Northwestern University Feinberg 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

What are your general comments?

Overall it was a lot less stressful than I anticipated. The group interview was not that bad. Sometimes they ask each person the same question (for example, they asked us each to talk about a challenge we faced). They ask one group question - ours was to name 5 attributes a med student should have when they graduate. There is also a 15 minute one-on-one session with the dean or assistant dean of admissions. Be ready to tell them what you want the admissions committee to know about you.

Interview questions they asked

Tell me about a difficult experience working with a team.

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What was the most interesting question?

If you could invite any 3 people (dead or alive) for dinner, who would they be, what would you serve, and what would you talk about?

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What was the most difficult question?

Tell me an issue that concerns you about healthcare.

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How did you prepare for the interview?

This website was really helpful, other interview websites, read through my essays (you can use your essay answers in the interviews because the interviewers have not read them!)

What impressed you positively?

The facilities are beautiful, the location is great, and they seem to be really into their PBL curriculum. I guess it's older than at most schools, so it's tried and tested.

What impressed you negatively?

It was cold and rainy. Some of the people from similar undergrad schools seemed a little cliquey. Most first-years live in a dorm - small rooms with no kitchens!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Lots of people forgot to bring umbrellas - you need it for the tour if it's raining.