The Interview
After carefully considering the student's GPA, application and MCAT scores, the medical school may request an interview. Interviews are usually scheduled early in the fall depending on when the application is received. Mayo uses a phone interview and, if still a candidate, an on-site interview with two different individuals. After the first interview the student's profile is presented to the Selection Committee. Mayo summarizes the interview using the following categories:
- Personal characteristics
- Communication Skills
- Altruism
- Mutual respect/appreciation of diversity
- Capacity for leadership and teamwork
- Dutifulness/work ethic/inner strength
- Understanding and commitment to a career in medicine
- Analytical reasoning
The interview is very important and should be given careful consideration. The applicant is encouraged to seek help from members of the HPC or other professors concerning the interview process. InterviewFeedback.com and StudentDoc.com have useful resources for students preparing for medical school interviews. The Center for Experiential Learning has additional interview tools to help students with the entire interview process.
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