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East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine

Johnson City, TN

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why do you want to be a doctor?

What was the most interesting question?

If you could go back in time and change any one event, what would it be?

What was the most difficult question?

Same as above.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

40 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 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?

Closed file

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN and practiced with wife, doctor, and advisor.

What impressed you positively?

ETSU was not one of my top picks...till I went there. The people are great, the facilities are great, and Johnson City is a beautiful town with lots of outdoor activites.

What impressed you negatively?

Lack of research and clinical exposure. Strong emphasis on primary care is a little over-kill.

What are your general comments?

The interviews were great. Both were focused on just getting to know me as a person.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student