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Oregon Health & Sciences University School of Medicine

Portland, OR

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

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 will you balance stuff (see above)?
How will you pay for medical school?
Tell me about healthcare system.

What was the most interesting question?

How will you balance your career, family, and other responsibilites when you are a physician?

What was the most difficult question?

Talk to me about the current healthcare situation, how is it changing, how will it change, and what can we do about it.
🤝 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?

It was # 6 for me so I didn't prepare much. Read the ohsu website.

What impressed you positively?

The campus is cool. The student really emphasized how laid back everything is, and the students have a lot of time off for "independent" study.

What impressed you negatively?

It rained the whole time. This was the first med school where everyone seemed genuinely concerned with money.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

80% of admission decision based on the interview.

What are your general comments?

I liked the school and could imagine myself living in Portland. It is what I expected and really a solid program that is making a lot of strides towards further progress.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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