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Louisiana State University New Orleans School of Medicine

New Orleans, LA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 20% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did well.
⭐ 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 revolved around motivations for pursuing medicine, personal accomplishments, experiences with teamwork and leadership, handling adversity and ethical dilemmas, defining success and professionalism, as well as discussing research and community involvement. Some interviews were structured as Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI), potentially involving nondisclosure agreements due to the format of the questioning.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Louisiana State University New Orleans School of Medicine discussed a variety of topics including misconceptions about themselves, patient care scenarios, personal drive, future career plans, and reflections on qualities like leadership and compassion. While the questions covered a wide range, no specific trend towards MMI or nondisclosure agreements was mentioned in the responses.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Louisiana State University New Orleans School of Medicine discussed various topics including defining professionalism, reasons for choosing medicine, handling conflicts, strengths and weaknesses, and ethical dilemmas. While some mentioned specific questions like defining success or discussing past experiences, others noted standard interview questions without significant difficulty.
🤝 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 3 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.

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 0-1 hour traveling to the interview.

What was your primary mode of travel?

Most respondents traveled by automobile 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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Friends or family or with friends or family.

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?

Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
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, practicing common interview questions, and seeking feedback from platforms like Student Doctor Network (SDN). Many also engaged in mock interviews with friends or family members to simulate the interview experience and boost their confidence.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the genuine interest and friendliness of interviewers, faculty, and students, as well as the state-of-the-art facilities and simulation labs. The sense of community, enthusiasm for the school, and the relaxed atmosphere during the interviews were also highlighted as positive aspects. Suggestions included continuing to emphasize the unique features of the school and maintaining the welcoming and supportive environment for prospective students.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed concerns about informal orientation, lack of attention to research, uncertainty about funding, unenthusiastic tour guides, outdated facilities, and locations in rough neighborhoods. Suggestions include improving organization, providing more information about research, addressing funding concerns, and enhancing the enthusiasm and knowledge of tour guides.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly expressed that they wished they had known ahead of time to relax more and not stress during the interview process. They also recommended preparing examples of key characteristics, managing time effectively during interviews, and wearing comfortable shoes for the tour.

What are your general comments?

  • It was a good interview experience; definitely have questions prepared if interviews run short
  • It was a fairly relaxed, conversational interview. They genuinely just want to get to know you.
  • Takes a while to hear back, but overall most interviewers made me comfortable and the orientation/Q&A segment wasn't full of fluff. They tell you what you want to know and keep it pushing, which I appreciated.
  • Very nice, low-stress, and enjoyable interview.
  • Loved this interview process! The interviewers did not grill me with hard ethics questions which was nice.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should improve the application process by making it more technologically advanced and organized, provide clearer instructions and communication throughout the application process, and make the interview experience more comfortable and efficient for candidates. Additionally, applicants mentioned the need for better signage, online application status updates, and more streamlined interview days.