MEDICAL SCHOOL INTERVIEW PREP – 2025 STRATEGIC QUESTION
SET WITH MODEL ANSWERS | MMI, PANEL & VIRTUAL FORMAT
PRACTICE COVERING CRUCIAL QUESTIONS ASKED ON INTERVIEW
THIS 2025 MED SCHOOL INTERVIEW PREP RESOURCE OFFERS HIGH-IMPACT
QUESTIONS AND EXPERT-FORMULATED RESPONSES TO HELP CANDIDATES
MASTER MMI AND PANEL FORMATS. FROM ETHICAL JUDGMENTS TO TEAM-
BASED DECISION MAKING, THIS GUIDE GUARANTEES A COMPETITIVE EDGE
FOR STUDENTS AIMING TO STAND OUT AND SECURE A PLACE IN TOP MEDICAL
PROGRAMS.
Tell me about yourself - CORRECT ANSWER-Well, 1st and foremost, it is a pleasure to be here today
speaking with (each of) you. As far as who I am, my name is Musa Raza. I'm 23 years old. I was born
in Michigan but consider myself a native to Arizona, having lived there for 13 years. I attended ASU
and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Psychology in Dec 2020. After graduating, I moved to a
sweet little rural area called Mayfield which is in Western KY.
To get to know me better, I view myself as an open person, a challenge seeker, and one loaded with
life experiences. I really value these experiences because they've left me well-rounded, playing a
large role in making who I am. I love to study and work hard. It just comes naturally. I'm able to keep
things in perspective and balanced by hiking/jogging, reading, meditating, and bicycling with some
hoop shooting thrown in peridocially. Family and social time are very important to me. They're such
a stabilizing force in my life.
If they follow up with how did you move there
You might wonder how did I get myself all the way over there and why. To answer that,
I made a plan to move there upon hearing how my uncle, the town's peditrician, was struggling with
managing his busy work life and taking care of his ill and bed ridden mother. I saw this as
opporutnity to get closer to my uncle, assist him with house duties, care for my grandmother, and
acquire health care experience. For over year now I'm working at a family clinic as a medical
assistant
I also took this time period to prepare for the MCAT and complete remaining pre med pre-req such
as physics 1 & 2 and biochemistry, earning myself A's in all.
Why do you want to be a doctor? - CORRECT ANSWER-In a nut shell, I think being a physician is the
best fit for my personality and my skill set. I love to be around people and help them feel better.
Compassion seems to come naturally for me. I find my passion for pursuing medicine as a career
grow stronger and stronger when I interact with patients and treat them as an MA. With every
,patient encounter, i demonstrate empathy, attentiveness,, and thoroughness. I do my best to fully
address their concerns/needs, ensuring that their care with me is comfortable, safe, and patient
centered. Doing this is important to me because knowing how it can be hard for some patients to
open up about their health complications, and how sometimes their needs aren't being met, I want
my patients to feel relieved, happy, and satisfied about their visits. I also think I have the cognitive
ability to thrive in the field of medicine. I love the mental challenges of biological sciences. I believe
my GPA and recent academic work bears this out.
Why will you be a good doctor? - CORRECT ANSWER-My undergraduate and post graduate academic
work has convinced me that I am cognitively able to succeed as a physician and meet the serious
mental challenges required in this field. Working at a family clinic has led me to further discover that
I have a huge heart for people and that it bothers me when they are hurting emotionally, physically,
or otherwise. I believe the facets of an excellent physician is one who is quick on their feet and is
able to critically think and apply their knowledge, upholds confidence and composure all while being
empathetic. I see these traits in myself practiced everyday at work. For example, (talk about pt who
checked in because of reoccurring panic attacks after his cessation of smoking tobacco and his
hesitancy in coming to the clinic because of his former. Macho mentality and how you praised him
for being courageous with coming to the clinic for the sake of himself and his family
One of my responsibilities as an MA is being tasked with informing patients about their lab results.
