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The Premed Success podcast features evidence-based advice and insider perspectives to help premed students on their path to medical school. Drs. Rajani Katta and Samir Desai are the authors of The MMI book and The Medical School Interview book, along with multiple other best-selling books in medical education. As the creators of The Medical School Interview 101 course, they bring their expertise in interview preparation and practical, actionable strategies to help you prepare for medical school applications.
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#14: Dissecting CASPer Test Questions: How to Approach Situational Judgement Questions
What are situational judgement questions and how should you respond to them during your CASPer exam?
In this series, Dr. Rajani Katta, author of the MMI book and The Medical School Interview book, reviews the main types of CASPer test questions and how to approach them.
In order to prepare for CASPer test questions, it helps to understand the different types of questions and how to formulate your responses. Dr. Rajani Katta dissects the different question types, and in this episode, she presents her detailed outline of situational judgement questions. What are situational judgement questions? What are some examples? How can you use the I3P framework to create the strongest response possible? How can discussing the issues, impact, information, and potential approaches to the scenario help strengthen your overall response?
For a free excerpt of our MMI book and the Medical School Interview book, sign up here
The MMI Book
The Medical School Interview Book
CASPer Test Prep Guide (2022-2023)
The Medical School Interview 101 Online Course -
#13: Dissecting CASPer Test Questions: How to Approach Behavioral Interview Questions
What are behavioral interview questions and how should you respond to them during your CASPer exam?
In this series, Dr. Rajani Katta, author of the MMI book and The Medical School Interview book, reviews the main types of CASPer test questions and how to approach them.
In order to prepare for CASPer test questions, it helps to understand the different types of questions and how to formulate your responses. Dr. Rajani Katta dissects the different question types, and in this episode, she presents her detailed outline of behavioral interview questions. What are behavioral interview questions? What are some examples? How can you use the STAR approach and lessons learned to create the strongest response possible? She also presents two sample scenarios along with sample typed responses to 3 questions and sample video responses to 3 questions.
For a free excerpt of our MMI book and the Medical School Interview book, sign up here
The MMI Book
The Medical School Interview Book
CASPer Test Prep Guide (2022-2023)
The Medical School Interview 101 Online Course -
#12: Dissecting CASPer Test Questions: How to Approach Reform Questions
What are reform questions and how should you respond to them during your CASPer exam?
In this series, Dr. Rajani Katta, author of the MMI book and The Medical School Interview book, reviews the main types of CASPer test questions and how to approach them.
In order to prepare for CASPer test questions, it helps to understand the different types of questions and how to formulate your responses. Dr. Rajani Katta dissects the different question types, and in this episode, she presents her detailed outline of reform questions. What are reform questions? What are some examples? How can you use the IGT framework, which emphasizes information, goals, and tying your response back to the scenario, to provide a strong response? A sample scenario and response demonstrate how to use the IGT framework.
For a free excerpt of our MMI book and the Medical School Interview book, sign up here
The MMI Book
The Medical School Interview Book
CASPer Test Prep Guide (2022-2023)
The Medical School Interview 101 Online Course -
#11: Dissecting CASPer Test Questions: What Are the 5 Main Types of Questions on the CASPer Test?
What are the five main types of CASPer test questions?
In this series, Dr. Rajani Katta, author of the MMI book and The Medical School Interview book, reviews the five main types of CASPer test questions and how to approach them.
In order to prepare for CASPer test questions, it helps to understand the different types of questions and how to formulate your responses. Dr. Rajani Katta dissects the different question types, and in this episode describes the 5 main types of questions, including situational judgment questions, behavioral interview questions, and reform questions.
For a free excerpt of our MMI book and the Medical School Interview book, sign up here
The MMI Book
The Medical School Interview Book
CASPer Test Prep Guide (2022-2023)
The Medical School Interview 101 Online Course -
#10: Analyzing your Activities before the Medical School Interview
The strongest medical school interview responses are those that are unique to you. Creating these types of responses relies on being able to discuss and highlight your unique interests, strengths, goals, and experiences. That's why it's so important to review and analyze all of the activities that you have been able to take part in. Reviewing your activities, and analyzing what these activities meant to you and how they reflect your strengths and interests is a very important part of interview preparation. In this episode, Dr. Rajani Katta provides a framework for how to analyze and reflect upon your activities and experiences.
For a free excerpt of our MMI book and the Medical School Interview book, sign up here
The MMI Book
The Medical School Interview Book
The Medical School Interview 101 Online Course -
#9: A Common Medical School Interview Question: Why are you interested in our medical school?
There are some questions that we can confidently say you will be asked at every medical school admissions interview. "Why are you interested in our medical school" is certainly one of them. Unfortunately, many applicants fail to develop and deliver an answer that resonates with their interviewers. In this episode, Dr. Rajani Katta and Dr. Samir Desai provide a detailed approach to developing a winning answer to this important question. By the end of the episode, you'll know exactly how to transform your current answer into a more powerful one. Learn how to show your interviewers what you have to offer and why you're a great fit for their school.
For a free excerpt of our MMI book and the Medical School Interview book, sign up here
The MMI Book
The Medical School Interview Book
The Medical School Interview 101 Online Course