How to Sit in a Chair

You won’t be dancing, you won’t be prancing, not even pacing–you’ll be sitting in a chair. In an MMI interview, how you sit in a chair matters when you are competing for a place at Australian medical schools.

Don’t sit like a yogi. Don’t sit on the chair backwards like an idiot. Don’t fidget. Don’t shuffle around. Don’t sit with your legs ** gasp ** too far apart. 

So how should you sit? Sit with both feet on the floor. Sit with your back straight–but not so as to seem tense. Sit so you can hold a calm steady gaze. Sit so you look like your interviewer has your full attention.

Practice in a mirror. Practice with a friend. If you are still learning what the GAMSAT is, start rehearsing interview presence early. Let it become second nature alongside the rest of your GAMSAT preparation.

In a medical school interview, the little details matter. As part of your broader medical school entry requirements preparation, don’t leave them to chance. Strong GAMSAT scores can earn the invitation, but composure in the chair helps you convert it on the path to becoming a doctor in Australia. Make a good interview great.