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Renaissance School of Medicine - Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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

9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

The school has a great reputation. I wasn't really dazzled by the facilities nor the people though. In the end it would be hard not to attend if accepted. Great bang for your buck, and anywhere you go in healthcare most people have heard of stony brook med.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

why medicine?

How did you prepare for the interview?

Application review, studentdoctor.net

What was the most difficult question?

Explain your poor academic performance prior to your postbacc years.

What impressed you positively?

Really like the small class size (about 100). Students mentioned that professors and attendings are brilliant. Research opportunities seem vast.

What impressed you negatively?

The facilities are not that nice.
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

6 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 was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile