2019 HPA Interviewing 101 DRAFT...Importance of the Interview for ALL types of schools: •Critical...
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Preparing for Health Professions Schools Interviews
Interviewing 101
Cindy BroderiusAssistant DirectorOffice of Health Professions [email protected]
Resources available at : HPA website > Apply > Preparing for Your Interviews
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Pathway For Tonight’s Discussion
• Importance of the Interview
• Preparation Before the Interview
• Interview Formats and Preparation Tips
• Interviewing Basics
• The Day of the Interview
• Interview Follow-up
• Questions?1
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Importance of the Interview
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Importance of the Interview for ALL types of schools:
• Critical factor in the admissions process, regardless of format
• Success in health professions school requires more than academic competence
• Interviews allow for assessing noncognitive skills and attributes, e.g. professionalism, interpersonal skills, motivation, altruism, maturity, compassion, enthusiasm, etc. and fit with the school
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Importance of the Interview, cont.
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Interviews are not solely an opportunity for you to be evaluated by admissions:
Interviews also allow YOU the opportunity to learn about the school and its programs, values, resources
and goals
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Preparation Before the Interview
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• Clothing and appearance: conservative, neat, well-groomed
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Preparation Before the Interview, cont.
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• Logistics, e.g. travel arrangements, lodging, Duke class absences, etc.
• Research the school: printed materials you receive, MSAR, school’s website, Duke alums attending the school
• Research school’s interview format and logistics: MSAR, school’s website, Duke alums attending the school
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Preparation Before the Interview, cont.
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• PRACTICE AND PREPARE:
o Review both your primary and secondary applications for the school
o Review lists of typical questions
o PRACTICE OUT LOUD and RECORD
o Prepare questions for your interviewer
o Why are you a good fit for this school?
o Mock interviews
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Interview Formats—Traditional
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• One-on-one
• Panel (two or more interviewers)
• Group (multiple interviewers, multiple candidates)
• MD-PhD
• Open file
• Closed file
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Traditional Interview Prep Tips
• Sample Qs to practice: behavioral, ethical, about your classes, current issues of professions, etc.; many lists of “typical questions” available—HPA website, online, etc. WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE [professional]?
• Note Qs specific to your program/profession, e.g. MD-PhD, veterinary medicine, DO, etc.
• Prepare Qs for schools: demonstrate your interest and preparation
• Let the interviewer lead; pay attention to cues 2
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Interview Formats—MMI
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• Structure: 2 minutes with scenario and 6 to 8 minutes with interviewer; in 6 to 12 stations
• You may or may not be allowed to take notes while reviewing the scenarios; assume not
• Knock before entering interview room
• Your interviewer may or may not offer hand for handshake, may or may not speak
• Provide brief summary of scenario before beginning to address scenario
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MMI Interview Prep Tips
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• Categories of scenarios:
o Ethical issues
o Role playing
o Collaboration
o Cultural competence
o Social issues/health policy
o Traditional interview [writing]
o Rest
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MMI Interview Prep Tips, cont.
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• Practice with sample scenarios:
o Identify and acknowledge main issue or problem
o What is main source of issue or problem
o Identify ways to resolve issue or problem
o Create mental framework to keep your verbal response on track
o Timing: with scenario, giving response
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MMI Interview Prep Tips, cont.
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• What is being evaluated in MMIs:
o Motivation for career in your chosen profession
o Professionalism + Integrity
o Various other competencies, e.g. cultural competence, altruism, maturity, empathy, compassion
o Not specific protocols, clinical knowledge, etc.
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Interviewing Basics
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How will you communicate during your interview?
• First impressions: smile, handshake, attire
• Verbal messages: speed, tone, volume
• Non-verbal messages: posture, gestures, eye contact
• Active and engaged responses
• Situation Task Action Result
• Managing nerves and stress: prep, mindfulness
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On Interview Day
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• Arrive early
• Be pleasant to EVERYONE you encounter
• Demonstrate flexibility
• Engage with fellow applicants
• Take a deep breath and relax
• Do not sweat the small stuff!
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In Case of Emergency…
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• Be sure to have phone numbers for admissions office with you, not just email address
• If you are sick, reschedule—it is okay to do so
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After the Interview
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• Write thank you notes to your interviewers and send via email, snail mail; check preferences of school
• Write down your thoughts, impressions, reflections of your experiences for future reference
• Be aware when final decisions are likely to be made and follow up appropriately as needed
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Support Available to You
• Office of Health Professions Advising: advising, mock interviews (traditional, MMI)
• HPA Website www.prehealth.duke.edu [Apply > Preparing for Your Interviews] for general info, download handouts referenced tonight
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• Duke alumni connections
o Duke Med MAP
o Duke Alumni Network
o Linked In
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Support Available to You, cont.
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References
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• Multiple Mini Interview for the Mind, Kevyn To
• The Medical School Interview, Desai & Katta
• Multiple resources available on HPA website
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Questions?
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