The Mock Interviews Workshop is designed to educate and inform pre-health college students of the interview process through: 1) presentation of materials and a panel discussion, and 2) simulating the ‘interview’ that most health professions programs require as part of their admission process. Topics covered include: professional dress, understanding different interview formats, common interview questions, secondary applications and additional costs, scheduling your interviews, and tips for planning your schedule.

During Mock Interviews Workshop, students receive direct feedback and helpful advice from volunteer professionals that serve as interviewers.

You can find additional information and resources to prepare for the workshop and the actual interview at the following link:

Mock Interview Resources

Who Should Attend?

• “First — time applicants” or “re-applicants” to health professions schools that utilize an interview in its admissions process
• This workshop is especially geared to meeting the needs of students who are characterized by one or more of the following:
  • First in their family to attend college (parents and/or sibling)
  • First in their family to pursue a career in any of the health professions
  • From and ethnic minority group that is underrepresented in the health professions
  • From a rural or urban medically underserved community
  • Educationally or economically disadvantaged

How Long is the Workshop?

• Approximately 4 ½ — 5 hours

How often is the workshop held?

• For specific dates and times, please check our Events Calendar.
• OMA offers three workshops in the early fall semester.
  • Mock Interviews at the College of Medicine Tucson Campus (pre-medical students only)
  • Mock Interviews at the College of Medicine Phoenix Campus (pre-medical students only)
  • Pre-Health Practice Interviews in partnership with UA Career Services and the Pre-Health Advising Office (open to all pre-health students)
• Students attending other academic institutions in the State of Arizona are welcome to attend.

Requirements to Attend:

• Participants must be in the process of applying to a health professions school that requires interviews
• Professional dress recommended (see Mock Interview Resources section)
• Participants must be available for the entire duration of the workshop

Cost:

• Free

Registration:

RSVP online through the OMA Events Calendar. Due to limited seating, OMA will make selections giving priority to current applicants. For additional information, please contact us at 520-621-5531 / 800-841-5948 or azhealth@email.arizona.edu .