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Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine

Hanover, NH

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 21% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did okay.
⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.

What was the stress level of the interview?

Most respondents rated their interview as low stress.

How you think you did?

Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

Most respondents rank this school above other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools cover a range of topics including personal reflections, motivations for pursuing medicine, experiences in healthcare, ethical dilemmas, future career goals, and specific details from the applicant's application. Some interviews were structured as Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) and may have involved a nondisclosure agreement due to the format's confidentiality requirements.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics including personal stories, political views shaping medicine, cultural competency, ethical dilemmas, and the impact of diverse patient populations on school choice. The interview format appears to be diverse, with some respondents mentioning casual conversations while others alluded to specific and background-specific questions, indicating a mix of standard and personalized inquiries.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said the most difficult question asked at Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine discussed a variety of topics, including ethical dilemmas, personal experiences, motivations for medicine, and healthcare reform. Some respondents mentioned MMI format, indicating scenarios like healthcare allocation decisions and ethical inquiries, possibly subject to a nondisclosure agreement.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.

What was the style of the interview?

Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.

What type of interview was it?

Most respondents had an open file interview.

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
No responses

Where did the interview take place?

Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Tours were most commonly given by a Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.

What is your in-state status?

Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.

What were your total hours spent traveling?

Most respondents spent 7+ hours traveling to the interview.

What was your primary mode of travel?

Most respondents traveled by airplane to the interview.

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

Most respondents spent less than $100.

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either at a hotel or with students at the school.

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

How would you rate the hotel?

Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

Most respondents would recommend their hotel.

What is your ranking of this school's location?

0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Most applicants prepared for the interview by reviewing their application materials, researching the school through its website and supplemental materials, reading feedback on Student Doctor Network (SDN), practicing with mock interviews, and watching the school's DVD. Many also mentioned discussing the school with current students or alumni, focusing on their personal statements and secondary essays, and staying up-to-date on healthcare topics.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the welcoming and positive atmosphere at Dartmouth, including the friendly faculty, supportive staff, and happy students. The beautiful and innovative hospital design, small class sizes, emphasis on student well-being, and unique opportunities for research and electives were highlighted as significant positives by multiple applicants.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants were commonly concerned about the lack of diversity in both the patient population and student body, the remote and rural location of the school, the outdated facilities, and the limited social scene in Hanover. Suggestions included improving diversity initiatives, updating facilities, and enhancing opportunities for student interaction and engagement.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly expressed a desire to have known more about the rural and isolated location of Dartmouth, the short duration of interviews, the importance of comfortable footwear, the benefits of speaking with current students, and the convenience of staying near the campus. Many also mentioned the unique Dartmouth-Brown program as a key consideration.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally found Dartmouth to have a welcoming and friendly environment, with a strong emphasis on outdoor activities and a sense of community among students. The interview day was described as laid-back and conversational, with interviews varying in style but overall being a positive experience.
  • Phenomenal program. I left the interview day not only more impressed, but it became my number one choice after interview day.
  • Great experience; made some new friends. Talk as much as you can with current students.
  • i stayed at residence inn and really enjoyed it. They have a shuttle that picked me up from the lebanon airport and took me to my interview. The hotel also offers a great complimentary breakfast everyday and complimentary dinner on weekdays
  • DMS is a great school in a wonderful, quiet location. Their students are very friendly and match to top programs in their field. If you enjoy the backwoods location, outdoor/winter activities and the small cohort, it will be a wonderful place to study medicine.
  • dartmouth was really nice. I really hope I get in, this would be a hugeeee relief. definitely has that ivy-league feel

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Applicants suggested that the admissions office should offer small incentives for virtual interviews, shorten lengthy interview days, ensure engaged student hosts, provide more opportunities to meet current students, enhance the efficiency of paperwork processes, and transition to electronic systems.