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Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

Hershey, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

What was the most interesting question?

What aspect of medical school do you think will be the most challenging for you?

What was the most difficult question?

What's a moral/ethical issue in medicine you've been thinking about lately?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 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?

Thought about my strengths and weaknesses and thought about how I could incorporate my strengths into my answers.

What impressed you positively?

The quality of life of the medical students. They seemed really happy.

What impressed you negatively?

nothing

What are your general comments?

Overall the interview experience was really laid back. I think Penn State really looks for students who fit the profile of their school. Students there had personal lives outside of medicine and said there was a low level of competativeness.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Other