North Haven, CT
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 39% of interviews, indicating it is moderately 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?
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 include inquiries about the applicant's motivation for pursuing medicine, future career goals, specific interests in medical specialties, significant accomplishments, strengths and weaknesses, and experiences related to healthcare. Some respondents mentioned a relaxed, conversational style interview, while others discussed questions about their research, extracurricular activities, and obstacles faced. Additionally, some interviews were structured in an MMI format, potentially involving a nondisclosure agreement.
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Describe [activity] in three words.
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Is there a particular specialty(s) you are interested in?
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Tell me about yourself.
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When applying to schools, what factors are important to you?
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Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University discussed a variety of topics including the role of physicians in health policy, personal experiences shaping their path to medicine, envisioning their future in the field, handling ethical dilemmas, work-life balance, and defining terms like "underserved." These questions reflect a holistic approach to assessing candidates beyond their applications, indicating a focus on values, critical thinking, and ethical considerations in addition to career aspirations.
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What role do you believe physicians should play in advancing health policy?
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What is something you want us to know about you that isn’t in your app
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did you experience any racism at X school
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What was an experience that you had that confirmed you're on the right path?
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What would you need to be successful in medical school?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University discussed a wide range of topics, from conflict resolution scenarios to personal reflections and future aspirations. Some mentioned questions about teaching, happiest and saddest moments, empathy, and long-term career goals. Additionally, references to MMI or Multiple Mini Interview format and nondisclosure agreements were noted in responses, indicating a structured interview process with specific guidelines.
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Tell me about a time you had a conflict and what did you learn?
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none
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Name a time you had a conflict with a peer and how you resolved it.
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"Please talk a little about your GPA and academic performance in your undergraduate education."
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The student-interviewer asked me to teach her something
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 40 - 50 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.
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 automobile to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent between $101 and $200.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Bradley International Airport (BDL)
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Philadelphia, New Haven, Laguardia
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Hartford Airport
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Bradley International in Hartford
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Bradley International
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Bradley
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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Whitney Inn
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Marriot Courtyard in Wallingford
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Hilton in Stamford, CT about 1 hour away
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Crown Plaza Stamford
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Courtyard by Marriott in Wallingford
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as average
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 average.
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 primary and secondary applications, practicing common interview questions, reading school websites, and seeking feedback from platforms like SDN. They also conducted mock interviews, researched sample questions, and focused on presenting themselves authentically while understanding the school's curriculum and vision.
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SDN interview feedback
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Mock interview with my bestie
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Preparing answers for common questions, practiced with my partner.
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practiced typical interview questions, read the school's website extensively, know myself and my story well
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Researched sample interview questions, watched youtube videos
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the warm and welcoming atmosphere created by friendly and caring faculty and students. They highlighted the school's emphasis on teaching, student well-being, community, and early clinical exposure, as well as the modern facilities and dedication to student success. Common themes include the strong sense of community, faculty's passion for teaching, and the school's student-centric approach.
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Very friendly and conversational interview, and faculty seemed to be familiar with my application. One of my interviewers specifically recalled something that I mentioned in my personal statement.
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Incredibly welcoming + kind faculty. They made sure all the applicants felt valued, heard, and respected. After talking with the faculty and students, I seriously bumped up this school high on my "dream school" list. Side note: i LOVE that this school is exclusively teaching faculty. While their "ranking" falls short due to lack of research funding, I think the emphasis on teaching and student wellness is more important to my future education.
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How much they care about students and their wellness.
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the community aspect - everyone genuinely cares about each other and you. they are truly invested in each and every student
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The school's culture. Netter stood out to me instantly as being a school that values students and has a strong sense of community.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the school's location being perceived as isolated, the need for a car due to lack of public transportation, and the distance to clinical sites. Suggestions included providing more information on board scores and accreditation, enhancing the medical library, and addressing the mixed messages on career paths given during the admissions process.
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Nothing.
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how far you have to drive to clinical sites. but that doesn't bother me TOO much. my main concern is how young the school is
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I love this school and am really biased so I don't have any negative impression. But, I have heard other people say that a negative is that there is a degree of commuting with this school. I see it as a positive, because some of the commuting is to MeSH sites. The MeSH program places students in a doctor's office to get real-world experience with patients. Other commuting is to rotation sites since Netter does not have a dedicated teaching hospital Again, I see this as a positive because Netter students have said this has allowed them the opportunity to work at an intern level as a medical student because they aren't competing with PGs for patient experiences and access.
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The school is sort of in the middle of nowhere and the clinical rotations are all over the place.
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THE LOCATION! legit in the middle of nowhere CT appeared to be quite rural to me and no hospital affilation near school
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Most applicants wished they had known ahead of time to relax and not stress about the interview day, as the atmosphere is typically casual and conversational. They also mentioned the importance of being prepared for group interviews and not bringing unnecessary items, while highlighting the positive and laid-back nature of the interviews at the institution.
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Stress less!
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how chill it would be. seriously, don't waste your time worrying. they just want to have a normal conversation as if they just met you on the street. they guy that interviewed me literally cussed a couple times lol (he was older and a retired MD)
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I wish I knew that I could just relax and enjoy the day. I wish I could do my interview all over again.
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anything about CT and the New Haven area
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They give you a small notebook to take notes in, so it is really unnecessary to bring anything. I carried around a big bag with my padfolio and waterbottle all day
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally provided positive feedback about the friendly and welcoming interview experience at the school, emphasizing the conversational nature of the interviews and the supportive atmosphere. Some applicants noted concerns about the school's location, lack of diversity, and the challenges associated with being part of a new charter class, but overall, they expressed optimism about the school's potential and quality of education.
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Really sweet student interviewer and the faculty was kind and seemed genuinely interested in me and my story. I even made him laugh a few times!
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10/10 virtual interview experience. very organized, comfortable, and friendly. can't say enough about how great these folks are
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The interview process can be stressful, but try your best to relax and enjoy this one. The team at Netter is friendly, warm, and welcoming. For my interview, my fellow interviewees and I waited in the lobby for the other interviewees to arrive. Once everyone arrived, we were escorted into a modern conference room where we were given a folder with information and our own notebooks. There was a financial aid presentation, a presentation about student affairs, lunch with students (we got Panera, hands down the best interview lunch I had), and then the interviews began. After the one-on-one interview, Dr. Yeckel came in to speak with us as a group. We all were nervous as we wanted to make a good impression, but within minutes we were all laughing and having a good time. Then we toured the facilities with students. The anatomy lab is stunning. It has tons of beautiful, natural light streaming in the windows. We were brought back to the conference room to gather our belongings and were given an estimate of when we would hear back regarding decisions. TLDR: This is an awesome place, enjoy your interview
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The interview day is long, mostly consisting of presentations and the student lunch. The actual interviews will be two 45-min open-file interviews that are very conversational. Mine was with one faculty member and one M2. They were both very laid-back and casual. After your personal interviews, Dean Yeckel will come in and talk to all of the interviewees about their applications, mostly because I think he wants to put a face to the application he's been reading. Overall a great experience.
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Good school but location sucks not really diverse and no hospital nearby?? whaaa????
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants overwhelmingly expressed satisfaction and appreciation for the admissions office's current practices and interactions, with some suggesting increased diversity representation and more detailed curriculum information on the website.
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Please don't change, you guys are the best.
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get more POC!
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Keep doing what you are doing
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Very pleasant and enthusiastic
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None, you are wonderful!
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