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Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western University

Cleveland, OH

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

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

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about your research. [One interviewer will ask about your research in depth.]
Tell me about yourself.
What weaknesses and strengths would you want me to mention to the admissions committee?

What was the most interesting question?

What do you think is the most important issue in medicine today?

What was the most difficult question?

[Tricky hypothetical decisions involving my future goals.)
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 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?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Other

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of 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?

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

CLE

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10

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

6 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

Re-read my application materials, familiarized myself with current issues in medicine (ethics, etc).

What impressed you positively?

The system: portfolio evaluations, problem-based learning, etc. The resources, especially the very new facilities and technology.

What impressed you negatively?

The program's only two years old; students haven't yet taken the boards or transitioned to clinical rotations.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

There's a LOT of walking (about 2 hours of walking tours).

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses