Applying for a second degree in medicine or dentistry is a high-stakes opportunity and can be pivotal in one’s professional arc. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual interviews have become the norm and show no sign of disappearing. Though you’ll likely be conducting these interviews from the comfort of your home, excelling in the virtual format requires extra technical preparation, polished communication, and some awareness of social psychology. Thanks to past successful candidates and faculty members involved with the interview process, here is a selection of actionable key tips to ensure you present yourself as a standout candidate.

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