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Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

Hershey, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about your research.

What was the most interesting question?

What do you think are the greatest challenges in academic medicine? (I expressed my interest in academic medicine in my personal statement.)

What was the most difficult question?

See above.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 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 the PSU med website and MSAR. Read up on current events and bioethics.

What impressed you positively?

The medical school facilities are excellent. The area surrounding the school is beautiful (so much green!). Students were very happy and friendly. I found Dr. Davis's talk motivating. Hershey actually smells like chocolate. :)

What impressed you negatively?

Hershey is small, so if you want to go to med school in an urban environment this school is probably not for you.

What are your general comments?

I was very impressed with this medical school. When you interview at PSU make sure you arrive prepared with questions to ask about the school. Both interviewers spent a considerable amount of time answering my questions, and I think it showed that I had a great interest in attending PSU.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Other