Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day.
What qualities do you look for in friends?
What do your friends think of your personal qualities?
What do you want the admissions committee to know about you that may not be evident in your application?
How do you plan to balance your work and personal life as a physician?
How do you plan to deal with the current healthcare system situation as a physician?
When you are 65 and looking back at your life, what do you want to be able to tell your grandkids?
How do you handle stress?
What makes you different from other applicants?
Can you describe a stressful situation you have faced and how you handled it?
What is your favorite book or movie?
Can you explain your clinical experiences or shadowing?
How do you plan to use the skills from your non-science major in medicine?
How do you plan to contribute to the field of medicine?
How do you handle the demands of medical school and your personal life?
How do you feel about living in Philadelphia compared to other cities?
How do you handle frustration and anger?
How do you plan to handle the demands of medical school and a family?
Can you explain your interest in global health?
What do you like about the University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia?
What do you like to do in your free time?
What do you see as the future of medicine?
Can you provide examples of times when you have been a leader?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
What do you see yourself getting involved in at Penn Med?
What made you decide to pursue a career in medicine?
Why do you want to attend the University of Pennsylvania?
How will you handle the stress of medical school?
Tell me about yourself and your current job or research.
Can you discuss the ethical issues you have encountered in your experiences?
Can you tell me about a challenge you have overcome?
Why do you want to be a doctor?
What is your greatest weakness?
Can you discuss your specific research experiences?
Can you explain your research or clinical experiences?
What specific aspects of the University of Pennsylvania appeal to you?
How do you plan to pay for medical school?
How do you handle conflicts or challenges?
Can you explain your involvement in community service?
What do you like to do outside of school or work?
Can you tell me about a specific activity listed in your application?
