SUNY - Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (Brooklyn)

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How did the interview impress you?

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What was the stress level of the interview?

10 / 10

0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

5 / 10

0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your general comments?

I was very nervous at first, but once I started talking, things got a little better-- they try to be very relaxed and laid back. Everyone at Downstate was very friendly and eager to answer questions and give advice. My interviewer took notes during the entire interview, but explained what was going to happen very well.

Interview questions they asked

What stresses you out/how do you deal with stress

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What was the most interesting question?

how has your anthropology background helped you in the ER (and give specific examples of how you interact differently with different cultural groups)

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What was the most difficult question?

see above

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How did you prepare for the interview?

read SDN, went over AMCAS, essays, and practice interviewed

What impressed you positively?

The interviewer-- he was incredibly nice and made me feel less nervous.

What impressed you negatively?

facilities-- not great, but that's ok :)