r/premeduk • u/aisha_arzu • 3d ago

interview prep

Hi, Im trying to prepare for med interviews right now, does anyone know how to answer questions like tell me about yourself. I feel like i dont know how to start off i know you should include things that make you look all rounded but do you mention what youre doing or not like would you say my name is... im studying.... then go into you as a person. Also things like have you ever resolved or been involved in conflict. do you use real examples or just make something up

If anyone has any advice on what to include i would really appreciate it

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u/LucidDelirium 3d ago

Personally, I wouldn't make stuff up. It's too easy for them to trip you up with follow-up questions. You're going to sound vague or not offer enough details and worst case they'll see it as the lie it is or just a weak answer without enough depth.

The actual situation matters less than the way you acted and reflected on it, so don't try to come up with something super contrived and exotic.

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u/aisha_arzu 2d ago

so what would i say if i cant think of anytime ive been involved in conflict because ive tried thinking of things but ive never really been involved in things like that so i have no idea what to say

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u/LucidDelirium 2d ago

You've never been in an argument or had a disagreement with friends, teachers, students, or family? On work experience or volunteering never had some one be a bit rude or abrasive with you, like a co-worker, customer or supervisor? It doesn't have to be dramatic.

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u/Old_Tower_5793 3d ago

make sure theres a link back to medicine dont just start yapping about shows u like or smth and also probably mention work life balance