Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 31% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did well.
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.
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💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about overcoming obstacles, accomplishments, leadership experiences, motivations for pursuing medicine, future career goals, personal attributes, healthcare challenges, and specific details from applicants' experiences such as research, community service, and clinical work. While some interviews were conversational and file-specific, others focused on ethical dilemmas, favorite books, role models, and scenarios testing applicants' responses to difficult situations.
Tell me about your community service? Anything else? Anything else? (Pretty much had to speak about all the community service I have done on my AMCAS. If you have any extra that isn't on there, speak about it too.)
Describe to me a failure (any kind of failure), how you dealt with that failure, what you did to overcome it, and one thing that you would do differently if you could.
everything about my file.... research, clinical experience, what have you learned about yourself through xyz extracurricular activity, nothing unexpected or difficult to answer
If you had a patient that wanted to discontinue medical treatment, and you and her both knew that she would die because of her decision, what would you do?
Tell me about yourself, in the context of how you came to be a medical school applicant. (i.e. give me a an overview of your life but only the parts relevant to why you decided to pursue medicine)
all of the questions were very conversational, NO tricks, they just want to get to know your personality and learn about some experiences that have shaped your desires.
Tell me more about experience X... what was involved? How long were you active in experience X? What did you learn from it? Was there a particular moment when you were doing experience X where you really felt like you made a difference?
Why were you involved in this activity? What were you hoping to take away from it? Are you interested in continuing your community service work while in medical school? Why?
HOw did you arrive in Ohio since you were born in Indiana?
Tell me about your trip to Ukraine/Experiences shadowing doctors/waitressing experiences.
What is the most difficult situation you encountered as a waitress?
How do you have fun?
What is one the one piece of advice you give the students you tutor?
Do you ever encounter a discouraging student, what do you say to them, what do you do?
Tell me about yourself? when did you know FOR SURE you wanted to become a doctor? (i had previously thought about doing research and medicine).
What was the last book you read?
You have no diversity and have had no disadvantages in your life. How would you respond to those that think doctors need to have experienced some hardship or multicultural experience to perform well?
First Interview with a retired MD: So tell me how you became interested in medicine. Tell me about your future. Tell me about an experience that you had with a patient. What are you looking for in a medical school? Questions about my community college. Any questions for me?
Second interview with a clinical faculty PA: Tell me about yourself. Your hobbies. What do you do for fun? Tell me about your leadership experiences? People related activities? People related activities that you do for fun. Are you an introvert? Are you a serious applicant? What qualities do you have that I should tell the admissions committee? Strengths/weaknesses? Anything else I want admissions committee to know? Things you have done where you have worked in a group? Most stressful thing you have dealt with? How did you deal with it? Explain discordance between MCAT and GPA. Do you have problems taking standardized tests? Why Wright State? If you had a day off tomorrow would you rather read a book or go hiking with friends? What do you parents do? So they actually had a pre-med major at your community college? Where does your motivation come from? Do your parents have a role in it? And more that I do not remember.
Medicine's a tough job - do you know what you're getting yourself into? After I answered the question, my interviewer said, "Now that we got the canned answer out of the way..." and he just started talking about random stuff
Tell me about your clinical experience.....from my application. Most questions were based on my essay and experiences. No ethical question or current events. Phew!
How did you make the switch from music to medicine?
Sorry all these questions are pretty much specific to myself, but just wanted to give an idea of the types of things they might ask about you!
No specific questions, really, more like a conversation. Occasionally referring to my AMCAS to ask me something she needed clarification on, but otherwise, completely relaxed, really chill.
Students said the most interesting question asked at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics, including personal challenges, family influences, ethical dilemmas, and future aspirations. While the interview format wasn't explicitly mentioned, references to MMI, Multiple Mini Interview, and nondisclosure agreements suggest that the interview may have been in an MMI format with potential restrictions on sharing specific questions.
Asked to give an example of a barrier to healthcare access in my hometown
"You alluded in your app that being social was your downfall in your freshmen year, so its interesting that you mention remaining "social" during the pandemic"...I basically explained how I've learned how to balance
The interviewer read a quote from one of my letters (keeping it anonymous), and had me elaborate a little bit. If anything, it really made me feel pretty good as we got into the interview.
What would you do if you were in a situation where, say you were working in your assigned groups and all of your group members always think that you never know what you're talking about? How would you go about handling it?
Describe your mother and father in one word. Do you exemplify these characteristics? How?
What was the greatest lesson learned / characteristic observed of a physician during all of your shadowing experiences? (follow up) - How do you exemplify these characteristics now, that will translate to your future as a physician?
You got a C+ in general biology... what happened? ....wasn't expecting this one as they don't have a track record of discussing your transcript, but it wasn't that bad at all... I was prepared just in case :)
Some people think that kids from medical or dental families, since they are typically fairly affluent, are sheltered, maybe even narrow-minded. What would you say to those people?
Your dad leaves his brand new mercedes in the garrage and leaves with your mom to go on vacation. You head over to your friends house and chill their (but don't drink) until midnight or so when you realize you have a test tomorrow. You head home and decide to take a short nap before getting up to study at 3am or so. You put a pot of coffe on the stove and go to sleep. When you wake up the entire house is on fire. If you could take three things, what would you take and why?
The correct answer was yourself, yourself, yourself.
I was asked about my two older brothers. They wanted to know quite a bit about them. The interesting question was when they asked if I thought my oldest brother's lack of motivation had any part in my great level of self motivation (it didn't, but I had to think about it for a min.)
If there were five spots left in the class and you and four other applicants all had the same scores, what would you say to the admissions committee to convince them to choose you?
Because we live in a country with more and more diversity, how would you deal with someone that does not have with the same values as you did (in regards to female reproductive health)?
Give me five words that your best friend would use to describe you. Now give me five words that describe you both. Now give me five ways in which you are different.
I talked to my student interviewer about Ohio State Football (of which I am a huge fan), and that was a really stress-free way to start off the interview.
Since you are attractive and well-spoken,what if there was another woman exactly the same as you,with same stats and GPA,sitting next to you,why should we admit you over her?Then,the interviewer changed the question and said what if it was a man with your same stats,why should we admit you?
Students said most difficult question asked at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics including challenges overcome, leadership qualities, future aspirations, personal motivations for medicine, and ethical dilemmas. Some responses indicated the interview format might have been an MMI with potential nondisclosure agreements, while others highlighted questions about specific experiences, career goals, and opinions on healthcare issues.
Is there any question you thought I might ask but I didn't, and if so, please answer
When I expressed interest in pediatrics and working with happy, cute kids, my interviewer asked me, "But what about the sick kids who won't get better?" Be prepared to answer tough questions like that.
What is your motivation for becoming a doctor? What keeps you going? (I kind-of thought I had answered that with my reasons I wanted to be a doctor since they motivate me.)
"Do you think that only having X amount (less than 25 hours) of shadowing actually gives you an idea of what doctors do on a daily basis?" And also, "Tell me about your MCAT (referring to my low verbal score)" - She seemed to discredit me, and I'm not really sure that she liked my response to it. A few of her comments seemed somewhat snide.
So, since you're a business minor, I'm curious what your opinion is on the current financial crisis. (i had no idea how to answer this so i BS'd about toxic loans)
If you had a patient that wanted to discontinue medical treatment, and you and her both knew that she would die because of her decision, what would you do?
Where do you see yourself 10 years after medical school? I told her I wasn't sure what field I wanted to go into but that I wanted to be a practicing physician but still have time to spend with a family/kids. She responded "And.... how about something more concrete." Then I talked about wanting to work with a NPO to reach rural areas of my home country.
What are three qualities that you find admirable in your best friend/ what are three qualities that you find admirable in yourself/ what are three things that you differ in
The trick was you couldn't repeat yourself
Using one word answers, list 5 positive qualities about your best friend. Next list 5 different positive qualities about yourself. Finally, describe 5 ways in which you are different.
Why do you want to be a doctor? (it is a tougher question to answer than you might think because each school is looking for an answer tailored to their program).
Describe, in one word, your favorite thing to do. (It was difficult to do, right on the spot-I mean, one word?!) Also, if I asked your friends, what would they say to describe you (5 things?)?
The interview opened with "So why do you want to be a dr.?", which I thought was difficult to answer w/o sounding generic, that is w/o establishing some of my own background info.
I was asked to talk about my weaknesses and how I was able to overcome obstacles in my past. Like most people I find these questions to be challenging.
My app said I was interested in peds, and I was asked why. After I answered, I got the question 2 more times in a different way- I had no clue what they were looking for
What were some hospitals in the Dayton known for?
Then what is the advantages/disadvantages to having a teaching hospital on compus,compared to WSU which has various hospitals around the city?
Tell me about the business end of medicine. How many patients do you need to see in a year to break even. What is your overhead and how much does it cost?
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
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What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
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✅ 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?
Many applicants prepared for the interview by extensively researching the school through its website and SDN, reviewing their application materials, and practicing mock interviews with friends or advisors. Common suggestions included understanding one's motivations for medicine, knowing about current healthcare issues, and being prepared to discuss personal experiences and challenges.
SDN forum, meticulously combed through their website to learn as much as I could, mock interviews
Had a list of 500 commonly asked questions, but for the most part, I would say just focus on your path in medicine, your favorite activities in undergrad, leadership, clinical experiences, and roll with the rest.
SDN Interview Feedback and a lot of self-reflection on challenges I've overcome, my strengths and weaknesses, and my motivation for going into medicine.
SDN interview feedback. Coming up with responses to the most popular questions on SDN. Researched the schools website. Spoke to current students about the interview process.
SDN, looked over my AMCAS application, searched through the website, talked with other students that have already had interviews, did a mock interview with a roommate
SDN, Wright St. website, talked with friends at the school, reviewed my ps and amcas, read healthcare reform (didn't come up), and didn't stress over ethical scenarios (heard they don't ask these questions, and it turned out to be true!)
SDN interview feedback. Spent a good bit of time looking at the website, which really has an answer for every question that you may have about the program; great website.
Read the feedback from this website. Overviewed info from school website. Carefully reviewed AMCAS application. Asked advice from friends in med school and those who have had a lot of interviews.
This website, WSU website, went over all possible questions. Make sure to know how to answer, What will you do if you do not get in to medical school? and where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I went through the questions on this website, and practiced with a few friends who are currently in med school. Best way to prepare is to be serious when practicing, and keep calm.
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendly and supportive atmosphere at Wright State, with many noting the welcoming nature of the staff, faculty, and students. The sense of community, collaborative environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and opportunities for early clinical experience were consistently highlighted as positive aspects of the school. Suggestions for improvement were minimal, with the majority of feedback focusing on the strong sense of camaraderie and the genuine enthusiasm expressed by current students and interviewers.
Both of my interviews were extremely conversational and relaxed. The interviewers were very relatable and seemed very engaged in our conversation.
The warmth of the community, the quality of the facilities, and the livability of Dayton. Also, how responsive administration is to the needs of the students.
The facility. It was just built a couple years ago so it's very nice. They are also building a huge neuroscience building next to the medical school. Everyone was very hospitable.
students seemed really happy there, everyone was laid-back and friendly, lots of opportunities and it seemed like students took a lot of initiative to start their own program if it wasn't available already (like with international trips)
Love the new building/anatomy labs, excited about the PBL programs. Overall, the atmosphere of this school impressed me quite a bit; students seem very friendly, dedicated, but not completely stressed/miserable. Community vibe is very strong. After discussing the multiple clinical sites with one of the interviewers, I feel this is a plus as well.
That facilities were awesome. I like how there is a ton of study space in the medical building for group studying and what not. Everyone there was really friendly and really seemed to love the school. I also really liked the fact that you typically only take one class at a time.
Amazing atmosphere. Very community oriented and helpful. They really want to see everybody succeed and will definitely provide any help you need. Everyone was encouraging and laid back. They made us feel welcome and were really proud of their school. The new facilities are state-of-the-art. Lots of places to study. Nice, small campus. Lots of opportunities to serve in the community and also go overseas.
New medical facility with tons of places to study and brand new computers, awesome students throughout the whole day (tour guides, at lunch, and interviewer), very friendly faculty and staff who kept reminding us to just RELAX, every test being geared towards the boards (the interface, timing of questions, format and nature of questions), highest board score in Ohio last year according to my student interviewer, tons of service opportunities, the school fosters collaboration among students in many ways -- apparently this is where PBL originated, the ultimate tease of being fitted for a white coat!, spaghetti and macademia cookies for lunch, yeah... I loved this place :)
brand new facilities, lots of comfy random places to study, students were extremely friendly and enthusiastic, students perform better overall on boards than national average, in-state tuition
Very kind administrators. They really did seem to care more about if you were a good fit for the school rather than trying to trip you up or stress you out. The computer labs were all really new and the building overall was very inviting. Lots of random places to study.
Supportive, friendly environment, facilities, my interviewers were really trying to sell the school......it is a community based medical school so rotations are done at a variety of hospitals in the dayton area....that is a little unique....
Everything!! This school blew me away!! I really fell in love with WSU. The genuine and sincere student body who have a great sense of camaraderie, the dedicated faculty, the location, affiliated hospitals, emphasis on clinical medicine and primary care (I am currently very interested in Pediatrics), student-community involvement (this is important for me, I have a big service background), strong academics, friendliness of the students and faculty, the brand new med school building (which is beautiful, state-of-the-art, and amazing), the research opportunities, the shadowing opportunities, the philosophy/mission....need I say much more?....all impressed me.
They fit you for a white coat! How cool is that! The school really made me feel like they wanted me there. I loved the friendliness and "midwest" personality.
The interviewers were great! They were friendly, helpful at answering questions, and really really wanted to get to know me. I felt like they wanted to MEET me more so than at any other school. There were no questions about research or science courses, etc, but rather wanted to see my personality and learn about me as a person and learn about experiences that I am proud of and have shaped me to where I am today/what I want to do with my life. They really facilitated bringing that out during our conversation in the interview (something that is hard to do with some other interviewers). They were very relaxed and conversational. Mine was with a second year student and a PhD (I am pretty sure he is a PhD). The PhD mentioned that he is retired and still helps out with admissions, etc (how great is that!) The student was very nice and said that he LOVED school at WSU. How many med students say that they love medical school? EVERY single person I asked at WSU said the same thing: they love it there! I have never seen that before. If that doesn't attest to this school's abilities, I don't know what does.
I flew into campus (because I am an out-of-state applicant) and arrived a day early. I stopped by the campus and was just walking around with a folder in street clothes. FOUR medical students came up to talk with me!!!! I have never had that happen before! One girl in a lecture hall was studying for an upcoming test (and also felt ill) and she spent 20 minutes talking with me about the school. Another girl gave me a mini-tour. They were all incredibly nice, supportive of each other, and sincere.
The tour was great. Campus is very pretty. The school is affiliated with many different hospitals with many different patient populations. This is something that appeals to me because my undergrad education has taught me how to treat people of different cultures/how to interact with patients...therefore, I think I would really succeed in this sort of environment.
I LOVE the class size! I like going to lectures, meeting professors, and working with my peers in study groups. And having a small class of only 100 students (where EVERYONE knows EVERYONE!) is very important for me! I like the camaraderie and support system that they have (which is similar to my undergrad support system).
I LOVE the location. I am doing my undergrad in the midwest and really love the "midwest personality." My cab driver talked with me for 30 minutes about med school application process. The faculty, staff, students were SO nice! I feel like I have a similar personality, so that appealed to me.
As an out of state applicant, I am a little worried that my chances are less an in-stater at WSU (which I understand that they have to favor in-staters). But, this school really impressed me today. Just look at all of the positive reviews on studentdoctor (I have never seen this many!) I would be ecstatic to go to WSU and you would too if you visit. Overall, it was my best interview, best interview day experience, and gave me the best impression. If this review can't sell you on the school, go visit! You'll love it!
Everything. This interview experience was such an unexpectedly pleasant experience. The campus area is pleasant, everyone was nice, White Hall is new, and sunny, and welcoming, the facilities are state of the art, and new. It's so great. We even got fitted for white coats (such a tease), and they stitch your name on them if you come to the school! I was really impressed, and would be delighted to go to school here.
Facilities are brand spanking new and pretty impressive. Anat lab has vents under tables to pull nasty Formalin smell down rather than up at your face. Medical building has plenty of study rooms, computers, and even a lounge with pool table etc.
The faculty and students were really friendly.
The positive and supportive atmosphere of the school. Students seems to be tremendously cooperative and caring. The faculty seems to be very accessible.
everything is or will be brand new; all the resources of a large university; very warm, friendly atmosphere; the other interviewees were awesome; friendly staff and faculty and students; lack of competition between students
Uncommonly friendly/supportive students, faculty, and staff, beautiful new medical building, pristine, state-of-the-art anatomy lab (great ventilation), every friday is dedicated to clinical experience begining from week one, innovative curriculum, lack of disparaging comments made by students about other ohio schools, the students all seemed so enthusiastic and proud to be at WSU, 100% board passing rate last year, computer-based exams administered to mimic the USMLE, students are given a full-month off to study for boards....etc
School is currently under construction but should be nice when finished. Dayton/Fairfield is not that bad and the teamwork among students is a big plus. They also receive early clinical experience.
The atmosphere. The people were amazing and seemed to love it. Everyone wished you good luck on your interview and would ask you how yours went (since you are wearing a suit)
friendly staff members and students, nice facilities (they're building a bunch of buildings and remodeling several), pretty nice campus, just overall good feel. Free lunch too!
The positive, family-like atmosphere. Everybody had a great attitude/personality. If your dressed like a typical applicant, employees and students spot you and make a point to say hi and good luck.
I enjoyed staying with one of the 3rd year students and his wife, they were great and really gave me an idea of how my family will be affected by going there. The school is very student focused, rather than research/money focused.
The school had a major investor so they are renovating everything! They are very focused on community and helping everyone out throughout schooling and even rotations in their 3rd and 4th years.
The interviewers and student guides were extremely nice and very open. It was a very relaxed environment which put most of the other interviewees at ease.
Everyone from the faculty to the students and staff were amazingly friendly and seemed to genuinely care about the people interviewing. The school just recieved a $30 million donation and the facilities are being completely updated and revamped; it is an exciting time and the medical school.
