Interview Questions

I feel like I should put another picture of Dominica with this post! Enjoy!!!
This is a great list of the questions you will be asked at your interview. You won't be asked all of these, but its a good idea to have answers ready for all of them. I have also been told that they show you a 20 minute video about Ross, even though Johnny was not shown one. Sorry if some of the questions are duplicated. Someone else wrote the rest of this post. This is some one else's experience, but Johnny was also questioned from this list. Johnny says he will write more about his personal experience if he gets accepted. So when that wonderful day comes you can hear more from him. I will put a * before the questions I remember Johnny saying he was asked. He may have been asked more, these are just what I remember. Hope this helps!

*"Why do you want to be a doctor?
What types of leadership positions did you have in college?
*What types of clinical experience do you have?
*Will you be able to survive on the island?
What has been your greatest hardship and how did you deal with it?
What was your favorite class in college and why?
Why did you get a "C" in this course?
What other schools have you applied to?
What was the result of applying to those schools?
Why were you not accepted to a US medical school?
Why are you applying to Ross?
Are you content with becoming an FMG vs. being a US Medical grad?
*What is your weakness?
*What is your strength?
*What do you know about living in Dominica?
*How do you feel about living in a third world country?
How do you deal with stress/pressure?
What made you want to go to Ross?
If you could change something about yourself, what would it be?
How did you get here?
Why would you be a good doctor?
What would you do if you don’t get in to medical school?
What do you feel are the most important qualities in being a good doctor?
What do you do to alleviate stress? What are your hobbies?
Are you a leader or a follower? Give examples...
What exposure have you had to the medical profession? Healthcare experience? *What did you do when you volunteered at ----? (Johnny was asked about his clinical experience and about a Pre-Med school class he helped start at USU, not volunteer work.)
What do you think you will like most about medicine/being a doctor?



"Don’t freak out. Stay calm and composed. The interviewer will inform you that he/she is not the one to make the admissions decision but it is rather a Committee who decides your fate. However, he/she will take notes during the interview and write a summary, which will be sent to this Committee. Incidentally, during a recent Ross University Open House held in NY the following statistics were cited: “If you have been granted an interview, there is a 65% chance that you will gain admittance to Ross University School of Medicine.” So the interview is somewhat important. Dress professionally; be well groomed, and well mannered.
Be able to answer the following:

Again:

Most important question:
Why do you want to be a doctor?
What motivates you to pursue this field?
What makes you unique?
What other field would you choose if you do not get accepted to any Medical School (Caribbean or otherwise)?
Why did you get (insert bad grade) in (insert class)?
What was the most challenging class for you during your undergraduate studies and why do you think so?
Will you be able to handle living in a foreign country?
What characteristics do you possess that makes you adaptable?
What are the characteristics of a good/bad doctor?
How would a friend describe you?
What do you think would be the hardest part of the medical school curriculum for you and why?
What are your study habits?
What field of medicine interests you most and why?
What do you know about Ross and why did you choose to apply here?
What other schools have you applied to?
What else would you like to tell the Committee about yourself that is not included in your essay or application?
*Do you have any questions?


My overall advice for the interview? Just BE the 3 C’s: Confident, Calm, and Courteous.
And KNOW the 3 E’s: Your Essay, Experiences, and Expectations."

These helped me tremedously and nothing else was asked. All the questions came out of this list. Enjoy and good luck.