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Georgetown University School of Medicine

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?

3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

What are your general comments?

Georgetown is an excellent school that trains excellent clinicians.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What events inspired you to study medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

What brought you to Georgetown?

How did you prepare for the interview?

Georgetown is one of a kind. Familiarize yourself a bit with those unique aspects -- curriciulum and philosophy.

What was the most difficult question?

What events inspired you to study medicine?

What impressed you positively?

The administration knows you by name, and are very genuine about the nature of Georgetown. Ms. Sullivan sets out to paint the Georgetown picture for the applicants. By the time of the interview, you are armed with good information. The Georgetown interview is definitely the most informative of those I've visited.

What impressed you negatively?

Traffic in Washington. The financial aid presentation warned against relying solely on loans, but did not offer a plausible alternative for students supporting themselves.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Apparently, calling the Metro "the subway" is a good way to brand yourself as a tourist. Be warned.
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student