Albany Medical College Individual responses

⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 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 would you help a young girl who came to you and wanted an abortion?

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What do you think about the Oregon Death with Dignity Law?

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Why medicine? The glory days are over, you can get sued all the time, reimbursements are flat, it's expensive to get into, it takes years before you can be out on your own... So, why even go into medicine? (Not a difficult question to answer if you truly do feel called to medicine)

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What was the most interesting question?

A multi-tiered question about a patient who had suffered a brain stem stroke, and was on a ventilator. The patient's family was opposed to keeping him on the ventilator. I was asked what I would do, even in the face of intense pressure from the family.

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What was the most difficult question?

I was asked about the Oregon "Death with Dignity" law / act. I had not heard of it before, so the interviewer described it to me, and then asked my opinion on the spot. I would suggest looking this up ahead of time, so that you can form a well thought out opinion. Several interviewees were asked that same question the day I was there.

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🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼

How long was the interview?

25 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?

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?

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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 school's website, re-read my application, and had my wife ask me interview-type questions.

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What impressed you positively?

The students all seemed genuinely happy. The facilities are modern and clean. Several students, who just happened to be walking by, stopped to chat and answer any questions that I had. Also, the Medical College is almost seamlessly linked with Albany Medical Center. You can be in the library, or at class, and then at a patient's bedside in 3 minutes.

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What impressed you negatively?

Nothing really. I came in with somewhat low expectations, as I was already accepted at one of my top choices... but my day at Albany has caused me to carefully examine my choices again.

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

What the Oregon "Death with Dignity" Law is. If you do nothing else to prepare, please do look this up.

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What are your general comments?

My day at Albany was a very positive experience. Everyone was very helpful, and all of the students seemed very happy with their experiences there. The day consists of a short introduction by the director of admissions, a financial aid presentation, a student-led tour, and two interviews.

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What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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