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Duke University School of Medicine

Durham, NC

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 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?

How would you treat a patient who came in demanding certain prescription drugs?
Med school is a challenging time personally....What is your support system like at school right now?
Which member of your family has had the most influence on you???

What was the most interesting question?

If I were a genie and gave you one wish, what is the one thing you would change about the world?

What was the most difficult question?

What would I do if a patient did NOT want me to treat them?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 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?

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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?

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How would you rate the hotel?

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Would you recommend the hotel?

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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?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Read over my application, Duke website.

What impressed you positively?

The school is beautiful and very well-advanced in terms of technology....even the admissions office waiting area had a computer for us to use and also a flat screen monitor on a wall that had all this stuff about the admissions process! Students seemed to be really happy, and the cost of living is extremely low compared to other cities in the South. It was also kind of relieving to know that the 1st year spans 11 months so it's not like they're cramming all the material they give first-years into the more traditional 9 or 10 months. And of course, the third year option is awesome and the finaid presentation was the most informative of any school.

What impressed you negatively?

Durham is not exactly a great city...I would be willing to overlook it to come to Duke but it would be an adjustment.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Call the shuttle company first thing when you arrive at RDU, or even before....I ended up shelling out 40$ for a cab ride :P

What are your general comments?

VERY VERY well-organized day and pretty pleasant. I felt like both my interviews combined personal and ethical questions, but there were other applicants there who said they saw a distinction in their interviews, so I guess the alpha/beta thing is hit or miss depending on which interviewers you receive. But nevertheless awesome school....I hate being attached to schools that have like a 3 percent chance of taking me!!!!!!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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