MCPHS MOCK INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
At MCPHS University we look for students who have a true passion for medicine. What appeals to you
most, about working in the field of pharmacy?
There are many factors that led to my passion for a career in pharmacy. My main reason for choosing
Pharmacy is that I would be able to help others with their pains and diseases because I believe that
everyone deserves the best care and medicine while also being able to work in a fast paced
environment.
Working at a pharmaceutical company is a major driver towards me wanting to work in pharmacy. Since
starting this job I have a love for pharmaceuticals but I realized that I want to work more with people
than with the laboratory side of things. I realized that being a pharmacist meant that I could work in the
healthcare field while also Watching my mom be a nurse growing up showed me being compassionate
towards other people and helping them in anyway you could made was the most rewarding thing she
had experienced.
Mom being a nurse - knew I wanted to work in healthcar
At college had a love for chemistry and how things worked and reacted with one another
example answer:
"There are a number of factors that drive my passion for a career in medicine. If I had to pinpoint one
, main driver, I would say that helping others with chronic pain or a debilitating disease, is the most
significant for me. Everyone deserves access to important medicine and I plan to live that mantra by
being the best at what I do, and giving my all to my patients/customers, every day."
"Working in a helping profession is a major driver towards entering the field of pharmacy. Ever since I
was a little boy, I have been inspired by my neighborhood pharmacist. He was such a smart, humble, and
amiable person who cured so many people in my community. I was always struck by his happy spirit; it
was as if he knew the impact he made. I, too, would like to feel the gravity and fulfillment of helping
others. To say I have a passion for medicine would be an understatement. The opportunity to be
accepted to MCPHS' pharmacy program would undoubtedly change my life."
It is important that MCPHS University exercises great discernment when choosing applicants. What is
your plan if you are not accepted into pharmacy this year?
If I am not accepted into your pharmaceutical program I would continue working at Mallinkcrodt
Pharmaceuticals and working towards upgrading any required courses to make my application even
stronger when I apply to the program next year. I wouldn't take this rejection as my final answer.
example:
"In the event that I am not selected for this year's pharmacy, I will prepare as best I can to increase my
chances for the following year. I will attend Post-Bacc Programs to improve my GPA, and research
relevant educational avenues that would be suitable for my goal. An initial rejection would not detract
me from applying again and fighting for it."
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
At MCPHS University we look for students who have a true passion for medicine. What appeals to you
most, about working in the field of pharmacy?
There are many factors that led to my passion for a career in pharmacy. My main reason for choosing
Pharmacy is that I would be able to help others with their pains and diseases because I believe that
everyone deserves the best care and medicine while also being able to work in a fast paced
environment.
Working at a pharmaceutical company is a major driver towards me wanting to work in pharmacy. Since
starting this job I have a love for pharmaceuticals but I realized that I want to work more with people
than with the laboratory side of things. I realized that being a pharmacist meant that I could work in the
healthcare field while also Watching my mom be a nurse growing up showed me being compassionate
towards other people and helping them in anyway you could made was the most rewarding thing she
had experienced.
Mom being a nurse - knew I wanted to work in healthcar
At college had a love for chemistry and how things worked and reacted with one another
example answer:
"There are a number of factors that drive my passion for a career in medicine. If I had to pinpoint one
, main driver, I would say that helping others with chronic pain or a debilitating disease, is the most
significant for me. Everyone deserves access to important medicine and I plan to live that mantra by
being the best at what I do, and giving my all to my patients/customers, every day."
"Working in a helping profession is a major driver towards entering the field of pharmacy. Ever since I
was a little boy, I have been inspired by my neighborhood pharmacist. He was such a smart, humble, and
amiable person who cured so many people in my community. I was always struck by his happy spirit; it
was as if he knew the impact he made. I, too, would like to feel the gravity and fulfillment of helping
others. To say I have a passion for medicine would be an understatement. The opportunity to be
accepted to MCPHS' pharmacy program would undoubtedly change my life."
It is important that MCPHS University exercises great discernment when choosing applicants. What is
your plan if you are not accepted into pharmacy this year?
If I am not accepted into your pharmaceutical program I would continue working at Mallinkcrodt
Pharmaceuticals and working towards upgrading any required courses to make my application even
stronger when I apply to the program next year. I wouldn't take this rejection as my final answer.
example:
"In the event that I am not selected for this year's pharmacy, I will prepare as best I can to increase my
chances for the following year. I will attend Post-Bacc Programs to improve my GPA, and research
relevant educational avenues that would be suitable for my goal. An initial rejection would not detract
me from applying again and fighting for it."