Family atmosphere of the students. EXTREMELY friendly. Wright State does not have its own hospital...But this is a good thing. You get a variety of education and exposure to patient pools from different (all) socioeconomic backgrounds.
Everyone, including the other candidates, was very approachable and very nice. Also, the large number of opportunities for clinical experience well before the third and fourth year not only in the US but also abroad.
students, class size is small so the comrarderie is excellent, they are entirely renovating the college of medicine to make the facilities very aesthetically pleasing, 7 teaching hospitals affiliated is an asset not a disadvantage
Enthusiastic students, good clinical opportunities, some guy donated $28M to the school so it could be called the Boonshoft School of Medicine (tee-hee)
Very, very friendly people. Small class size. The students seem to genuinely care about each other. Lack of competitiveness. The lunch with the current students was nice.
Diversity of hospitals available for rotations. Availability of clinical experience every Friday begining first year, preceptor program which gives opportunity to shadow physicians abroad begining first year, size of class 98 students.
Wright state has so many things to offer students that i have not seen anywhere else yet. I loved the campus, facilities, several hospitals to gain clinical experience in the area, and an overall nice city.
Mostly everything. This is definitely my number one choice at the time. If you got into medicine because you care for people and want to lend a hand, this is the place for you. If you are in medicine for the intellectual stimulation, money, or status, this might not really be your niche.
Everyone is unbelievably nice. They had a nice lunch for us during which one of the students was trying to advertise for the school, but the rest of them were all really honest and straightforward and in general really great to talk to.
Everyone was super laid back. Since our tour didn't fill the time slot, we got to hang out in the med student lounge. Everyone was really relaxed and nice to talk to.
The students and administrative people. Plus one of my interviewers was really awesome. He was really one of the coolest people I've ever met. I asked him more questions than he asked me actually. Plus, tons of clinical experience the first couple of years.
Faculty are wonderful, always willing to work with students. The facilities are nice, with ample study resources for students (library, videotaped lectures, online lectures,etc.). The class size is small, allowing for a good working relationship with faculty members and the administration. The cirriculum incorporated clinical work from day one.
The supportive and inviting atmosphere and attitude of the people there. Everyone was positive - from the parking lot attendant to the Asst. Dean of Admissions.
Many applicants were unimpressed by the lack of modern facilities, the school's isolated location, the absence of a teaching hospital on campus, and negative interactions with interviewers or students. Suggestions included improving facilities, enhancing the campus environment, ensuring interviewers are respectful and focused on relevant topics, and providing more information about the school.
My interviewer was 10+ years retired, could not answer basic questions about the school, was rude and insulted me several times (said my BCPM GPA was embarrassing, told me the other schools I applied to were out of my league). Also, the info they gave us to review before the interview was pretty bare bones and I still know virtually nothing about the school.
We got fitted for white coats, and I am very short. The woman fitting me made some rude comments about my height/how I didn't fit in the coat. It was embarrassing.
I didn't really like the fact that I might have to be driving long distances my 3rd and 4th year to do clinicals. That's really it though, I loved everything else.
The workout facilities are mediocre at best. No insight as to what the clinical sites are like, because there's no university affiliated hospital on campus... which also means you have to drive out to these places during 3rd and 4th year for clerkships. That's really it though, both pretty minor negatives on a day filled with positives.
This is not the city life, if that's what you're into or looking for. It's a community atmosphere... the place seems to attract outgoing students who are laid back in general and buy into the school's premium on teamwork. So while the night life may be lacking a little bit, my philosophy is that the people make the experience, not the location, so still a positive. Having said that, Dayton is still only a short 5 - 10 min drive away, so you could always go there for a bigger scene.
No 'teaching hospital' on site, not necessarily bad thing just different than the norm.
Dayton area near Wright state is pretty low key, nothing too special.
Got a parking ticket despite having a visitor pass in window.
the area surrounding the school. the undergraduates did not seem particularly happy or impressed to be there. The medical school students all seemed to be bored out of their mind during lecture.
My interviewers gave me mixed signals. Also, the students seemed to poke invisible jabs at OSU, suggesting that they are insecure about their school's program.
There's lots of construction, but it seems like the new facilities will be very nice. The campus is pretty, but it's just kind of plopped in the middle of a bunch of strip malls and supercenters.
We were unable to see the anatomy labs because the Med 1 students were taking a test. And one stressed out student asked us to be quiet when visiting a lecutre hall--lecture was not taking place.
Living arrangments and parking situation leaves a lot to be desired. The majority of the student body (ugrad + grad) commutes to work, and there doesn't appear to be enough parking to cover everyone.
My first interviewer would not stop talking about issues that were totally irrelevant to medicine and Wright State...probably spent 25 minutes out of the 45 minute interview before I was asked anything about my application or why I want to be a physician.
I felt like the med school was very isolated from the rest of campus - not physically, but it didn't seem like they interacted with the rest of the university.
The facilities are not up-to-date. However, they renovating their medical building and computer labs. They also have only apple computers in their labs.
Dayton. Didnt really seem like a place for young people, but apparently there is downtown (which I did not get the chance to see), and there is a lot to do there. Then again, considering how much studying will be done, there is probably just enough to let loose but not get too distracted.
The student interviewer acted very derogatory towards me and asked inappropriate questions. The first question she asked me was, "So your college just got back from spring break... what's the craziest thing you did on spring break???" Then, a few minutes later, looked at me very knowingly and said, "So this must be your first interview." (Actually it was my 5th interview and I already had acceptances at the other schools). Later in the interview, the student kept asking me, "Who, OTHER than your family and friends do you turn to for support/help." I answered that although my family and friends are my main sources of support, I would also turn to my physician mentors and professors if I needed their assistance (and then I gave a past example of this). The student interviewer became very snippy and said I wasn’t answering her question! She continued to repeat the EXACT question at least 3 more times and seemed very annoyed with my answers.
My second interviewer asked me about "just" becoming a nurse in a very derogatory tone which sort of set me off because any MD (which this interviewer was) should understand and appreciate the role of nurses and not belittle them to applicants
The student body seems to be rather clique-ish. The two medical students that ate lunch with the interviewees were very negative about other schools. They kept making comments about how their school has this program that other schools don't. I can do the comparison myself. Also, one of the students, when asked why she matriculated at Wright State, said that out of all the schools she was accepted to, Wright State was the only one that would let her defer enrollment. That doesn't sound too promising. You're trying to promote the school; at least lie about your reason to make the school look good.
