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Drexel University College of Medicine

Philadelphia, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What challenges have you faced?

What was the most interesting question?

Why Philadelphia?

What was the most difficult question?

Describe the current status of the nation's healthcare system.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

No change 😐

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 another location

How did you prepare for the interview?

website, brochure, interview feedback

What impressed you positively?

The technology of course and how content everyone seemed.

What impressed you negatively?

There was only one building where classes are taught. The fact that my interview was not at the school and the lack of structure while waiting for interviews. Also, my student interview was rushed. It was supposed to be conducted over lunch, but my interviewer had a test that day and seemed disinterested.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That the board passing rates for PIL and IFM for the most part have been the same.

What are your general comments?

The interviews were both low key. The faculty interview was conducted either at the school or at hospitals with physicians. The student interviewers did not have access to your files.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff