Oregon Health & Sciences 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?

3 / 10

0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

7 / 10

0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your general comments?

I liked the school and could imagine myself living in Portland. It is what I expected and really a solid program that is making a lot of strides towards further progress.

Interview questions they asked

How will you pay for medical school?

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What was the most interesting question?

How will you balance your career, family, and other responsibilites when you are a physician?

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What was the most difficult question?

Talk to me about the current healthcare situation, how is it changing, how will it change, and what can we do about it.

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How did you prepare for the interview?

It was # 6 for me so I didn't prepare much. Read the ohsu website.

What impressed you positively?

The campus is cool. The student really emphasized how laid back everything is, and the students have a lot of time off for "independent" study.

What impressed you negatively?

It rained the whole time. This was the first med school where everyone seemed genuinely concerned with money.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

80% of admission decision based on the interview.