During the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Toronto converted their interview format from Modified Personal Interview (MPI) to virtual Modified Personal Interview (vMPI). The vMPI is conducted via an online platform called the VidCruiter system (https://vidcruiter.com). There are four stations as in the regular MPI. The interview is asynchronous, therefore there is no open-file station […]
So it appears we are still stuck in this pandemic and your interview is most likely to be virtual. The difference between this year and last year (and the year before that) though, is that the virtual way of life is no longer a novelty. That means it is expected that you’ve figured out how […]
Interview season can be nerve-wracking. Just the thought of your upcoming interview can make your palms sweat and heart race. But breath! The hardest part was getting the interview, so with a few tips and practice sessions you will be well on your way to an offer of admissions. There are several types of interview […]
5 Tips for Acing your Virtual Medical School Interview Dress Up As tempting as it might be to throw on a blazer and rock your comfiest PJs on the bottom – don’t do it! You never know if you’ll need to stand up to grab something or turn on a light so save yourself the […]
Psychiatry Resident at the University of British Columbia, Vivian, answered all of your questions regarding the medical school interview process and provided insight into the experience! Vivian provided insightful information about the medical school interview process by answering the following questions during the taping: What advice can you give about preparing for medical school interviews? […]
Being able to discuss healthcare topics critically is a crucial part of the CASPer test and medical school interviews, but also the entire career of a physician or healthcare worker. Although we may be familiar with certain topics, we may not be able to talk about them articulately on CASPer or interviews. For instance, are […]
In this strange new world we’ve all had to make a few adjustments to our daily lives due to COVID19, interviewing for medical school virtually being one of them! Here are some tips to help with navigating virtual medical school interviews: 1. Optimize your lighting The interviewers only get to see you through your video. […]
As medical school interviews are being sent out, many aspiring medical students are rushing to get in as much practice as they can. I remember that during this time, one of the toughest challenges to prepare for was the ethics station. Students may be faced with this type of question in multiple different ways: one […]
Interview season, whether for medical school or residency, is a very stressful time of the year. Single interview sessions, MMIs, travel/Zoom fatigue, uncertainty about the selection/match process – all of these can be different sources of a lot of anxiety. Through both medical school interviews and residency match interviews, a lot of wisdom has been […]
McMaster medical student and McMaster Health Sciences graduate, Jim, answered all of your questions regarding the program, the application process, and how to make you stand out as a candidate! Jim provided insightful information about the McMaster Health Sciences program by answering the following questions during the taping: Can you provide some advise on how […]
