Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

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How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 / 10

0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

7 / 10

0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your general comments?

It was a really good day. The whole morning was very relaxing, and the deans seemed really really nice and helpful. They were funny, as well, and that helped relax everyone. The interviewer asked a lot of questions on my research which was difficult since I had blocked out a lot of my memories of research since I hated it so much.

Interview questions they asked

Why didn't you have _________ submit a letter of recommendation?

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What was the most interesting question?

What have you learned in your Classical Mythology class?

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What was the most difficult question?

Lots of questions on detailed background information on research that I had done a year earlier. How the hell should I know??

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Med school info books, asked student host

What impressed you positively?

The curriculum is well rounded, a diverse group of students who all seem to get along, the facilities are nice

What impressed you negatively?

lots of emphasis on research, a new 4-month research thesis requirement for graduation

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I should have reviewed the literature on my research