Medical School Mock Interviews

OITE mock interviews for medical school applicants in 2025 have finished.

Mock interviews are conducted from August to October. These are for trainees who are currently submitting applications for medical school. Mock interviews can make a big difference in how to present yourself and set you up for success. We will practice the most common questions and provide general advice as you prepare for them.

To participate in this activity, you must fulfill the following requirements:

• Be applying to medical or professional school this cycle (Summer/Fall 2025). These sessions are for trainees currently applying to these programs (MD, MD/PhD, DO, and other professional degree programs).
• Attended the July (2025) workshop on “Preparing for Medical or Professional School Interviews, or watch the recording before your scheduled mock interview.

You are also encouraged to attend one of the many wellness and resilience events. Look for the Monday summary or daily OITE Event emails to find the most helpful topics for you. Check OITE upcoming events to find out what's happening next.

• Each session will include 4-5 postbacs who plan to enter similar degree programs.
• Each session will be two hours long in a group format.
• Interviews will be offered virtually only. There will not be an in-person nor a hybrid option.

We encourage you to practice with your mentors, peers, friends, and by yourself.  

Prepare and practice using the following questions before your session:

1. Tell me about yourself. 
2. Tell me about your previous and/or current research experiences. How have they prepared you for graduate school?
3. Why are you interested in our program?
4. What are your career goals?
5. What type of scientific questions/problems are you interested in pursuing as a graduate study?
6. Do you have any questions for me? 
7. If we have time, we may practice a behavioral question. For example, tell me about a time you struggle in a class or in your research. How did you handle it and what did you do?

Reach out to us at [email protected] with questions.