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Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Nashville, TN

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

💬 Interview Questions

What was the most interesting question?

How would you compare what and how much students read for pleasure compared to 10 years ago?

What was the most difficult question?

What do your friends think about your reading Dostoevsky for pleasure?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

1

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 interview feedback and a book called Severed Trust on health care issues.

What impressed you positively?

The students' level of satisfaction and happiness with Vanderbilt.

What impressed you negatively?

The student tour was practically non-existent, but I don't think they were hiding anything. We were pressed for time.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That Vanderbilt has a pretty traditional curriculum.

What are your general comments?

If the rest of my interviews go this well, I will be very happy! People were really friendly, and it was just a very positive experience.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student