Which subject did you enjoy the most during medical school?
Miscellaneous
Purpose
Interviewers want to see what excites you in medicine and if your interests align with your specialty. It also shows your enthusiasm and communication skills.
Tips
- Pick a subject you truly loved and speak with enthusiasm about it.
- If it ties into your specialty, highlight how it fueled your interest in that field.
- Be specific about why you enjoyed it – was it the challenge, the teaching, or the connection to patient care?
Common mistakes
- Don't say you liked a subject just because it was easy.
- Avoid disparaging other subjects in comparison.
- Don't sound unenthusiastic or give flippant reasons like 'we got out early on Fridays.'