Washington, DC
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
HBCU
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 28% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
โญ Overall Impressions โผ
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
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
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the areaโs cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
๐ฌ Interview Questions โผ
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about ethical scenarios, reasons for pursuing medicine or attending a specific school, personal attributes and strengths, academic performance explanations, and future goals in healthcare. Some respondents mentioned being asked a variety of questions in an MMI format, potentially indicating the use of a Multiple Mini Interview setup with nondisclosure agreements in place.
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Ethics-based question. Along the lines of how would you handle a peer doing something unethical in class.
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Tell me about the challenging time you put in your secondary? (coursework related)
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Why Howard ?
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Why you want to be a doctor and a lot of just open discussion and questions came out based on that
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What is altruism?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at Howard University College of Medicine discussed a variety of topics, including ethical dilemmas, personal qualities, future aspirations, and reasons for choosing Howard over other schools. Additionally, some respondents mentioned questions related to their academic background, experiences, and views on healthcare, with a few unique questions like identifying a doctor in the Bible and reflections on personal philosophies.
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What would you do if you found out someone cheated on an exam? something like that
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How would your friends describe you ?
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About how I balance life
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N/A
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How do you feel about your SAT scores?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Howard University College of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics, including ethical dilemmas, academic performance, personal motivations for pursuing medicine, and future career aspirations. While some mentioned specific inquiries about grades and test scores, others highlighted thought-provoking questions like sacrificing personal interests for others and the challenges of balancing humility with ambition in medicine.
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Specific questions about my application. The questions weren't inherently difficult, just thought-provoking.
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Nothing SDN prepared me well.
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N/A
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Nothing, honestly.
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Name 3 good things AND 3 bad things about being a doctor.
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Interview Preparation and Impressions โผ
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 1 person.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
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.
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by reviewing their application materials, practicing with mock interviews, reading through SDN, researching the school's website and mission, and getting advice from mentors or current students. Suggestions included practicing responses to common interview questions, familiarizing oneself with the school's history and values, and seeking feedback from peers or alumni.
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SDN, mock interviews
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I did mock interviews with my mentors, read through SDN, and went through my application since it is an open file interview.
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SDN and God
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Career center at my university does mock interviews
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Read over my Primary & Secondaries. Try to formulate responses to the common interview questions.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendly and supportive atmosphere at Howard University College of Medicine, noting the caring nature of faculty, staff, and students. The strong sense of community, camaraderie among students, and emphasis on creating a family-oriented environment were highlighted as key positive aspects that left a lasting impression. Suggestions included improving organization and maintaining transparency to continue fostering a welcoming and supportive environment.
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Everyone was so nice. You can really tell they care about their students. They were also very transparent about everything which was comforting.
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The amount of time they put into the day, really makes you feel like they want you.
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The attitudes of everyone .
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The med students were friendly no privileged stuck up kids like at the other DC med schools. Everyone was smart and down to earth.
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The friendliness of the entire faculty, staff and students at HUCM
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were frequently unimpressed by the disorganization of the interview day, old facilities, lack of professionalism from faculty and students, and the surrounding neighborhood. Suggestions include improving organization, updating facilities, enhancing professionalism, and addressing safety concerns in the area.
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Nothing
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Some of the links on their websites do not lead anywhere which made it difficult when I wanted to learn about the school.
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Faculty seemed bothered by having to read materials.
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Nothing .
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The financial aid and tuition seminary dropped my heart into stomach.... $200k+ in debt with each yr being about $70+k more for students taking out for living expenses....
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wish they had known to relax, wear comfortable shoes, and that the interview process would be laid back. They also suggest filling out financial aid forms early, arriving early for interviews, and researching the school beforehand.
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Nothing
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Nothing I was really prepared
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To RELAX.
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Wear comfy shoes.
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How laid back the interview process would have been.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interview day at Howard University to be pleasant and informative, with a relaxed atmosphere. They appreciated the friendly and supportive nature of the students and faculty, although some noted concerns about disorganization in the interview process and the neighborhood's safety. The emphasis on serving underserved communities was well-received, and many felt that being themselves and showing genuine interest in the school was key to a successful interview.
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Great interview day and great school.
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It was really nice honestly and I loved how they wanted to make us calm.
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During tour, we were stepping over mops and buckets, no thought was given to perception. Also M1 and M2s were telling interviewees to avoid Howard at all costs
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Youโll do well, just be yourself !
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It was good but the tuition costs were insane.......
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Overall, applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should invest in an online application system to streamline the submission process and provide better organization. Additionally, there were requests for clearer communication regarding interview schedules and increasing staffing levels to improve the quality of service provided.
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To ensure all the links on the page work
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N/A
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Theyโre really unorganized
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Name tags for interviewees?
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Other than an on-line application, none!
๐ On-Site Experience โผ
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.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 4-6 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.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
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(DCA) Reagan
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BWI
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BWI--take the B30 to the metro!
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Baltimore-Washington (BWI)
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DCA
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
The most commonly mentioned hotel among the responses is Holiday Inn.
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Adams Inn
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Best Western Georgetown Hotel & Suites
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Bloomingdale Inn
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Bloomingdale Inn Bed and Breakfast
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Braxton Hotel
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 are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
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