Albany Medical College Individual responses

⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

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How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

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How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

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💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What will you do if you do not get into medical school this year? Be honest.

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What was the most interesting question?

A man diagnosed with a terminal illness goes into a code and requires heroic efforts to prolong his life. You have discussed end of life issues with him but do not have a concrete plan for this scenario. You have to talk to the family about this patient, how do you approach this scenario?

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What was the most difficult question?

You are driving on the street and notice a group of kids on the sidewalk. The older kid offers a younger one her cigarette. Do you stop or not?

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🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

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Where did the interview take place?

At the school

📍 On-Site Experience ▼

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

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How do you rank the facilities?

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What is your in-state status?

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What were your total hours spent traveling?

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What was your primary mode of travel?

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About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

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Where did you stay?

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What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

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What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

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What are your comments on where you stayed?

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✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

Reviewed this website, read some reader's digest articles, nothing special.

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What impressed you positively?

They do not glorify the first two years. Students are happy and they work together to get through the basic sciences, which I'm guessing are not well taught. However, I interviewed with a 4th year who told me straight up that at Albany the first two years are average, but the clinical years are where Albany really gives youan advantage. Its a strong hospital with excellent clinical training, and the med school has it all to itself. Don't be fooled, the clnical years are the most important part of medical school, and Albany has GREAT clinical training. There are plenty of laid back classmates and fun bars to get you through basic sciences.

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What impressed you negatively?

The tuition is a tough pill to swallow. But Albany is cheap to live in and the Financial aid office is very helpful. In seven years you'll be making $100k, so who cares if your in debt? If you're into research and basic sciences then this place will not overwhelm you, but if you want to learn the clinical sciences then this is as good as any school.

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I already knew Albany pretty well, but I didn't know how huge and busy the hospital was. There's plenty of action there, and plenty of good doctors and surgeons.

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What are your general comments?

I also interviewed witht eh pediatric Neurologist that has become infamous on this board. The problem with him isn't so much the line of questioning, its the pace of the questioning. He's slow and a little depressing, which kind of wears you down (especially if its your second interview). Drink some coffee during the break between interviews and have plenty of well planned questions for him ready to fire. If your questins are stupid he will point out the stupidity of your questions. If you crack a joke he will laugh, and that will definitely help you. Be realistic as opposed to idealistic in his interview.

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What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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