Emory 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

What are your general comments?

I had a postitive experience. Except for the scolding, everyone was effusive, welcoming...You are offered Coke products at every turn (Note: When asked who Dr. Woodruff is, remember that he donated hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Coke stock to the school. You will be asked who he is by the admissions coordinator.)

Interview questions they asked

What are you doing during your application year?

I was asked this too

What was the most interesting question?

How do you plan to take care of your emotional/personal needs during medical school and medical practice with such strenuous demands? (during individual interview)

I was asked this too

What was the most difficult question?

What can you do as a doctor to promote universal health care and insurance for all Americans? (during group interview)

I was asked this too

How did you prepare for the interview?

Reread the essays I wrote for all of the schools' secondaries, specific features of the school's location that attract me...Be ready to explain why this school is particularly desirable.

What impressed you positively?

The head of admissions, Dr. Eley, is an incredibly cool, down to earth person. He made everyone feel like a million dollars.

What impressed you negatively?

My individual interviewer scolded me for loving distance running because of wear and tear on the joints. His scolding lasted about 5 minutes...

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The panel interview is totally relaxed. I was freaking out because I thought it would be competitive, but it wasn't. Don't spend time worrying about it :)