New Haven, CT
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 12% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
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 area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools revolve around topics like ethical challenges, extracurricular activities, personal experiences, skills/traits of doctors, challenges in medical school, research experiences, reasons for pursuing medicine, and fit for the specific institution like Yale. Many respondents also mentioned being asked about their research, family background, volunteer experiences, and moments of happiness or sadness. Some interviews were in an MMI format with nondisclosure agreements, while others focused on traditional interview questions.
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my research
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Discuss a time you faced an ethical challenge.
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describe an ethical dilemma you faced
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what extracurricular activity/ volunteer work would you engage in if you go to Yale medical school?
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Tell us about so and so experience on your application
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Yale School of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics including personal experiences, future aspirations, ethical dilemmas, and societal issues. The interview format may have included an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) setup, as some responses hinted at nondisclosure agreements.
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Tell me about a transition you made in your life.
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they asked me if i ever came out to my parents ? (related to a secondary)
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How were your clinical experiences abroad compared to your experiences here in terms of the healthcare systems and the outlooks?
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What do you do when you are stressed out?
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what difficulties do you foresee facing as a practicing physician
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Yale School of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics including behavioral scenarios, personal weaknesses, research interests, challenges in medicine, and future career aspirations. While some mentioned specific questions like bioengineering research and weaknesses, others highlighted the importance of elaborating on their application and fit for the program, with a few instances of unexpected or challenging queries related to personal experiences and ethical dilemmas.
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I think the scenario questions need some thought (they might have a list of questions that they could select)
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Tell me about a time someone came to you with a problem that didn't seem like a big deal
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I happen to interview with a psychiatrist, so questions about my brother's depression were a bit difficult to answer.
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What are some of the most interesting Bioengineering research you've come across recently? (related to my major and research)
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What are 3 of your weaknesses?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of more than 50 minutes.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.
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 reading their application, utilizing Student Doctor Network (SDN) resources, reviewing the school's website, and practicing mock interviews. It was common for them to focus on understanding the unique aspects of the Yale system, researching current medical issues, and being prepared to discuss their application thoroughly during the interview.
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Read my application; SDN
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Mock interviews and application review
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read sdn
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From SDN, Yale website, 100 things about Yale booklet, student host
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SDN, Yale website, asking my student host and his friends questions
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the positive and enthusiastic atmosphere at Yale, noting the happiness and friendliness of the students and faculty, the exceptional facilities including the anatomy labs, and the supportive and flexible educational environment. They also highlighted the unique Yale System, the opportunities for research and interdisciplinary studies, and the strong sense of community and cooperation among students.
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I think their interviews are more objective because of the sandwich structure (free format - behavioral question - ending)
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I thought my interviewers were very kind and genuine people who worked hard to set the tone of conversations instead of evaluations
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The interviewers were incredibly engaged, interesting, and informative; we had an amazing conversation
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Everything about Yale is impressive. The financial aid package is particularly jaw-dropping
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The happiness of the school environment really, the intense resources available for research, the association with an amazing university, the fact that it actually has one of the biggest combined hospital systems in the country (the total Yale-New Haven hospital system), the student hosting was a great experience (got to talk to a lot of students that way), the down time during the interview process allowed us to talk to the admissions dean and get a better idea of the school in general.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were most commonly concerned about the safety and environment of New Haven, expressing discomfort with certain areas of the town and feeling unsafe at times. They also noted disorganization in the interview process, limited exposure to hospital facilities during tours, and a lack of personal touch from the school outside the admissions office. Suggestions included providing better guidance on safety in the area, improving organization during interviews, and enhancing the personal touch and warmth of interactions beyond the admissions office.
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Nothing
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too much downtime - i had so much free time that i went back to my dorm and took a nap
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absolutely nothing! I might sound like I am being paid by the school to say these things but trust me this place is awesome!
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As a big city person, I'm still ambivalent about New Haven.
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They tried selling us New Haven, but it still seems meh.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known that Yale's interview process includes structured questions, with a significant focus on reviewing their application files. Many also suggested being prepared for a lot of downtime, interacting with the Director of Admissions, Richard Silverman, and having questions ready for him.
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Nothing
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they had three-four structured questions per interviewer, and the rest was about your file
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No real need to look up ACA stuff or ethical questions
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I didn't, but you better not arrive late. Also, Tweed-NH Airport is tiny (only flies to Philly) and delays are frequent. Finally, there is a ton of downtime so be ready for that.
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I did a lot of research, so nothing, really.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally had positive experiences at Yale Medical School, praising the friendly and conversational nature of the interviews, the comprehensive look at the school provided throughout the day, and the overall laid-back atmosphere. Some applicants highlighted the importance of staying with a host for a more in-depth understanding of the school, while others mentioned concerns about New Haven and the interview day's organization.
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I enjoyed my interview day, and the admissions office staff were also quite kind. We had a session with current students the night before that gave us an opportunity to hear from people in a no-evaluation environment.
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great!
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I had a very pleasant experience interviewing here. All the students I met here seemed very happy.
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Definitely one of my top choices at this point. Have to wait till March I guess!
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Awesome school!
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested making the interview day shorter if there are long periods of waiting, providing short bios and pictures of interviewers, allowing time to meet with the Dean of Admissions, improving sustainability of information packets, and allowing more time for lunch breaks. Overall, applicants found the admissions office to be accommodating and comfortable during the process.
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make the interview day shorter if we don't have anything to do for most of it!
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I thought it would be a good idea if a short bio and picture of our interviewers were given to us with our interview packets so we can learn a few things about the person who is about to interview us.
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Give us time to meet with Dean of Admissions
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The information packets were amazing, but those books are definitely not eco-friendly!
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Give us more time to eat lunch! We only got 10 minutes...
📍 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.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 2-3 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 Bradley International Airport (BDL)
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BDL
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BOS
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Bradley
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HVN
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Hartford
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 "Courtyard Marriott".
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Colony
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Courtyard Mariott at Yale
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Courtyard Marriot
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Courtyard Marriot at Yale
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Courtyard Yale New Haven
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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