MWU-CCOM Interview || Solved Correctly.
Tell me about your grades correct answers Y1. Difficult transition, studying in large groups was
not beneficial
Y2. Insecurity -> spreading too thin, studied alone
Y3. Re-invented myself, study habits, found small groups that worked well
Y4. Most growth, challenged myself and became even more organized, studied with the same
partner
Make a rubric that can allow you to assess your weakness. correct answers Rubric: For self-
confidence
On a scale of 0 being not at all, 1 some days, 2 half days, 3 most days
1. Perception
A. You are worthy
B. I am capable
C. Not a failure to self and others
D. A day without negative self talk
2. Actions
A. I can turn a negative thought into positive thought with cognitive reframing
B. I can take on risks
C. I feel confident working on a team
D. Prioritize things most important to me
2. Self care
A. Surrounded by supportive people
B. Make time for physical health
C. Take an inventory of things I do well
D. Nurturing my creative side
Tell us a little bit about yourself. correct answers - EARLY: From Phoenix, AZ. I'm a self-driven
woman who came from a humble family of artists and restaurant workers. I've felt a calling
toward medicine since a young age and have consistently worked to be here today without any
external pressure from my family
- TURNING POINT: My world blew open with a full ride scholarship to ASU because I realized
I wasn't limited to an undergraduate education and could pursue a medical degree without pre-
existing debt
- MEDICINE: My passion for medicine is rooted in a passion for service. My experience of
consistent restaurant and volunteer work in a addition to a background in psychology has
allowed me to develop excellent people skills, intuition, and team skills. I'm pursuing medicine
because I want to have a career that is enriching and believe I would make an excellent addition
to the field
- CLINCAL: I do not believe in cutting corners, so I've taken time to increase my clinical
knowledge in a stepwise fashion from hospital volunteering, to shadowing, to scribing, scribe
training, and now as an EMT
, -CONCLUSION: I've reached the point of feeling like I've hit my ceiling in each of these
positions, which is why I'm here today and why I believe medical school is the next logical step
for me
Why medicine (and not nursing)? correct answers - Early caregiver role sparked a drive to
reduce suffering with a fascination for etiology of disease processes
- Drawn to problem-solving and a career that will constantly challenge me
- Medical school provides the highest level of science and anatomy knowledge needed for high-
risk decision making
- Build relationships with patients and empowering them by taking time to teach them about their
bodies/conditions
- An independent position with more leadership responsibilities is more suited towards me
Discuss a weakness of yours. correct answers Lack of self-confidence. Imposter effect
EXAMPLE:
In undergrad being the first in my family to pursue medicine and coming from a humble
background that required me to work in a non-medical job left me feeling insecure and
somewhat like an imposter. I always joked about having three jobs at a time, but really it was
hurting me because I was not providing myself the grace or self care needed in my off-time to
succeed, and did not truly believe in my own capabilities.
Third semester, I overcompensated by taking on a research lab assistant position, research
practicum, and service learning placement while taking Organic chemistry in order to feel like I
was keeping up with my "pre-med duties". I struggled academically and financially, stressing
over having to buy dinner or pay for transportation, which left me feeling "less than" in
comparison to my peers. That semester I received the only "C" grade I've ever had. I pondered if
I had what it takes to be a physician and took the next semester off to look into other careers in
the healthcare field.
After taking time for self care and realizing that my insecurity led to me suffer emotionally and
take on too many activities at once due to my insecurity, I decided to go back to pre-med the next
semester with a conscious effort to be kind to myself and take on less activities to ensure I could
excel academically and still put food on the table. With admitting my weakness to myself and
limiting my negative "self talk" I was able to excel academically for the remainder of undergrad
while still taking on extracurriculars and working to support myself. Changing my perspective
and gaining self-confidence helped me work toward my goal and enjoy the process too.
