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Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine

Halifax, NS

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change 😐

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

6 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

overall my interview experience was great. laid back and compfortable. it got me excited about medical school. my parents live in halifax so i had no problem traveling/finding the place etc.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

how would you improve the candian health care system

What was the most interesting question?

If you were treating a patient who recently came back from a trip alone to asia and contracted an STD and he did not want to tell his wife, what would you do?

How did you prepare for the interview?

i read up on the canadian health care system. the book Health of Nations is really good. i read recent articles online about criticisms of the health care system, and recent trends in the health care world. (ie. pharmaceuticals reimportation to the US). asked friends for past interview questions, and used this site.

What was the most difficult question?

the same as my most interesting question.

What impressed you positively?

the enthusiasm the students had for the school.

What impressed you negatively?

the facilities...they are from they 1970s it seems.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

i wish i had known it wasnt going to be that stressful.
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

yhz

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great