{"id":17392,"date":"2025-10-02T12:00:41","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T16:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/prehealth\/?page_id=17392"},"modified":"2025-10-02T12:31:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T16:31:47","slug":"interviewing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/prehealth\/interviewing\/","title":{"rendered":"Interviewing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Health professional schools or programs offer interviews to applicants they believe might be a good fit for their program after reviewing their primary application and personal statement, secondary application, letters of recommendation, and test scores. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These interviews typically begin as early as August of the application year, extend through the winter and spring, and can even last into the summer months, depending on whether a school\u2019s incoming class has been filled.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1auw3VDKa-CH6KVCUYv6DMfEGRBXnxKX9JRHDZUFBdSo\/edit?slide=id.ge64f182c57_1_1134#slide=id.ge64f182c57_1_1134\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/prehealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1746\/Interviewing-Module-Screenshot.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Interviewing Module<\/h2><p>Review common interview styles and what to expect in an interview through CCEE&#8217;s module, created in google slides.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">start practicing now<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Interviews will vary in nature from school to school and may continue to change moving forward as decisions whether to hold in-person or virtual interviews evolve. We strongly encourage you to review the resources available for your program:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Medical school:  <a href=\"https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/media\/7051\/download\">AAMC\u2019s MSAR Report on Interview Procedures<\/a> for centralized information about school-specific procedures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PA: Review each individual program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dentistry: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asdanet.org\/index\/get-into-dental-school\">ASDA<\/a> offers interviewing virtual workshops and more guidance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of the format of one\u2019s interview, the <strong>purpose of the interviewing process is to assess a candidate\u2019s level of interest in the school and their program<\/strong>; their fit with the current faculty, staff, and student population; and the potential a candidate presents for success in the medical field. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, think of the interview as a way to demonstrate proficiency in the core competencies; not only is it a way to exhibit strength in terms of communication, it is also a way to draw out and play up the strengths you\u2019ve highlighted throughout your application with added examples and rich detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Prepare:<br><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two types of interview formats you\u2019ll need to be ready for once the season begins:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Traditional interviews <\/strong>are one-on-one or group conversations between you and program representatives. Topics covered during the interview typically include: your background, motivation, depth and breadth of interests, hot topics in healthcare, ethics, empathy, teamwork, and relevant experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/applying-medical-school\/what-it-s-participate-multiple-mini-interviews-mmis\"><strong>Multiple Mini Interviews<\/strong><\/a><strong> (MMIs) <\/strong>are a series of short, structured interview \u201cstations\u201d involving live and\/or prepared scenarios to which you must respond within a specified, limited time frame. Topics covered typically include: ethical decision making, critical thinking skills, communication skills, and current healthcare and societal issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All-Day Interviews<\/strong> (most PA programs): PA programs usually will have all day interviews, from around 9AM &#8211; 4PM. The entire day will be a working interview, which normally consists of a presentation of the program with information on the curriculum, a group case study\/scenario, a tour of the facility, MMI\u2019s, and one-on-one interviews. See our PA interviewing guide for a sample of questions to prepare for.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you know what the format of your interview will be, our office suggests that applicants practice their interviewing skills. Use any of the resouces here on this page to get as much interviewing practice as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that admissions committees\/interviewers are likely to remember only three to four key takeaways from each interview, so it is important to identify what you\u2019d like those to be ahead of time and come prepared to communicate them effectively and concisely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To perform your own self-assessment, develop answers to the following questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What are the main pieces of information I want to make sure I cover during my interview?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/prehealth\/pre-health-competencies\/\">core competencies<\/a> and other skills do I want to demonstrate that I have during my interview? Do I have stories\/examples to back them up?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What makes me unique in comparison to other candidates?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have I reviewed my application materials ahead of time to refresh myself on what committees could ask me about? Am I able to elaborate on everything included in my application materials without being repetitive?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How do my values, interests, and skills align with this particular program?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can I explain my research in a way that is accessible to others?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to performing a self-assessment, you also want to ensure that you have thoroughly researched the school and program you are interviewing for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the school\u2019s website, their social media, national and regional associations and news outlets to know about each school\u2019s:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Missions and values&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program curriculum and experiential learning opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student organizations, service opportunities, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Key faculty and staff; associated faculty research topics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any recent recognition or news<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practice interviewing:&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s one thing to prepare for an interview, it\u2019s also important to practice. Students can make an appointment with their Career Education Specialist to practice their interviewing skills, but should also consider online resources including the audio functionality in Generative AI (like Co-Pilot), or systems like <a href=\"https:\/\/yoodli.ai\/use-cases\/interview-preparation\">Yoodli<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biginterview.com\/\">Big Interview<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Support your preparation with the resources below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Practice interviewing with your <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/ces-assignments\/\">Career Education Specialist<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/prehealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1746\/Interviewing-Preparation-for-PA-Programs.pdf\">PA Interviewing Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/applying-medical-school\/preparing-medical-school-interviews__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!jJoZrsIMf6CVTwS3PCPDtpMKVns97pHQ6-JXcvrWZlpgBskIcBGL9skogHz2cJ5mTuclfOn7gqpIQw2X$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Preparing for Medical School Interviews<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shemmassianconsulting.com\/blog\/medical-school-interviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Ace Medical School Interviews<\/a>&nbsp;(Questions Included)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/www.shemmassianconsulting.com\/blog\/mmi-interview__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!jJoZrsIMf6CVTwS3PCPDtpMKVns97pHQ6-JXcvrWZlpgBskIcBGL9skogHz2cJ5mTuclfOn7ghFuclnq$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MMI Interview: The Ultimate Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/applying-medical-school\/tips-interview-day-current-medical-students__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!jJoZrsIMf6CVTwS3PCPDtpMKVns97pHQ6-JXcvrWZlpgBskIcBGL9skogHz2cJ5mTuclfOn7gnlRAm9I$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tips for Interview Day from Current Medical Students<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Health professional schools or programs offer interviews to applicants they believe might be a good fit for their program after reviewing their primary application and personal statement, secondary application, letters of recommendation, and test scores. 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