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April 3, 2022

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Reapplying to Medical School: Secondaries, Interviews and School Selection

Reapplying to Medical School: Secondaries, Interviews and School Selection

In this final part of your assessment, we will look at all the other ways you communicated with the admissions committee. With the multi-staged admissions process, and an increasingly longer application season, applicants have multiple opportunities to make an impact – or be weeded out. Therefore, it’s important to evaluate whether or not your interactions… 

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Article by Cydney Foote / Medical School Admissions / Medical School Interview, Medical School Reapplicant Advice: 6 Tips for Success, Medical school reapplication, medical school rejection, secondary essays

March 1, 2022

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All You Want to Know About Georgetown Medical School’s Admissions [Episode 459]

Ellen Dugan Feb 2022

Interested in a spot in Georgetown University SOM? [Show Summary] Dr. Ellen Dugan, Georgetown Medical School’s Senior Associate Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid, describes how cura personalis, or care of the whole person, drives the Georgetown experience and curriculum.  Interview with Dr. Ellen Dugan, Georgetown Medical School’s senior associate dean for admissions [Show Notes]… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Medical School Admissions / Georgetown University School of Medicine, Medical Admissions, Medical School Interview, podcast

November 23, 2021

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No Med School Interviews: What Now? [Episode 445]

No med school interviews now what

What to do if you have no interviews [Show summary] What do you do if you still haven’t heard back from medical schools by Thanksgiving? In this episode, podcast host Linda Abraham shares how students can pursue parallel tracks to expand their opportunities. Linda Abraham’s advice for med school applicants who still haven’t received interview… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Medical School Admissions / after you submit med, Medical School Interview, podcast

November 18, 2021

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The Men’s Guide to Dressing for Medical School Interview Success

The Men's Guide to Dressing for Medical School Interview Success

After the tests are scored, resumes printed, and applications submitted, interview day is the last—and potentially most—stressful part of getting to your school of choice. This is your chance to make a great first impression with the interview committee, and your appearance should mirror the image of a medical student; clean, professional, and detailed. Follow… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / Medical School Interview

November 15, 2021

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The Women’s Guide to Dressing for Medical School Interview Success

The Women's Guide to Dressing for Med School Interview Success

In a medical school interview, a first impression is often the only impression you get to make. With just a handshake your aim is to come across as professional, confident, and trustworthy. After all the hard work you have put in to your pre-med journey, this is your moment to shine as the outstanding applicant… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / Medical School Interview

November 4, 2021

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4 Tips for Discussing Failure at Your Med School Interview

4 Tips for Discussing Failure at Your Med School Interview

Inevitably, you will be asked to describe a time when you have failed. It’s a common medical school interview question, and it’s a tough one. This post will help you prepare for this question.  Strategies for tackling the failure question When selecting an example to discuss, consider the following strategies: Choose a recent example. It’s… 

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Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Medical School Admissions / Medical School Interview

October 21, 2021

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When Will Medical Schools Give You an Answer?

When will medical schools give you an answer?

We are often asked: How long does a medical school have to invite an applicant to submit a secondary application? (Go there) When to expect interview invitations for medical school (or a response of ‘thanks, but no thanks’?) (Go there) The fact is that there’s no rule governing how much time a medical school has… 

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Article by Cydney Foote / Medical School Admissions / after you submit med, Baylor, Boston University Medical School, Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, Columbia University, duke university medical school, Emory Goizueta, Harvard Medical School, Johns Hopkins Medical School, mayo clinic, med letters of interest, Med Video Tips, Medical School Interview, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Rush Medical College, U of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, UCLA Geffen School of Medicine, University of Alabama School of Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, University of Wisconsin Madison, USC Keck School of Medicine, UWSOM, Washington University School of Medicine, Weill Cornell

October 10, 2021

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Why Is It Taking So Long to Hear Back From Med Schools? Accepted’s Consultants Have the Answers

Watch the live Q&A session!

We had a wonderful turnout for our recent live session, Got Interviews? What if I’m NOT Invited to Interview: A Live Q&A. Accepted med school consultants Dr. Barry Rothman and Dr. Herman Gordon offered loads of helpful information, and the attendees asked our panel great questions.  If you couldn’t join us, do not worry. The… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / med webinar, Medical School Interview

October 3, 2021

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Practicing for Your Med School Interview: Conversation 101

Practicing for your med school interview-Conversatoin 101

Most applicants come away from their first med school interview saying, “that wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be.” As in many areas of life, the anticipation of a stressful event can be worse than the event itself. Although many med schools work hard to make applicants feels relaxed, this doesn’t mean you… 

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Article by Suzi Schweikert / Medical School Admissions / Medical School Interview

September 10, 2021

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Prepping For Your Med School Interviews? Watch This Video First!

