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Duke University School of Medicine

Durham, NC

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No responses

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

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

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

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What is the biggest challenge you believe you would face here?
What is the last book you read outside of academic life? Did you identify with any characters in the book?

What was the most interesting question?

As a non-traditional student with a family, what mechanisms would you use to help make the adjustment go smoothly?

What was the most difficult question?

Why did you decide to become a doctor? It's the eaiest and the most difficult question to answer. Other than that it was mostly conversational.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$401-$500

What airport did you fly into?

RDU

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Brookwood

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?

10 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?

School's website, SDN reviews, regular review of medical news.

What impressed you positively?

The enthusiasm of the students for the program, the faculty, and the opportunities.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing.

What are your general comments?

Overall great day! The student giving the tour was informative and quite open. The students we had lunch with were great resources for all kinds of program and lifestyle questions. The interviews were more of ''get to know you'' and ''understand what you're about'' conversations than anything. I went to Duke expecting great things and came away impressed.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses