Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day.
Why do you want to become a physician instead of pursuing other healthcare professions?
How did you decide to study (your major)?
If you had to tell the admissions committee one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Why do you want to come to Pritzker?
If I were to ask one of your closest friends to describe you with one word, what word would that be?
How have you prepared yourself to handle the emotional and mental stresses of medical school?
Why are you interested in attending this specific medical school?
Why medicine and not nursing or another healthcare profession?
Tell me about your personal statement and your motivation to pursue medicine.
What attracts you to this medical school?
Tell me about one of the activities you mentioned in your application, specifically ____.
Is there a reason you are not pursuing an MD/PhD program given your research experience?
Can you provide more details about your community service and research activities?
Tell me about yourself.
In your opinion, what makes a good doctor?
What interests you about University of Chicago and how does it align with your goals?
When did you decide that medicine was the career path for you?
What non-academic activities do you enjoy outside of school?
What is your favorite novel?
How has your involvement in a certain program impacted your personal growth?
Have you visited the location of this medical school before?
Can you explain your grade in (a specific class)?
How would you describe the pre-med life at your undergraduate institution?
What have you learned from interacting with people from different cultures?
Discuss your experience with (specific activity) from your AMCAS application.
Describe a memorable patient interaction that you have had.
Can you explain the reasons for your performance in specific sections of the MCAT or GPA?
Why do you want to pursue an MD degree?
You strike me as someone who takes initiative. Can you give an example?
Describe your research.
What are you most proud of accomplishing?
Why are you interested in pursuing both MD and PhD degrees with your extensive research experience?
Why are you interested in attending Pritzker?
Tell me more about your involvement in (specific activity).
What are your top priorities in choosing a medical school?
Can you recommend a book?
How will you manage work/life balance?
What do you look for in a medical school?
