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150+ Free California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University Interview Practice Questions

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Questions aligned with professional competencies assessed in podiatry program interviews
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Sample Questions

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Personal (Fit)

Tell me about yourself.

Competencies
CommunicationSelf-Awareness
Personal (Fit)

Why podiatry?

Competencies
CommunicationSelf-Awareness
Personal (Program)

Why California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University?

Competencies
CommunicationSelf-Awareness
Personal (Program)

What attracted you specifically to California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University's integrated curriculum approach?

Competencies
Continuous LearningSelf-Awareness
Opinion (Ethics)

Should California podiatrists be required to provide care during wildfire evacuations when patients may have foot injuries from debris but standard facilities are unavailable?

Competencies
Service OrientationResilience & Adaptability
Situational (Non-acting)

What would you do if insurance only covers diabetic foot care after complications develop?

Competencies
Critical ThinkingProblem-SolvingIntegrity & Ethics
Situational (Non-acting)

What would you do if a diabetic patient refuses emergency care for a severe foot infection?

Competencies
Empathy & CompassionCommunicationCritical Thinking
Personal (Fit)

What challenges do you anticipate in this school?

Competencies
Self-AwarenessCritical Thinking
Personal (Behavioral)

Tell me about a time you failed.

Competencies
Resilience & AdaptabilityContinuous LearningAccountability
Personal (Program)

How does our school's emphasis on evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning align with your learning preferences?

Competencies
Critical ThinkingContinuous Learning
Opinion (Ethics)

Is it ethical for California podiatrists to charge different rates for wound care services based on whether the patient's condition stems from diabetes, vascular disease, or traumatic injury?

Competencies
Integrity & EthicsProfessionalism
Opinion (Policy)

Given California's healthcare cost containment efforts and the specialized nature of podiatric care, should the state prioritize podiatric services in rural and underserved areas even if costs exceed spending targets?

Competencies
Critical ThinkingService OrientationProblem-Solving

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