The location doesnt seem too exciting. Not much to do in dayton in my opinion. The school also is very small, which is a major change for a big10 school
Nothing. It was a really nice neighborhood, with really nice people, and great interviewers. The campus seemed a bit plain, but it was in the late fall, so I guess most places look a bit dreary. Overall, really nice place
On our tour, we went to the anatomy lab where I guess the nursing school or the undergrads were having class (the med students were already done with anatomy), and this really rude woman came out and yelled at us for interrupting and slammed the door rudely. Not the med school's fault I know, but after they made such a point about how everyone's friendly, it really turned me off about the place.
It was dead when I was there. It's a small place, and a small class (can be good or bad). We were supposed to sit in a class, but there were no classes that day. On a Wednesday. Actually that doesn't seem so bad....
The facilites weren't exactly state-of-the-art. The building exteriors were newer, but interiors were dated. However, they had ample space (computers, lounge area) reserved exclusively for med students.
The campus... no pizzazz (and yes, that is the correct spelling of that word). Maybe it was the rainy day that made it feel so blah, but the buildings are nothing to brag about. Sort of dated facilities.
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time that the interviews would be more conversational and laid-back, with a focus on getting to know the individual rather than asking tricky questions. Many also mentioned the importance of researching the school, preparing for WebEx video conferencing, and being aware of the school's primary care focus and community-based approach.
They aren't going to ask you generic questions about your application, so you have to be able to elaborate more on your experiences.
That it really would be just as laid back as everyone said. They were having a beach-themed welcome back party for the students so we got leis, lol. My student interviewer was tougher than my faculty interviewer! Also, that not everyone gets the same interviews. Some people got two faculty interviewers and some people got one faculty interviewer and one student interviewer.
The type of interviewers would have been nice to have known ahead of time. I was given 2 doctors as interviewers, when I was told that I would be having 1 faculty and 1 medical student interviewer. It kind of threw me off but I think I did well regardless.
How laid back the interviews were going to be! I thought that I was going to be way more stressed than I was, but they really don't try to trip you up on any trick questions or anything.
How much fun I was going to have!!! This was my first interview, and naturally I was a little nervous. My advice to you: please don't be! Wright St. seemed only to be interested in getting to know you as a person, student, friend, family member, and future physician. They had no desire to trip you up with difficult questions or ethical scenarios and seeing how you work under pressure. Be confident, stand tall, and put on your best smile. It was truly a fun day and enjoyable first interview experience!
How relaxed the interview would be that way I wouldn't have a heart attack the day before. It was a conversation with random questions being weaved in. There was a lot of free reign for me to ramble on about myself.....one of the interviews was by a student....
How great this schools is, how relaxed the interviews are, how friendly everyone is. As another studentdoctor post says this school truly is a "hidden gem." Do everything you can to visit and learn more about this school. You will also fall in love.
Apparently there are 4-6 spots obscurely marked as Visitor spots in a random row towards the end of Lot 16. And you can ONLY park there.... and you need a visitor pass.
Nothing really. Again, if you are really interested in the Boonshoft Program, then you probably spent a good deal of time looking over their website, which has every bit of information that you could want.
The location of the Admissions office- (upstairs, somewhat obscure). When I arrived in the morning, there were few people around to point me in the right direction.
If you go into a dual degree masters program (MD/MPH or MD/MBA) the school will pay for the tuition of the masters degree and if you go into the MD/PhD program they will pay for all of the tuition for both degrees.
There are a variety of people you can interview with - physicians, faculty, med students- some people get interviewed by students and some don't. I myself was interviewed by two physicians.
The underground tunnels that connect the majority of the campus do not connect to the building where most of the med school classes are held. If the weather is cold, take a coat. It's a pretty good walk from the parking lot and parts of the tour will go outside.
That if you are out of state and have a spouse who gets a job right away when you move to Ohio, you can start getting in state residency the first semester. I thought that was nice.
That it would be super cold and that I would have to walk 10 minutes from the designated parking area to the medical school. Don't freeze trying to be professional BRING A COAT. The tour is outside too and if you sit in on a class you have to go between buildings make sure to BRING A COAT!
The MD/PhD admissions are not concurrent, meaning that this interview was mainly for the MD program, and I may have additional paperwork to file at a later date. Oh well.
How primary care focused the school was. No vegetarian options for lunch. The hilarious video of the wonders of Dayton - they spent some time trying to sell the city.
this school is HEAVILY community based, dayton is kind of dead, they really want to to stay in dayton after you graduate, this school is in the outskirts of dayton not close to the city
A lot(maybe 40-50%) of the students are married and a bunch even have kids. I know there are older people going to med school, but I wasn't expecting so many people to be married and settled down!
The school is rather geared toward churning out primary care physicians that will be practicing in this area of Ohio. Interviewers will ask questions to ensure that these are your goals.
Applicants generally found the interview experience at Wright State University to be relaxed, conversational, and positive, with friendly faculty and students. Most appreciated the low-stress atmosphere, the opportunity to have open conversations with interviewers, and the supportive community at the school. Some mentioned specific aspects they liked, such as the tight-knit community, the focus on primary care, and the personal interactions with interviewers.
Overall, a great interview experience with very kind faculty and students. I enjoyed it very much.
Loved this school. I'm familiar with the area, and it would be a great place to get an education. The students and staff are very friendly and supportive of each other.
It really is SO RELAXED. My interviews (or "conversations" as our guide kept calling them) were very chill, it almost felt like we were meeting over coffee. Don't let the rankings fool you - WSU Boonshoft is a different kind of school with an amazing vision.
Very laid back interview day. Be prepared to speak about your AMCAS experiences, research, your personal statement, the ACA, why medicine, why Wright state, why you're the best candidate. Be sure to have an explanation for any bad grades or low sections on your MCAT. Also, be open and speak to the medical students and staff you see in the building!
It seemed like everyone loved it there and they had a lot more to offer than you typically hear about when you think of Wright State. I know a lot of people think of it as a safety school but they really do have a lot of opportunities with research, traveling abroad, meeting physicians, etc. They were REALLY trying to sell the school.
Very relaxed and tight nit medical school community. Students all seemed very close and happy to be there. Location is not ideal, but then again there is not much to distract you from your studies. Definitely was impressed after visiting.
Very low-stress interview. It's been repeated many times in these feedbacks, but they really don't try to stick it to you in the interviews here. Very evident they just want to get to know your personality, and whether you are a good fit for the school. Great place!
From the beginning of the day they were saying to not be stressed out and to not worry about the interviews. And you really didn't have any reason to worry. My student interviewer was great. He really just tried to get to know me and see how I would handle certain situations. My faculty interview seemed to go pretty well too, though I'm not sure she really accepted my answer to my explanation of my MCAT score and one or two other things. Both interviews were very laid back, it was much more like a long conversation than anything else. I really had no idea this school would impress me so much. I would love to go here!
Wright State is a great place! If you are really nervous, don't be. The interviewers are told to not be too hard on the students and just be conversational, and according to my experience, they do just that- have a conversation. Nothing is unexpected or tricky. They really want to get to know you as a person- would they want you as their doctor?
i loved this place! after interview day, wright state has skyrocketed to the top of my list. they truly just want to get to know you and see if you're a good fit for their school. the location doesn't bother me because i don't like to be in the middle of a city anyway, and it's only an hour to columbus or cincinnati if you want to visit those places. i think wright state is definitely underestimated. i tried to get some dirt from the students by asking them what was their least favorite aspect of their school, and they couldn't come up with anything.
I was really surprised that I did not get any ethical, situational, or current event type questions. It seemed to me they were more interested in getting to know me and what type of person I am.
This school is great....brand new state of the art facilities.....supportive environment....friendly students. This school is great truly a hidden gem....it should definitely be on every applicant's list
Very friendly: They took care of my parking ticket :D
Pretty low stress interview, they aren't trying to trip you up or skewer you like a kabob for dinner.
Interviewers were very laid back. They just wanted to get to know you as a person. Only the one trick question in the interview, and he was a new interviewer, so that may have been the reason.
My first interview started off great, but ended on a bad note. He was borderline offensive about my background, but maybe that was just to see what my reaction would be...Overall was a nice guy. My second interview was much more interesting and fun, it felt like he really just wanted to know why I've made the choices I have and where it has led me. There were some tough questions, but tough in the sense that they mostly seemed very personal. I didn't get anything very tricky, and no ethical questions, but it seemed like they were really peering into my soul. I really like Wright State, and so far it is my first choice out of all the schools I've interviewed at!
The first interview was more stressing than the second. The first interviewer was more serious and took care of business. The second interviewer was much more laid back and even cracked some jokes making me laugh.
Overall, the majority of people say this is a relaxing interview. For me, it wasn't that way. First, my first interviewer was late. Then he seemed more interested in making me feel stupid than getting to know me. I have had interviews at much higher ranked medical institutions and my MCAT score was never mentioned. They each have a sheet and write things down which makes the conversation seem forced and less open-ended. Also, Wright State prides community service on its website but that same interviewer stated, ''You won't have time for community service, '' in reply to my inquiry about service opportunities. Granted the facilities are nice and the students have great teamwork, but my interviewer just must have not liked me. After my experience I still like Wright State thanks to a friendly tour guide but sadly, I don't think the interviewer gave a positive impression of the school. I have heard some students say that they have had awesome interviewers, and the impression you get of the school really comes down to interviewer.
Overall, very casual and conversational interviews. The interviewers basically had an outline of info they were supposed to discuss with me. There weren't any real ethics questions or anything that I could have ''studied'' for. The medical students, interviewers, and even the staff were very very nice, and the day flowed smoothly from one activity to the next. I hope their new building is finished soon, because right now there wasn't much to look at on the tour, but it seems like it will be nice.
Overall it was low stress. I think they do that to get your guard down. I just thaught logically and was myself. I think it went fairly well, but you never know.
Overall it was a good experience. The tour was quite unorganized with the tour guide (2nd year student) aloof a times and kept us too longing throwing off the schedule. Overall the interviews were very laid back and conversational. New facilities are awesome.
Great experience, overall. I live in Columbus so the commute was pretty much hassle free. I even lucked out with the weather; with unseasonably warm and sunny weather, you can see the potential the campus/area has. Not as lively as Columbus, but not as bad some make it out to be. I'm sure a med student is too busy to notice anyways... Again, as I was dressed in a suit and tie and wandering around looking lost, I might as well have been carrying a neon sign and a shouting through a bullhorn to let everyone know that I was there for an interview. As such, everybody - from students to staff to faculty - went out of their way to wish me luck and ask if they could help me out or direct me to where I should be. I think that says as much as anything about the program. I know from looking at the class schedule that the MS-1s just had a big exam and were probably pretty stressed, yet they still took the time to help me out and tell me about the curriculum, etc. ...Pretty cool. The interviews were as stress free as they could be. Some students interview one faculty member and one MS-II, but I interviewed with two faculty members. Both interviews lasted about 50 - 60 minutes, but I noticed that other applicants spent considerably less time in their interviews... maybe as little as 20 minutes.
It was good overall, I stumbled a bit on the three negative things about yourself question, and just spit something out that was not true for myself (I couldn't find the right words) I should have taken more time to think through the question
Overall, it was AWESOME. Everyone was very nice and really wanted to get to know you to see if you would be a good fit with the rest of the students and professors.
Very positive and encouraging. I felt very comfortable with their questions. Both interviewers were genuinely interested in my answers. The interviews were overall very conversational.
Overall, the interview was very positive. The M2 student was very down-to-earth and interested in getting to know me, rather than intimidate me. The interview atmosphere with a faculty member was also very relaxed (somewhat surprising). Sitting in on a class was very worthwhile, so sign up for the morning interview. Additionally, there were fewer applicants around in the morning, so I had a lot of individual attention.
Overall, it was positive. However, during my first interview the physician told me that I had a good resume, but the only thing that would hurt me was that I was a white male...I can't believe he blatently told me that. So much for equal opportunity. WOW!
