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Ask Away at Your Admissions Interview!

Have you been invited to interview at the graduate school of your choice? Great news! This means the program is seriously interested in you, and you are one important step closer to acceptance. To make the most of this opportunity, preparation is essential. Your goal is not only to demonstrate your enthusiasm for and knowledge …

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The Anatomy of a Post-Interview Thank You Email

After your medical school interview, it is appropriate to send thank-you notes to all the people who helped you throughout the day. These days, most people send a thank you via email. Here are some helpful guidelines for doing so effectively. A thank-you email begins and ends with gratitude. It contains many of the same formalities …

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What’s the Best Way to Prep for Your Residency Interview?

What’s the Best Way to Prep for Your Residency Interview?

Your residency interview is your chance to show your target programs that you’ve got what it takes to join their team.  Everything in your application, including your medical student performance evaluation and other evaluations, is fair game for interviewers. These are some of the most common questions you’ll hear:  You’re also likely to be asked …

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The MMI: Everything You Need to Know

The Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) has become a very common med school interview format – one that is meant to provide a fairer, more comprehensive assessment of applicants. It’s grown in popularity since 2004, when Canada’s McMaster University published a study illustrating the flaws in the traditional interview format, especially in the ways that interviewers …

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

In a medical school interview, your 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 into your premed journey, this is your moment to shine as the outstanding applicant you are. …

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Do I Really Need a Mock Admissions Interview? [Short Video]

Just how important is having a mock interview before your upcoming graduate school admissions interview? Listen to Accepted Founder Linda Abraham’s two-minute answer to this often-asked question. As for actual applicants who elected to  before their official interview, how did they ultimately feel about their decision? Here is some recent feedback we’ve received from such …

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Get Accepted to the Medical College of Wisconsin [Episode 511]

Get Accepted to the Medical College of Wisconsin

[powerpress] Exciting changes to the curriculum at the Medical College of Wisconsin. [Show Summary] Dr. Jane Machi, Assistant Dean, Admissions and Recruitment at the Medical College of Wisconsin, explores the MCW Fusion Curriculum – and completing med school in three years. Interview with Dr. Jane Machi, Associate Dean for Admissions at the Medical College of …

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

The Mens 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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Active Learn and Admissions at UVM’s Larner College of Medicine [Episode 494]

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[powerpress] All About UVM’s Larner School of Medicine [Show Summary] The University of Vermont’s Larner School of Medicine’s new Associate Dean for Admissions, Leila Amiri, shares the hallmarks of the program, including its active learning curriculum and mission centered around respect, kindness, and cultural humility. Interview with Dr. Leila Amiri, Associate Dean for Admissions at …

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Encore: All You Want to Know About Georgetown Medical School’s Admissions [Episode 491]

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[powerpress] Welcome to the 491st episode of Admissions Straight Talk. Thanks for joining me. I am taking a week off for family time this week. As a result, I decided to air an encore of one of our most popular shows of 2022: All You Want to Know About Georgetown Medical School’s Admissions. I chose …

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

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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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