Before I call my patients, I do my research on the significance of the lab ordered and what the
patient's results mean to answer questions they may have and to prevent myself from spewing
medical jargon. I put great importance on giving the patient a comprehensive understanding of what
the provider's plan of action or recommendation is because I know it can be difficult for some
patients to hear about a result that is out of their normal range. I take my time and listen extra to
their frustrations, console and encourage them.
Why Medicine? - CORRECT ANSWER--My pursuit of medicine is driven by a passion to provide
service to others through medicine for the rest of my life. I have the determination and ambition to
excel as a doctor. -As a physician, I would also love to go above and beyond my job to aid in relief
efforts, serve in international humanitarian programs such as Doctors Without Borders, and most
importantly serve the community in which I live. --- you could elaborate and talk about recent events
in Pakistan
Note:
(Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) cares for people affected by conflict,
disease outbreaks, natural and human-made disasters, and exclusion from health care in more than
70 countries.)
Why medicine? Cont. - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Helping others in an incredibly significant way
, - Doctors have the incredible opportunity to restore people's lives to normalcy, even save some from
death which is extremely rewarding
2. Medicine is fascinating
- In depth knowledge of human body
3. Trust and Honor
- Doctors are trusted w sensitive information. Patient share their deepest concerns with their
doctors in hope of being healed. Being trusted to this extent is a great honor.
4. Influence and respect
- Doctors in a position of power
They are the leaders in healthcare
5. Never a dull moment
- Get to interact with different kinds of people with various ailments. Medicine offers a variety of
experiences which makes the profession exciting.
6. Other opportunities as a doctor
- Clinical researcher, journalism, consulting, business ventures, hospital administration
Why osteopathic medicine? - CORRECT ANSWER-MD VS DO
- How both MD schools and DO schools would allow me to become a physician, but that DO schools
provide additional training in OMM and a holistic emphasis. And doctors who gain a broader clinical
skillset have more tools to ensure their patient's wellbeing
- emphasis on preventive care
- a patient-centered, holistic approach to care
- patient empowerment to strive toward the body's natural, optimal state of structure and function
Do's are people taking care of people WITH MEDICAL CONDITIONS
SET WITH MODEL ANSWERS | MMI, PANEL & VIRTUAL FORMAT
PRACTICE COVERING CRUCIAL QUESTIONS ASKED ON INTERVIEW
THIS 2025 MED SCHOOL INTERVIEW PREP RESOURCE OFFERS HIGH-IMPACT
QUESTIONS AND EXPERT-FORMULATED RESPONSES TO HELP CANDIDATES
MASTER MMI AND PANEL FORMATS. FROM ETHICAL JUDGMENTS TO TEAM-
BASED DECISION MAKING, THIS GUIDE GUARANTEES A COMPETITIVE EDGE
FOR STUDENTS AIMING TO STAND OUT AND SECURE A PLACE IN TOP MEDICAL
PROGRAMS.
Tell me about yourself - CORRECT ANSWER-Well, 1st and foremost, it is a pleasure to be here today
speaking with (each of) you. As far as who I am, my name is Musa Raza. I'm 23 years old. I was born
in Michigan but consider myself a native to Arizona, having lived there for 13 years. I attended ASU
and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Psychology in Dec 2020. After graduating, I moved to a
sweet little rural area called Mayfield which is in Western KY.
To get to know me better, I view myself as an open person, a challenge seeker, and one loaded with
life experiences. I really value these experiences because they've left me well-rounded, playing a
large role in making who I am. I love to study and work hard. It just comes naturally. I'm able to keep
things in perspective and balanced by hiking/jogging, reading, meditating, and bicycling with some
hoop shooting thrown in peridocially. Family and social time are very important to me. They're such
a stabilizing force in my life.
If they follow up with how did you move there
You might wonder how did I get myself all the way over there and why. To answer that,
I made a plan to move there upon hearing how my uncle, the town's peditrician, was struggling with
managing his busy work life and taking care of his ill and bed ridden mother. I saw this as
opporutnity to get closer to my uncle, assist him with house duties, care for my grandmother, and
acquire health care experience. For over year now I'm working at a family clinic as a medical
assistant
I also took this time period to prepare for the MCAT and complete remaining pre med pre-req such
as physics 1 & 2 and biochemistry, earning myself A's in all.
