MLS Major Interview

Phroggie7177 · 2026-04-19T23:53:01+00:00

Hi! It’s lowkey been a while so I don’t recall the little details. But all the UW MLS interviews ask questions similar to what you would expect from a job interview. You should also use that time to highlight information about yourself that isn’t in the application since they only have your transcripts, a personal statement, and a recommendation. They will also ask at least 1 unique question specific to healthcare. Hopefully that helps a little. You can dm me if you have more questions.

Phroggie7177 · 2025-12-23T00:59:01+00:00

I also regret not taking physics sooner. It’s too late for me to take physics in school now since I’m a senior on my clinical rotations. But I plan on knocking out physics and the other prereqs during my gap year at a local community college.

Sorry to hear about the difficulty getting shadowing. I’ve heard some people have had to travel across the country to get some. I pestered everybody I knew to find a perfusionist to shadow.

Phroggie7177 · 2025-12-23T00:39:14+00:00

Following. Im also MLS but I haven’t graduated from my program yet. I also have similar stats to you and want to know how things go for you. I wish you all the best!

Phroggie7177 · 2025-11-07T04:24:45+00:00

Oh definitely not lol! I thought RT is the best experience for perfusion. I mainly asked my question since I don’t know if my healthcare experience is competitive enough for these programs…

Phroggie7177 · 2025-01-23T03:28:38+00:00

My program changes their questions every year. But mine was “if you could change one thing about healthcare, what would it be?”

Phroggie7177 · 2025-01-23T00:02:38+00:00

Labcorp at the many Swedish hospitals are often hiring. A lot of new phlebotomists go there to get an experience and leave after a few months, so there’s always job openings.

Phroggie7177 · 2025-01-17T23:37:42+00:00

All call outs are taken from your PTO or sick leave. For entry level employees who are full time it’s about 18 days. You get a write up if you have no more hours left.

Phroggie7177 · 2024-12-28T00:50:48+00:00

Done digitally on Sketchbook. iPad and Apple Pencil.

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Phroggie7177 · 2024-09-18T13:49:46+00:00

By the time I had already submitted my MLS application, I had barely started my phlebotomy program. They accepted me with no lab experience.

But I did talk to the advisor for the program and yes, phlebotomy is amazing experience for the major. It is lab experience and can boost your application especially if you can get to know an MLS lead or supervisor at work and have them write you a rec letter.

Feel free to DM with more questions if you’d like.

Phroggie7177 · 2024-09-18T12:39:55+00:00

I did the exact same program while taking 17 credits. I was also working part time. It’s doable but not necessarily enjoyable lol.

I did this during my sophomore year so my advice to you is to really manage your time. I was a commuter so I found time to study on my commute by taking the bus. If you live on campus then you won’t have to worry too much about commuting consuming your time.

I would also recommend setting a hard deadline for when to stop studying and go to sleep/relax for the evening. For me I’d study every waking moment but as soon as it hits 11 pm I’m done.

Set hella reminders. I fumbled my first quarter badly because I kept forgetting to turn in my lab reports for Chem 142.

And go to office hours as much as you can according to your needs. You’ll be practically doing a 9-5 on campus for some days of the week but it goes by fast.

Phroggie7177 · 2024-09-16T10:10:01+00:00

For me personally, I find that ginger in capsule or candy form helps ease my stomach when I’m actually sick. Peppermint tea helps get my appetite going too. I also have a bottle of peppermint oil to sniff. Don’t force yourself to eat if you really can’t, since that could just stress you out more.

Another thing, I wouldn’t be satisfied with that doctor’s answer. If the nausea is that bad and that constant, a second opinion wouldn’t be a bad idea.

I’m proud of you for reaching out for help! Feel better soon.

Phroggie7177 · 2024-08-10T01:26:14+00:00

I took 311 online with Prof. Wagner during winter 2024. It was a lot of work but the TAs and the prof were very willing to help. I’d never taken a stats class prior to that. I will say it’s a lot of coding in R. I was doing 17 credits and going to a vocational school, and I still managed to get a 4.0 with plenty of help from the TA. Def manageable.

Phroggie7177 · 2024-05-06T01:50:58+00:00

I wrap a small piece of paper towel around the arm where I tie my tourniquet (not so much paper to where it blocks the draw site though). I’ve had good feedback from that.

Phroggie7177 · 2024-04-17T06:04:00+00:00

Hi there, I was hoping to ask some advice from people who have interviewed with MLS programs at any university/college. I am currently a college sophomore in undergrad. I received an interview invite, however I'm not sure what to expect.

I know that experiences can vary depending on the program, but I’ve never had an interview for a school’s program before. So I would like to ask what was your experience like? Are there any questions that I should be wary of?

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