Ottawa, ON
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
You say you have read a number of works of this author. Describe the theme that runs throughout this author's work: what message is he trying to convey?
What was the most interesting question?
Should homeless people be provided with alcohol in a clinic-type setting?
What was the most difficult question?
How do you feel about euthanasia with specific reference to the elderly? Should their families be allowed to decide if they are euthanized?
(this question went on for some time, as they added variants to it such as "what if the person is immobile and confined to their bed? If they're dying already?")
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
50 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
3
What was the stress level of the interview?
5 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
What was the style of the interview?
One-on-one
What type of interview was it?
Open file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
I did practice interviews, rehearsed questions, read Romanow report, read the U of O mailing about the school to have info on their curriculum.
What impressed you positively?
People are pretty laid-back in Ottawa, the facilities are nice, the interviewers were friendly (and one even carried my suitcase).
What impressed you negatively?
Didn't get a chance to meet many first year students.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Ottawa likes to ask current events questions!!
What are your general comments?
This was my toughest interview because of the questions I was asked. Nonetheless the people asking these hard questions were great; they smiled when I smiled, and put me at ease. The interview was held in a PBL room with a large table (so I could jiggle my feet as I wished!) and they provided me with water.
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Student
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