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Drexel University College of Medicine

Philadelphia, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

6 out of 10

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

6 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about your interest in Third World health issues. What did you learn from your experience in Peru and Zimbabwe?
What kinds of ethical problems do you think you will face as a doctor? How will you handle them?
Why is your twin going into public health and you into medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

How did my sister's cerebral palsy affect my family's life and my decision to become a doctor?

What was the most difficult question?

If I weren't to be a doctor or work in health care, what else might I do?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

6 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?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Moving Arts B&B

How would you rate the hotel?

8 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?

8 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?

SDN, Drexel materials...

What impressed you positively?

Very courteous and engaged staff and students.

What impressed you negatively?

Location and size of medical campus.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The coordination with the shuttle to off-site interview is not well worked out. Adds stress, uses up interview time.

What are your general comments?

The school's optional curriculum tracks for different learning styles offer useful options. The environmental health program is impressive also.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses