Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

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How did the interview impress you?

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What was the stress level of the interview?

1 / 10

0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

8 / 10

0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your general comments?

The interview was very relaxed, the students were really happy and friendly, and the faculty seem great. The classes were good (though there is a ton of lecture) and the students rock their boards. The campus is ugly, at least compared to mine, and the building that you spend all day in is solid dark brick, and it's ugly too. The hospitals are excellent- especially the children's hospital, which is incredible. The weather is . . . good except when it is either raining or hot and humid, which is a good deal of the year. I like the cold and am not fond of hot/humid weather, so I wasn't a fan.

Interview questions they asked

I am writing a recommendation for you to the admissions committee - what do you want me to put in it? I mean, what differentiates you from any other student?

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What was the most interesting question?

Did you find your thesis project or did it find you?

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What was the most difficult question?

none were too bad.

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Student Doctor, mock interview, re-read AMCAS and got familiar with my research again.

What impressed you positively?

Academics are incredible, pass/fail encourages teamwork, and everything regarding the students (happiness, attitude, etc).

What impressed you negatively?

Campus is mediocre, the class-building isn't too cool. The weather sucks, too.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

All classes basically in one building, and that building is ugly.