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Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
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What are your general comments?
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I was very early for my interview because I was so nervous that I'd miss it. I did have to wait for a little while, but then they let me in early to interview with a younger fellow who I think was either a student or a recent graduate, and the associate dean. They each had a list of questions which they alternated asking me, and they graded my answer on a 1-4 or 1-5 scale for each answer. I was given plenty of time for each answer and not rushed at all, and once I asked if I could think for a little while and there was no problem with that either. Last, given that we were done very early, the dean asked if I had any questions for them. This allowed me about 5-10 minutes in which I asked them questions about the program, and they were very forthcoming (much more so than some). I then was led to a "feedback room" where I filled out a survey form assessing whether I felt the interview was fair or biased in any way, and left with a brochure about the program. They asked me to wait until they came back to pick up the feedback form, and when they did come back, I was told on the spot that I had been successful!
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An interview panel of three people sit in front of you, each holding a folder containing questions. They are friendly, and want to 'have a chat with you'.
Length, number, and type of interviews
SYDNEY-MS-COMP interviews are an average of 33 minutes, with an average of 2.5 interviews. 100% of interviews are one-on-one, and 100% are closed-file.
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
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What are your views on alternative medicine? How do these fit with the traditional Western practice of medicine?
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What do you think makes a good doctor?
What was the most interesting question?
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On what levels do doctors help people?
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'Can you tell us about a time that you helped someone, and how you knew that you helped them?'
How did you prepare for the interview?
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Wrote out several pages of notes organising my thoughts on why I was interested in medicine, why I thought I'd excel in medicine, and some situations that had inspired me medically and scientifically. I read through these a few times in advance to be sure I could articulate them in my head, then tried to relax.
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I had some practice interviews with friends who were already in the programme.
What was the most difficult question?
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Give us an example of how you've helped someone.
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'What is your opinion on alternative medicine?'
What impressed you positively?
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The interviewers were really quite kind and realised that I was nervous, and while they asked probing questions, did not argue or take issue with my answers. Also, the interview was conducted by the associate dean of the school and either a recent graduate or a 4th year student, which I thought was a good way of doing things. Lastly, the campus was absolutely gorgeous and the city was friendly.
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The interview panel, consisting of 2 doctors and a medical student, were very friendly and helped to make me calm.
What impressed you negatively?
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Nothing
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Didn't find many negative things about the interview.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
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I really didn't need to be stressing out as much as I did.
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Nothing
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Airports Used
100% interviewees used SYD (SYD).
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Most interviewees traveled by airplane to the interview.
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Billabong Gardens youth hostel (average ranking 6/10). (Top 1 displayed)
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