Casper Test Preparation Tips

Professional strategies and technical tips derived from a student who achieved a perfect Casper score three times.

Mayo Clinic

The medical school in Rochester, Minnesota, where the speaker is currently a student.

Closed Captions

A tool used during Casper videos to identify character names (e.g., Alex, Jane, Mustafa) and take more attentive notes.

Cue Cards

Physical tools used to organize notes for each scenario, specifically recording names and their individual perspectives.

Predictive Thinking

The process of using the 30-second thinking period after a video to anticipate ethical questions, such as 'what would you do' or 'what do you advise.'

Rehearsed First Impression

The strategy of practicing the first sentence of a video response during the 10-second prep time to appear confident and dominant.

Zoom Out

A technical adjustment for small computer screens to ensure the question is visible without needing to scroll, saving time during the 10-second reading period.

PPRDJ Framework

A common template used for Casper responses focusing on Problem and Perspectives; the speaker suggests using a flexible strategy instead to avoid appearing generic.

Strategy vs. Template

Favoring an approach built through practice questions and expert answers over a strict, scripted script that might not fit every scenario's needs like empathy or problem-solving.

Not Being a Detective

The principle of showing empathy and giving the benefit of the doubt rather than spending time questioning if a person is lying or telling the truth.

Casper Success Qualities

Personal and interpersonal qualities such as compassion, problem-solving skills, and charitable thinking that the test is designed to judge.

Touch Typing

Typing without looking at the keyboard, which allows for higher word counts (e.g., 100 wpm) and the ability to transcribe thoughts and notes faster during the 5-minute response period.

thebrightdoctor.com

A resource created by high-scoring medical students featuring over 100 Casper scenarios, expert answers, and red flags to avoid.

Red Flags

Specific things an applicant might say in a Casper response that are considered 'not too ethical' and should be avoided.