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Oregon Health & Sciences University School of Medicine

Portland, OR

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change 😐

How you think you did?

3 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?

i dont know... i felt like i definitely botched the first interview, and regretted how it went, but the second one was great, such a friendly and interesting guy, really easy to communicate comfortably with. the lunch was fine, the tour was quick, the older med students were less enthusiastic, but the ms1's were very friendly and very excited about being at ohsu.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

what do you think is the biggest problem facing healthcare in america?

What was the most interesting question?

what role do you think spirituality plays in the work of a physician/healer?

How did you prepare for the interview?

chilled

What was the most difficult question?

strengths/weaknesses- i hate that one

What impressed you positively?

portland is a cool city

What impressed you negatively?

one of the interviews went really poorly

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

doesnt matter when you interview, NOT ROLLING ADMISSIONS, should've waited until i had a few more under my belt and then scheduled OHSU... live and learn
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

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

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Neutral

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

Where did you stay?

Friends or family