How to Nail Your Med Interviews watch the webinar now

Our recent masterclass, How to Nail Your Medical School Interviews, was a huge success! So many applicants attended and drank in all the helpful guidance about what to do (and what not to do) to deliver a compelling, appealing candidate profile during their interviews. We had lots of great questions and a lively Q &… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / med webinar, Medical School Interview

August 20, 2021

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“Fools Rush In”: An Important Lesson for Your Med School Interview

“Fools Rush In”: An Important Lesson for your Med School Interview

He was a World War II veteran, a member of the Greatest Generation. Although he undoubtedly carried painful memories in his heart from those difficult days, he was always smiling; he had a winning smile that could light up a room. He could captivate that same room with entertaining jokes that would leave everyone begging… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / Medical School Interview, Multiple Mini Interview

June 18, 2021

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The Importance of Maintaining Your Composure in Med School Interviews

The Important of Maintaining Your Composure in Med School Interviews

“Wow—my first medical school interview!” I shouted to my parents breathlessly. I could hardly believe it. And it was at a top choice school for me in one of the most exciting cities in the world. Although being invited for an interview by no means guaranteed that I would be accepted, I found myself daydreaming… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / Medical School Interview

September 21, 2020

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Nervous about Med School Interviews in the Time of COVID-19? Help Is Here!

Watch "Med School Interviews During COVID-19 A Live Q&A with Experts"!

Our recent live Q&A session, Med School Interviews During COVID-19, was incredibly informative. Dr. Rothman and Dr. Gordon, two of Accepted’s med school admissions experts, provided clear and helpful answers to attendees’ questions about how to successfully navigate med school interviews in a virtual environment.  Just because you might not have been able to join… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / COVID-19 med, Medical School Interview

August 21, 2020

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Medical School Interviews During COVID-19: What You Need to Know

Medical school interviews during COVID-19: What you need to know

This is a particularly challenging year for med school interviews, not least due to the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic and the unavailability of testing in the spring. Now comes the newest change, entirely virtual interviews and in some cases a video interview: AAMC’s Video Tool for Admissions (VITA) program, which launched this year to… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / Carle Illinois College of Medicine, COVID-19 med, duke university medical school, Geisinger Commonwealth Medical School, Hofstra Northwell Medical, Johns Hopkins Medical School, Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine, Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, Medical School Interview, SUNY Upstate Medical University, University of Colorado School of Medicine, UWSOM

August 6, 2020

Reading Time: 4 minutes

Medical School Interviews: 7 Things You Need to Know

Medical School Interviews: 7 Things You Need to Know

Think you know everything there is to know about interviewing, and that interview prep and mock interviews just aren’t for you? “It’s sad to see an applicant do well throughout the entire application process, only to crash and burn during their interviews,” says Accepted consultant Dr. Barry Rothman. “Many applicants assume that an interview is… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / Medical School Interview

July 22, 2020

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How to Approach VITA, AAMC’s New Video Interview

How to approach VITA- AAMC's new video interview

To address the novel challenges the pandemic has created, the AAMC will be using a video recording in place of in-person interviews. They are calling it the AAMC Video Interview Tool for Admissions (AAMC VITA). It is being offered at no cost to applicants since it is a pilot program and will be available from… 

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Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Medical School Admissions / AAMC, Baylor, California Northstate University College of Medicine, Carle Illinois College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University, COVID-19 med, East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine, Hofstra Northwell Medical, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Medical School Interview, Morehouse School of Medicine, New York University Long Island School of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine, rutgers medical school, San Juan Bautista School of Medicine, St. Louis University School of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, UC Irvine School of Medicine, UCLA Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA/Drew, University of Alabama School of Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, University of Hawaii Burns School of Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine, University of Louisville School of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, University of Michigan Medical School, University of Minnesota Med School, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, University of Texas School of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Washington State University Floyd College of Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Western Michigan University Stryker School of Medicine, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

October 2, 2019

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The Anatomy of a Post-Interview Thank You Email

The Anatomy of a Thank You Email

After your medical school interview, it is appropriate to send thank you notes to all of the people who helped you throughout the day. These days it is rare to receive a thank you card. You can easily set yourself apart by sending out handwritten notes. If, like most people, you only have time to… 

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Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Medical School Admissions / Medical School Interview

September 29, 2019

Reading Time: 7 minutes

The Art of Interviewing—Are You a “Can” or a “Cannot”?

The art of interviewing: Are you a "can" or a "cannot"?

“I am doomed… This is a disaster… I really never expected this… What am I going to do?” This from Daniel, a prospective PhD student. I couldn’t imagine what had happened to cause such a negative response, especially as Daniel is a very strong candidate with impeccable credentials. My shock was further compounded when he… 

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Article by Carol Drummer / Admissions Consulting, College Admissions, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions / college interview, grad school interview, law school interview, MBA Interview, Medical School Interview

September 26, 2019

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Check Out Our Q&A on the MMI!

Watch our Q&A discussion and learn how to ace the MMI!

If you missed our live Q&A on the MMI, don’t worry – you can now view it on demand! If you’re preparing for an interview at a med school that uses the MMI method, this is a must-see: Accepted med experts Dr. Barry Rothman and Dr. Herman Gordon answered frequently asked questions and helped the… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / med webinar, Medical School Interview, Multiple Mini Interview

September 26, 2019

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What the Medical School Admissions Committee Looks for During an MMI

What the Adcom Looks For During an MMI

During the multiple mini interview, or MMI, you’ll be evaluated by many different people at several different stations. Having multiple reviews and reviewers provides a more consistent way to evaluate applicants because schools end up with more data from the evaluations provided by each person who observes you. They rate you based on how you… 

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Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Medical School Admissions / Medical School Interview, Multiple Mini Interview

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