FIU MEDICAL SCHOOL INTERVIEW PREP | 2026 UPDATE
| QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+.
WHY FIU COM? Answer - -Curriculum
-Growth
-Location
How do you handle conflict when working in a team? Answer - -Best way to
handle conflict is to approach the situation and try to find a solution rather
than ignore it and let tension build.
-I know this is difficult especially for nonconfrontational people like myself but
it's necessary to do for the sake of the team.
-EX: BioChem group being affected because team member not participating.
How would you change healthcare, or what program would you increase
funding to in order to improve community health and access to care? Answer -
-More funding to free clinics. Implement sliding scale clinics.
-lower cost of healthcare-> government regulation, order only necessary tests,
implement preventative med (keep ppl out of system), ask more questions (pt.
pov)
Name a time you faced a challenge. How did you approach solving it? Answer -
-Grandpa being diagnosed with GBM August of senior year
-Contacted advisor->Switched classes to online->transient student at FIU->
Took care of grandpa and goal was to still graduate on time
-It's probably the hardest thing i've had to overcome but through it all it taught
me resilience and adaptability.
, Book I've read. What am I currently reading? Answer - American
Sickness...Have not started new book this year but my next book is Story of the
Human Body
How would you deal with a non-compliant patient? Answer - -Important to
inquire why patient is being noncompliant.
-Do they understand the extent of their disease?
-Can they afford their medications?
- Based on response offer proper resources and education.
What are you passionate about? Answer - -Access to high quality healthcare
for all
-Representation in Medicine
-Implementing holistic approach and addressing root of issues
Important qualities for physicians to have. Answer - -Empathy
-Communication skills
-Good listener
-Patience
Where do you see yourself in 7-10 years? Answer - -Regardless of specialty I
see myself practicing here in Miami and providing care to uninsured is high on
my list of things to do whether that be volunteer at a free clinic or offer pro
bono days at my own clinic.
-interested in disease prevention initiatives in 3rd world country. Something I
learned in my minor the amount of preventable diseases there are because of
limited supplies and training.
| QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+.
WHY FIU COM? Answer - -Curriculum
-Growth
-Location
How do you handle conflict when working in a team? Answer - -Best way to
handle conflict is to approach the situation and try to find a solution rather
than ignore it and let tension build.
-I know this is difficult especially for nonconfrontational people like myself but
it's necessary to do for the sake of the team.
-EX: BioChem group being affected because team member not participating.
How would you change healthcare, or what program would you increase
funding to in order to improve community health and access to care? Answer -
-More funding to free clinics. Implement sliding scale clinics.
-lower cost of healthcare-> government regulation, order only necessary tests,
implement preventative med (keep ppl out of system), ask more questions (pt.
pov)
Name a time you faced a challenge. How did you approach solving it? Answer -
-Grandpa being diagnosed with GBM August of senior year
-Contacted advisor->Switched classes to online->transient student at FIU->
Took care of grandpa and goal was to still graduate on time
-It's probably the hardest thing i've had to overcome but through it all it taught
me resilience and adaptability.
, Book I've read. What am I currently reading? Answer - American
Sickness...Have not started new book this year but my next book is Story of the
Human Body
How would you deal with a non-compliant patient? Answer - -Important to
inquire why patient is being noncompliant.
-Do they understand the extent of their disease?
-Can they afford their medications?
- Based on response offer proper resources and education.
What are you passionate about? Answer - -Access to high quality healthcare
for all
-Representation in Medicine
-Implementing holistic approach and addressing root of issues
Important qualities for physicians to have. Answer - -Empathy
-Communication skills
-Good listener
-Patience
Where do you see yourself in 7-10 years? Answer - -Regardless of specialty I
see myself practicing here in Miami and providing care to uninsured is high on
my list of things to do whether that be volunteer at a free clinic or offer pro
bono days at my own clinic.
-interested in disease prevention initiatives in 3rd world country. Something I
learned in my minor the amount of preventable diseases there are because of
limited supplies and training.