It seems as though they use their interviews as more of an opportunity to sell you on the school rather than evaluate you as an applicant. Therefore, everyone from the secretaries to the finance guy to the interviewers themselves are very friendly and conversational. Even though I felt I built a good rapport with both my interviewers, I don't think it will improve my chances of getting in. I got the impression that they focus on the raw numbers (test scores, GPA, etc.) when making decisions. Seemed like a long way to travel for just a friendly tour.
Great experience. Friendly students and interviewers. If you're not familiar with the area its advisable to check it out the day before or go early. The campus is a little confusing because of the construction.
Well, one interview went well, and one went down the pipes toward the end. I dont think the second interviewer was too impressed with my response to why I wanted to become a Dr. It went downhill from there.
Both interviews were conversational and took the entire hour because they were friendly and sincerely wanted to learn about me. I was also able to ask questions of the interviewers.
The interview were wonderful. A word of warning, I was applying as a sophomore to the Early Assurance Program ran by the school for Wright State student to be awarded early conditional acceptance into the school. That being said, everything went exactly as it would have had I been applying during my junior/senior year so my experience should be comparable. There were two one hour interviews that were more conversational than anything. There were few is any of the generic interview questions. Both interviews were completely laid back and enjoyable and the one hour time flew by. The key is to go in there and be yourself and be honest.
This was my first med school interview, so I didn't know what to expect. From the beginning of the day, the administration stressed being laid-back-that they didn't want to make us nervous. I had one faculty and one student interviewer. The faculty interviewer followed up on things I mentioned during the interview (it was more conversational). The student interviewer was extremely inexperienced, and just went down a list of questions she had prepared.
It was a lot less stressful than I thought it would be. The medical students who gave the tour were easy to talk to and honest. The atmosphere there is not so competitive as maybe at other med schools. But Dayton sounds kinda boring and the medical facilities aren't that great either.
Overall, extremely stress-free. Since I stayed with a student, I got to go to a water polo intermural game. It was great. Other students actually came out to watch like a sporting event. Went to an early morning class...wonderful.
Interviewing at Wright state was great. It wasn't nerve wrecking at all. My interviews were very laid back and coversational. Both interviews were on specific things in my AMCAS (grades, experience, personal statement) and my life experiences. Also, make sure you take advantage of the Student Hearth and Home program. The med school student I stayed with was an angel and made the whole experience that much better!
It was relaxed. two one on one interviews. They asked questions mostly about me and my family and my college life. They didn't really try to stump me on anything
Two interviews, both open 1-on-1, and very laid back. First was with faculty and was more focused on my extracurriculars, lessons I'd learned, important life experiences, grades, etc. Second was with a student and was more conversational. We talked about favorite books, travel experience, fields of interest, favorite undergrad courses, etc.
Overall it was very laid back and conversational just like everyone said. I really enjoyed talking to my two interviewers, and it didn't feel a lot like an interview at all
First intervewer talked too much about himself and didn't leave too much time for me. Otherwise, both interviewers were very laid back, and kept me at ease.
I absolutely love the school. The location's not the greatest, but I'm used to a more urban environment. The students were very enthusiastic and noncompetitive. I love the small class size and the fact that everyone knows everyone else. The interview was so relaxed. Both of mine were with doctors. They tell you before you begin that the interviews will not be stressful at all. It was great.
Morning was a DVD, then two 45-60 minute interviews, extremely conversational and laid back like everyone says...Honestly, don't stress because they're very nonpainful! Then we saw a lecture that was very neat, had lunch w/ 3 2nd years, had the tour and a quick fin aid presentation and fitting of short white coats, then done! If you have the afternoon session you start w/ the DVD, then lunch and it's reversed from there.
I was impressed with WSU. Everyone was very approachable. There were some parts of the day that dragged on though. They just received a 28 million dollar donation so they spoke a great deal about what they were planning to do with the money.
The interview itself is very low stress and comfortable. I had a conversation with my interviewers rather than feeling I was simply answering questions. The student interviewers are still a little new at this point, and have a list of questions they ask, and I felt a little overwhelmed at first. They will get better at the interviews.
Both interviewers were great. My first interviewer was very easy to relate to; my second interviewer was almost like a grandfather type..real funny, liked to tell stories...i almost felt like i was doing the interviewing b/c i asked most of the questions and he did most of the talking. Overall, both interviews were conversational and very low-stress.
Overall, the experience was good. The student tour guides were enthusiastic and gave honest opinions about the school. My first interviewer was great. He was real laid back and friendly. My second interviewer was weird. She was slightly antagonistic and asked strange random questions.
fairly relaxed atmosphere, though this was my first interview so I was still nervous. the questions were very straight forward, except for the best friend question which turned into some crazy word game... weird.
It was a very good experience. My first interview went exceptionally well, plus we knew many of the same people. He said he would talk to them to see what they thought of me. My second interview was with a student. This interview was actually pretty tough. I think I did alright, but I could not really tell.
The staff was exceptional and fellow applicants were nice to talk to although most were from Ohio. The food was chicken strips, something that looked like mashed potatoes and green beans. Everyone tried to make sure you were comfortable including the interviewers. Although my second interviewer seemed a lot more stiff. They take a picture of you to put in the applicant file and measure you up for a lab coat. Overall, I think Wright State is a very supportive school that is focused on the welfare of it's surrounding community
it was a laid-back conversational format. first guy wrote about half the time..plugged primary care a lot. Second guy tried to dispel myth about primary care focus. Both were fairly friendly. They went down a list of questions prepared beforehand. Pretty straightforward.
I think it was good. I had a faculty member and a student. It was really laid back. There is no university hospital so your clinical experience is done a variety of local hospitals. The weather was kind of yucky. Apparently its always overcast there, but most of the buildings are connected. I got a response about 6 or 7 weeks later. But expect to hear in about 4 weeks. Mine was a littel longer due to the holidays.
Both interviewers were very nice, the first was more difficult than the second. I thought that it was a little odd that the second interviewer was a student.
For the most part, very friendly. A lot of just getting to know you type of questions about your family, where you grew up, what your parents did/do for a living, etc.