Why do you want to be a doctor? - CORRECT ANSWER-In a nut shell, I think being a physician is the
best fit for my personality and my skill set. I love to be around people and help them feel better.
Compassion seems to come naturally for me. I find my passion for pursuing medicine as a career
grow stronger and stronger when I interact with patients and treat them as an MA. With every
,patient encounter, i demonstrate empathy, attentiveness,, and thoroughness. I do my best to fully
address their concerns/needs, ensuring that their care with me is comfortable, safe, and patient
centered. Doing this is important to me because knowing how it can be hard for some patients to
open up about their health complications, and how sometimes their needs aren't being met, I want
my patients to feel relieved, happy, and satisfied about their visits. I also think I have the cognitive
ability to thrive in the field of medicine. I love the mental challenges of biological sciences. I believe
my GPA and recent academic work bears this out.
Why will you be a good doctor? - CORRECT ANSWER-My undergraduate and post graduate academic
work has convinced me that I am cognitively able to succeed as a physician and meet the serious
mental challenges required in this field. Working at a family clinic has led me to further discover that
I have a huge heart for people and that it bothers me when they are hurting emotionally, physically,
or otherwise. I believe the facets of an excellent physician is one who is quick on their feet and is
able to critically think and apply their knowledge, upholds confidence and composure all while being
empathetic. I see these traits in myself practiced everyday at work. For example, (talk about pt who
checked in because of reoccurring panic attacks after his cessation of smoking tobacco and his
hesitancy in coming to the clinic because of his former. Macho mentality and how you praised him
for being courageous with coming to the clinic for the sake of himself and his family
One of my responsibilities as an MA is being tasked with informing patients about their lab results.
Before I call my patients, I do my research on the significance of the lab ordered and what the
patient's results mean to answer questions they may have and to prevent myself from spewing
medical jargon. I put great importance on giving the patient a comprehensive understanding of what
the provider's plan of action or recommendation is because I know it can be difficult for some
patients to hear about a result that is out of their normal range. I take my time and listen extra to
their frustrations, console and encourage them.
Why Medicine? - CORRECT ANSWER--My pursuit of medicine is driven by a passion to provide
service to others through medicine for the rest of my life. I have the determination and ambition to
excel as a doctor. -As a physician, I would also love to go above and beyond my job to aid in relief
efforts, serve in international humanitarian programs such as Doctors Without Borders, and most
importantly serve the community in which I live. --- you could elaborate and talk about recent events
in Pakistan
Note:
(Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) cares for people affected by conflict,
disease outbreaks, natural and human-made disasters, and exclusion from health care in more than
70 countries.)
Why medicine? Cont. - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Helping others in an incredibly significant way
, - Doctors have the incredible opportunity to restore people's lives to normalcy, even save some from
death which is extremely rewarding
2. Medicine is fascinating
- In depth knowledge of human body
3. Trust and Honor
- Doctors are trusted w sensitive information. Patient share their deepest concerns with their
doctors in hope of being healed. Being trusted to this extent is a great honor.
4. Influence and respect
- Doctors in a position of power
They are the leaders in healthcare
5. Never a dull moment
- Get to interact with different kinds of people with various ailments. Medicine offers a variety of
experiences which makes the profession exciting.
6. Other opportunities as a doctor
- Clinical researcher, journalism, consulting, business ventures, hospital administration
Why osteopathic medicine? - CORRECT ANSWER-MD VS DO
- How both MD schools and DO schools would allow me to become a physician, but that DO schools
provide additional training in OMM and a holistic emphasis. And doctors who gain a broader clinical
skillset have more tools to ensure their patient's wellbeing
- emphasis on preventive care
- a patient-centered, holistic approach to care
- patient empowerment to strive toward the body's natural, optimal state of structure and function
Do's are people taking care of people WITH MEDICAL CONDITIONS
