<p>Even though I'm only a freshman, I wanna start preparing for interviews now so that I don't have to worry too much about them in my junior and senior years. And I believe it's really hard to master communication skills within a short period of time.</p>
<p>Any suggestions? What courses are helpful? What did you do for preparation? How do you expose yourself to the topics as much as possible? Detailed answers will be appreciated. Thanks</p>
<p>i asked some med students the same question (im a freshman too) and they told me to just make friends with a wide array of individuals and be able to hold a conversation with someone on different kinds of topics. not sure how much this would help, but it kinda makes sense. you could also talk to your professors about topics in their respective fields. if you want expose to the types of topics being asked, i'd venture to say that they would do with current topics in medicine. a great way to get news on this would be medical journals but also through shadowing (ask the doctor you're shadowing about current topics and get different perspectives). Again, im just a freshman so I have no clue what works and what doesn't, this is just what i've heard for med students.</p>
<p>Keep a journal whenever you do something that will show up on your medical school application. The thoughts will be fresh and you will process your ideas clearly and articulately to return to when you interview.</p>
<p>MS interviews are not like job interviews: they are partly concerned about basic social norms, but they're also very focused on "filling in the blanks" about your application. They will ask you in detail about your experiences.</p>
<p>Essays will be the same way.</p>
<p>Great idea on the journal, BDM.</p>
<p>Bruinboy is right that interacting with a lot of people is a simple way to improve. That will help you in all sorts of situations, not just medical school interviews. There are lots of different ways to do this, including taking a job as a server at a restaurant. Other things include applying for different clubs on campus and just going through their interview processes. Experience is almost always beneficial...</p>
<p>Practice speaking standard English using complete sentences, proper grammar and no slang. Avoid using the word "like."</p>
<p>you have got to be kidding me...a freshman preparing for interviews?? This is why I seldom come to the CC forum</p>