Washington, DC
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Faith-Based
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
What are your general comments?
You get there in the morning and sit in the "Fish Bowl." (God only knows why they call it that--it has no more windows than a regular room!) Mrs. Sullivan talks for a looooong time. Remember: Dont fall asleep, theya re paying attention! Tour and lunch are brief, then its time for the dean to talk. After that, you get called out for your interview. At this point you either luck out or you dont. I got a 4th year, so I feel like I lucked out. Some will get the dean and other will get doctors....its a real crap shoot I guess, so good luck.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Why are there so many uninsured in the US? Why Medicine? Why Georgetown?
What was the most interesting question?
"If you were a kitchen appliance, what kind would you be?" (Yup, they seriously asked that)
How did you prepare for the interview?
this site, Gtown website, re-read application
What was the most difficult question?
I was presented with an ethical situatuion, and it went something like this: you are a 3rd year med studenta nd are asked by the attending to inform a patient that she has colon cancer. How do you break the news?
What impressed you positively?
Mrs Sullivan's long-winded, yet highly informative talk. They are honest about everything--even your chances of getting in.
What impressed you negatively?
the facilities. Gtown costs $52,000 a year (after living expenses). For that kind of money I figured the labs would be nicer than my high school's. The upshot is that despite the crappy looking facilities, you still seem to get a great education (judging by their impressive residency matches).
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
That when you go to DC in Jan. it can be very cold and it helps to not forget your winter coat.
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
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