What do you think the best part of working on a team is? correct answers - New ideas -> more
depth
- Division of labor -> more progress on bigger projects
- More satisfaction from working with others
- Lean on each other -> comradery
Why CCOM? correct answers
What is the last book you've read? correct answers To Seek a Newer World - Essays and
speeches from RFK
Tell me about your grades correct answers Y1. Difficult transition, studying in large groups was
not beneficial
Y2. Insecurity -> spreading too thin, studied alone
Y3. Re-invented myself, study habits, found small groups that worked well
Y4. Most growth, challenged myself and became even more organized, studied with the same
partner
Make a rubric that can allow you to assess your weakness. correct answers Rubric: For self-
confidence
On a scale of 0 being not at all, 1 some days, 2 half days, 3 most days
1. Perception
A. You are worthy
B. I am capable
C. Not a failure to self and others
D. A day without negative self talk
2. Actions
A. I can turn a negative thought into positive thought with cognitive reframing
B. I can take on risks
C. I feel confident working on a team
D. Prioritize things most important to me
2. Self care
A. Surrounded by supportive people
B. Make time for physical health
C. Take an inventory of things I do well
D. Nurturing my creative side
Tell us a little bit about yourself. correct answers - EARLY: From Phoenix, AZ. I'm a self-driven
woman who came from a humble family of artists and restaurant workers. I've felt a calling
toward medicine since a young age and have consistently worked to be here today without any
external pressure from my family
- TURNING POINT: My world blew open with a full ride scholarship to ASU because I realized
I wasn't limited to an undergraduate education and could pursue a medical degree without pre-
existing debt
- MEDICINE: My passion for medicine is rooted in a passion for service. My experience of
consistent restaurant and volunteer work in a addition to a background in psychology has
allowed me to develop excellent people skills, intuition, and team skills. I'm pursuing medicine
because I want to have a career that is enriching and believe I would make an excellent addition
to the field
- CLINCAL: I do not believe in cutting corners, so I've taken time to increase my clinical
knowledge in a stepwise fashion from hospital volunteering, to shadowing, to scribing, scribe
training, and now as an EMT
, -CONCLUSION: I've reached the point of feeling like I've hit my ceiling in each of these
positions, which is why I'm here today and why I believe medical school is the next logical step
for me
Why medicine (and not nursing)? correct answers - Early caregiver role sparked a drive to
reduce suffering with a fascination for etiology of disease processes
- Drawn to problem-solving and a career that will constantly challenge me
- Medical school provides the highest level of science and anatomy knowledge needed for high-
risk decision making
- Build relationships with patients and empowering them by taking time to teach them about their
bodies/conditions
- An independent position with more leadership responsibilities is more suited towards me
Discuss a weakness of yours. correct answers Lack of self-confidence. Imposter effect
EXAMPLE:
In undergrad being the first in my family to pursue medicine and coming from a humble
background that required me to work in a non-medical job left me feeling insecure and
somewhat like an imposter. I always joked about having three jobs at a time, but really it was
hurting me because I was not providing myself the grace or self care needed in my off-time to
succeed, and did not truly believe in my own capabilities.
Third semester, I overcompensated by taking on a research lab assistant position, research
practicum, and service learning placement while taking Organic chemistry in order to feel like I
was keeping up with my "pre-med duties". I struggled academically and financially, stressing
over having to buy dinner or pay for transportation, which left me feeling "less than" in
comparison to my peers. That semester I received the only "C" grade I've ever had. I pondered if
I had what it takes to be a physician and took the next semester off to look into other careers in
the healthcare field.
After taking time for self care and realizing that my insecurity led to me suffer emotionally and
take on too many activities at once due to my insecurity, I decided to go back to pre-med the next
semester with a conscious effort to be kind to myself and take on less activities to ensure I could
excel academically and still put food on the table. With admitting my weakness to myself and
limiting my negative "self talk" I was able to excel academically for the remainder of undergrad
while still taking on extracurriculars and working to support myself. Changing my perspective
and gaining self-confidence helped me work toward my goal and enjoy the process too.
What do you think the best part of working on a team is? correct answers - New ideas -> more
depth
- Division of labor -> more progress on bigger projects
- More satisfaction from working with others
- Lean on each other -> comradery
Why CCOM? correct answers
What is the last book you've read? correct answers To Seek a Newer World - Essays and
speeches from RFK
