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McMaster University Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine

Hamilton, ON

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

Did my volunteer role with a board of directors conflict with the medical community in any way?

What was the most difficult question?

Describe a situation that you experienced conflict and how you dealt with it?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Where did the interview take place?

At another location

How did you prepare for the interview?

I probably over prepared. I read lots. What helped me the most for my interview at Mac was intorpective thought. Why medicine, why now, how do I deal with conflict etc.

What impressed you positively?

Despite relocation to a different venue last minute and the ice storm, the Mac staff did a great job of organizing the day. The students were VERY nice and helpfull. Great food, lots of support.

What impressed you negatively?

Only the long wait between components of the interview. This could not be helped, however.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing

What are your general comments?

I had a great time. Yes, it was stressfull, but the stress was completely self-imposed. All involved did everything they could to make it a fun and stress free day. Kudos and thanks to Mac.