The pharmacy school interview is an integral part of the application process because the admissions staff, who already know everything about you on paper, can finally see how you fit into their program. This is also your time to interview each pharmacy school, so be prepared to ask any questions you may have about their program.
Most pharmacy schools do a good job of making the interview process as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. As a rule, you will greet current pharmacy students and start a conversation with them. Use this opportunity to loosen up and practice your speaking skills. By this point, you should already have your language requirements covered, so now is the time to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom!
Prepare by familiarizing yourself with what you have written in your personal statement essay. Additionally, it’s a good idea to have a general idea of what kind of questions are being asked.
Once you meet your interviewers, take the initiative to build a rapport/start a mini-conversation (crazy traffic this morning, beautiful day, etc.). Smile and share eye contact with all of your interlocutors as much as possible when you’re speaking, and maintain eye contact with the person asking the questions.
Some general interview questions
1. Tell me about yourself
2. What was your favorite/most difficult course in college?
3. Who is your biggest role model?
4. What is a negative aspect of yourself? How did you work to make it better?
5. Describe a moment when you felt proud of an achievement.
6. Why our pharmacy program?
7. What do you want to do after you graduate?
8. What do you do in your free time?
9. Why pharmacy, why not research or medicine?
10. What sparked your interest in pharmacy?
11. What are the most important qualities of a pharmacist?
12. What distinguishes you from other applicants?
13. What sparked your interest in pharmacy?
14. Give us an example of your leadership skills.
15. Is there anything you would change about your undergraduate experience?
16. Describe the importance of understanding diversity as a pharmacist.
17. What is the most positive aspect of pharmacy?
18. Give us an example of how you used your creativity to solve a problem.
19. What makes you unique?
20. Where will you be in 5/10 years?
21. Is there anything else we should know about you? YES SIR, [list other positive aspects about you]
Familiarize yourself with healthcare issues and ongoing changes in pharmacy practice, as you may be asked to provide your opinion or specific questions about some of the major events currently taking place.
Other questions may be hypothetical, putting you in a “difficult” or ethical situation where you need to discuss your course of action. There is usually no right or wrong answer, but make sure you pay close attention to the question asked so you don’t miss anything. Before you start speaking, take a moment to think about your answer.
Personally, I bought a book to have the right mindset and strategy to answer even the toughest interview questions. I think that really helped me master my interviews. check mine Pharmacy school interview lens for a link to actual interview feedback and questions from each pharmacy school.
Don’t stress, you’ll be ready for your interviews!!
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