Relax..RELAX!
Get a good night’s sleep
Night Before Checklist
• It is too late to worry.• Relax!• Don’t party• Prepare your wardrobe and documents• Get a good night’s sleep• Set the alarm. Set 2 alarms. (just in case).
INTERVIEW DAY
Have a good breakfast
Scrupulous Personal Hygiene
Take a GOOD look in the Mirror
Leave plenty of time to arrive
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“On time” = 15 minutes early
Take Everyone Seriously
• Medical students are often asked to interview applicants.
• Their opinions count.• EVERYONE is watching and listening, including:– Other students– Office staff– Escorts
Before the interview Checklist
• Eat a good breakfast• Pay careful attention to hygiene & wardrobe• Check yourself in a full length mirror• Know where you are going and where to park• Leave plenty of time to arrive• Plan on being 10-15 minutes early• Have confident body language
THE INTERVIEW
Be Prepared
Stand until the interviewer sits or asks you to sit
Shaking hands(optional)
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Don’t make comments about the office or personal effects of the interviewer
Be Confident – NOT Arrogant
Be sincere in your answers
Be prepared to discuss what you’ve written in your application
– Research– shadowing – other meaningful experiences– Be enthusiastic – not over-eager– Be positive – not desperate– Be memorable– Be YOURSELF
NO BAD LANGUAGE!!!!
Challenge Questions
Used to discover your thought processes –There are
NO RIGHT OR WRONG ANSWERS
ASK QUESTIONS:
• Show the interviewer you are interested. • Ask about:
– The school – Board pass rates– Residency positions – Community service activities – Research opportunities
Leaving
• Leave on a positive note
Lasting Impression
• Make eye contact• Shake hands
• Say “Thank You” to everyone!
It’s OVER!
Congratulations! Now What?
• What did you learn?• How will you answer in the future?• How did you feel in your clothes?• What worked? What didn’t?• How can you improve “you”?
FOLLOW UP
Website:
• WWW.MEDICINE.UTAH.EDU/OUTREACH
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