Medical School Mock Interviews

OITE medical school mock interviews will begin on Thursday, August 13th, 2026

Mock interviews will be conducted from August to September. These sessions are for fellows who are currently submitting applications to medical school.

A practice interview can make a big difference in how to present yourself and set you up for success. We will practice the most common interview questions and provide general advice as you prepare.

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

• Be actively applying to medical school this cycle (Summer/Fall 2026). These sessions are for fellows applying to MD, MD/PhD, DO, and other professional degree programs.
• Attended our July 2026 workshop, 'Preparing for Medical or Professional School Interviews', and/or watch its recording before your mock interview.

We also encouraged you to attend one of our many wellness and resiliency events. Watch for our daily OITE Events email and check out our upcoming events here.

• Each session will be held in a group format and include 4-5 fellows who are applying to similar degree programs.
• Each session will be two hours long.
• Sessions will be virtual or in-person. There will not be a hybrid option.

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

Please prepare the following questions:

1. Tell me about yourself?
2. Tell me about your current and previous research experiences? How have these experiences prepared you for professional school?
3. Why are you interested in our program?
4. What are your career goals?
5. What type of scientific questions or problems are you interested in pursuing during school?
6. Tell me about a time you struggled in a class or in your research? How did you handle that, and what did you do?
7. Do you have any questions for me?