My first interviewer was very nice. She asked me some general questions, some specific to my app, and then it was mostly conversational. I felt that it went very well. My second interview was a different story. One of the first things that he told me was that my app said that I was a felon and he was expecting me to come in with handcuffs and an interesting story. "But, he said, "I found out that wasn't really true." I called the admissions office a couple days later and found out it was a glitch in the system, but he never should have said that to me. He sat there with a sheet of paper that had questions on both sides and just fired them off, didn't look at me, and wrote stuff down. (See below for the series of questions.) It was hard to talk to someone when they don't even look at you. I thought that I blew it at the interview, but I got an acceptance letter in the mail a month later.
Got ther 8:30 talked abotu the school all the programs class time then interview with student. Whe was really nice and really loved her school. Interviewed with physicial who was also nice. Sat in on an hour long lecture, ate lunch with second year students, went on the campus tour,got fitted for white coat and went to financial aid seminar. I have never had an all day interview before and it was a long day especially after driving 6 hour through the night and having to drive six hours back.
It was very laid back - my first interviewer talked more than i did and was very open about his personal life (some things i wish i didn't know...). the second interviewer was great too, just a really nice guy. both made me feel at ease. It was a conversational format - i wasn't asked question after question.
Overall, the school was decent. I wasn't impressed, but I wasn't turned off either. The interviews were very laid back. I wasn't keen on sitting in on a class, especially since we had to walk in right in the middle.
It was just a great experience. I was interviewed with one professor and one 2nd year med student. I think it was very beneficial to interview with a student to be able to see first hand what kind of environment and people are present. It was also a lot less nerve racking. The campus is pretty in certain parts. Other parts are just cement. The financial aid meeting was brief, but informative. The officers seemed very helpful. Lunch was bad. Make sure you eat a big breakfast and grab some Wendy's across the street afterwards! Both interviews were very comfortable and relaxed. Definitely more conversational than interrogating. The professor is even going to try to get me a job in a lab there! I live in the area and figured it would be convenient to go there, but now I really want to go. It seems like a great learning environment and friendly too. It's the first school where I have felt that I could fit in with the rest of the students. Very good experience overall.
Both of the interviewers were very nice, and I did not feel like I was being drilled at all. The student I met with was very personable and everyone seemed very low-key and down to earth there.
It was more of a conversation. My first interview was with a 2nd year student and we chatted about some of my experiences and about my life outside of the classroom. It was real enjoyable. My second interview was with a retired professor of medicine from the school. He really asked a lot of questions about my background and upbringing. He was interested in what other members of my family have done and all the places I've lived. He did most of the talking and went into a long explanation of the foundation of the school and what it is all about. It was low-stress and rather informative. I liked everyone I met. Everyone was really kind and there was no sense of arrogance or superiority in anyone I talked to.
I was interviewed by a psychiatrist and a med student. It was my first interview and my psychiatrist was interested in solely intellectual answers, not honest ones. My med student appeared biased toward me because I was a female.
It was a long day at the campus. We had a meeting with the dean of admissions, our pictures taken, fitted for coats, lunch with students, tour of the school, sat in on a class, watched a video about the school, a meeting with financial aid, THEN our interviews. The interviews were one on one for an hour.
very positive; impressed with the school. Excellent interviewers, friendly folks. students did not seemed stressed. I really liked the people interviewing with me as well.
If you don't want to do primary care this might not be the school for you, one interviwer I had asked some inappropriate questions in my opinion, but overall everyone at the school was very nice
Basically they invited us there, typical financial aid/information sessions, lunch, tour, interviews. 2 interviews, each about an hour long, but each went really well. Professers/interviewers really nice, students really nice, in general a good experience.
Overall I think WSUSOM is a great school. Every one there is very nice and helpful. Interviews are preety laid back. One of interview was less than one hour. The second one took more than an hour. They measured is for Lab coats but I think they do that to every one. Make sure you know your personel statement and know your extra curriculars you mentioned on the amcas.If anyone have any specific questions fell free to email me @ [email protected] I will be more than happy to answer your mail.
I thought that Wright State was a great school. Both of my interviewers were very nice. You are interviewed by a voting member of the admissions committee and then someone else. I had a second year med student for my second interview, and she was actually much tougher than the committee member. We had lunch with med students, and a tour of the medical facilities that you use in medical school. We didn't to see a class, but we did see more of the campus including the student union. I thought that it was well organized. It was my first interview and for anyone else, you can relax because it was a very positve experience.
For some reason they fitted us for white coats and asked how we wanted our names on them. Hopefully this is a good sign, anyone else have this happen to them? This was my first interview, and I'm glad it was so chill.
The faculty member that interviewed me was quite rude however the student that I was interviewed by was awesome, she made up for his rudeness and shortness with me. All the students I met were really nice down to earth people.
I thought Wright State was great. I was really impressed with all the clinical experience that the students get. Plus, the people there are really great. The admissions people are also very helpful and friendly.
How long does it take this school to give a response as to whether or not they will give you an acceptance? I have been waiting close to 6 weeks now. I know the holidays were here but can anyone give me there feedback on the amount of time you waited.
It was interesting to be interviewed by a medical faculty member and by a student that sits on the Admissions committee. I felt MUCH more positive about the school and it's abilities after the interview. The school definitely has a strong support system in place - academically and financially.
Overall, the day was nice. The lunch and tour by students was very informative and we were able to sit in on a class. The staff and faculty know students by their first names - very personal. Wright State is NOT known for research. Don't come here if your interests lie in research.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should ensure interviewers are knowledgeable about the school, provide information on technology, improve communication methods such as online status updates, and offer reserved parking for special events. Some praised the friendly and helpful nature of the admissions staff.
Try not to make your interviewees miserable like you did to me. Don't let interviewers who are 10+ years retired from the school conduct interviewers. Mine couldn't answer a single question about the school and didn't seem to know anything about medical school admissions. Also, the Dean of Admissions was incredibly rude and apathetic about her job at best. That doesn't make students excited to go there.
Show off tech if you have it - we saw nothing that showed you were up to date with medical training technology. I tried to ask a student about it without insulting where they were going to medical school but they brushed off the question so I didn't push.
Reserve parking for interviewees in case of a special event. Joe Biden just happened to be speaking at the student union during my interview and there was NOWHERE to park