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George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Washington, DC

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?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 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?

Faculty: Where are you from? What did I study as an undergrad and grad? What is your thesis topic? What do you see as a problem facing the US healthcare system today? We spoke a bit about the hospital because I work there, but then I basically just listened attentively while he spoke in detail about his feelings on for- vs. not-for-profit healthcare, finance, GW Hospital administrative hierarchy, and corporate history (I think this was one of his interests as a faculty and department chair).
Student: Tell me about yourself, interests and hobbies, what would I do if I could not become a physician or enter medicine? (all very conversational)

What was the most interesting question?

Nothing particularly...standards slew: tell about self, what you do for fun, problem with US healthcare system, details about my various pursuits.

What was the most difficult question?

If you could not enter medicine or become a physician, what would you do? (just be honest and throw a couple of interests out there)
🤝 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?

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?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Train or subway

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Stayed at my apartment

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10

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

10 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, reviewed my application(s), school website, friends who are students at the school

What impressed you positively?

very friendly staff and students, great hospital facility

What impressed you negatively?

the cost of tuition

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

nothing

What are your general comments?

considering i've been a student (undergrad/grad) at the school for some time and live in dc, i just hopped on the metro for two stops. the day started at around 9:45/10 am so it was nice to have the time to relax a bit in the morning and eat a good breakfast. sat through short presentation by admissions coordinator, dean scott, and then took a toor of the facilities and hospital. returned to the library meeting room and ate lunch with some current 1st &amp; 2nd years. then had two ~30 minute interviews (1 student, 1 faculty), followed by a presentation by the financial aid office and student opportunities office. it was a very straight-forward and laid back day. we were out of there by 2pm.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses