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SUNY - Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (Brooklyn)

Brooklyn, NY

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

4 out of 10

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

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about your research.
What type of physician do you see yourself as in the future? What patient population do you see yourself working with?
Why did you choose your undergraduate school?

What was the most interesting question?

Nothing in particular. Many standard questions were asked.

What was the most difficult question?

Describe a difficult situation that you've faced. Also, discuss how you overcame it.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

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?

No responses

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?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

5 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

No responses

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Train or subway

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

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?

8 out of 10

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

8 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

reading SDN interview feedback, reading the school's website, speaking with other Downstate intervieweew

What impressed you positively?

Support systems available for students;diverse patient population; enthusiasm of current students for their school; and just about everything else

What impressed you negatively?

The facilities need improvement.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing. It's helpful, though, to visit SUNY Downstate before your interview so that you'll know where the admissions office is located. Since I was not from the area, I knew that I had to visit the school in advance so that I would not get lost on my interview date.

What are your general comments?

I enjoyed my experience, despite my nervousness. My interviewer was very friendly and informative. I enjoyed the tour as well, even though freshly fallen snow covered the ground (hence, making it a little difficult to walk in my interview suit and shoes).

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses