stone07 Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Just a question pertaining to those of us interviewing at the same school a second time around. Is it a good idea to let the panel know that it is your second time interviewing at a particular school? Will it be viewed as a sign of commitment and determination to practice medicine, specifically at their school or will they see it negatively? e.g., why couldn't this guy get in before? why didn't other schools want him/her etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogopogo Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 If it's relevant for the conversation, I would mention it. You would probably be asked the follow-up "what have you done with your time" IF it jives with the station you're at, giving you another opportunity to talk about yourself and the productive things you've done with your time since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athina021 Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 In my interview letter from Ottawa, they strongly recommend not to mention it if you have interviewed before so as to not introduce bias into your interview experience. I think that's a good idea! And I don't think they can ask you about it, so it should be pretty easy to steer clear of the topic. They don't want to know about that anyway, it has little bearing on the type of candidate you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKIN Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 In my interview letter from Ottawa, they strongly recommend not to mention it if you have interviewed before so as to not introduce bias into your interview experience. I think that's a good idea! And I don't think they can ask you about it, so it should be pretty easy to steer clear of the topic. They don't want to know about that anyway, it has little bearing on the type of candidate you are. I read the same thing about Ottawa. I believe at Ottawa they even make sure that if you have interviewed there before you are matched with different interviewers. As for the other schools - I agree it is probably a better idea to refrain from broadcasting that you've interviewed there before. If they were to directly ask (which I really don't think they would) - obviously you'd tell the truth... but again, I don't think that question would ever come up... and as Athina mentioned it'd probably be pretty easy to steer cleer of the topic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justletmein Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Does it not show dedication/self-improvement etc if you apply again, though? yes but it also may bias them because they know you were rejected last year. I agree with the rest, dont bring it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurfette Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 I wouldn't mention it unless it specifically came up. It begs the question, "Why weren't you accepted last year? And why are you better now?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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