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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?

You are from a big city, can you picture yourself living in Hershey?

What was the most interesting question?

All questions were basic and low stress. Why do you want to become a doctor? Why Penn State?

What was the most difficult question?

None
✅ 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?

Read SDN. I went a day early and checked out the campus and talked to Med Students.

What impressed you positively?

Students are not competitive. Emphasis on forming patient relationships. Students are happy here.

What impressed you negatively?

Tour was given by a volunteer not a med student.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The simulation lab.

What are your general comments?

Great school for a first interview! Low stress. Interviewers really make an effort to get to know you.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Other