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Ohio State University College of Medicine

Columbus, OH

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 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?

See above...everything else pretty standard
What do you see as a major problem facing healthcare?
What role do you normally take in a group setting? How do you respond if another member conflicts with your position?

What was the most interesting question?

What would you do if a patient couldn't afford a procedure that had a low probability of success when all other options had been exhausted? Would you discuss this with them or not?

What was the most difficult question?

What would your friends say is your worst quality and how could you improve this?
🤝 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?

No responses

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?

10 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?

Automobile

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Red Roof Inn

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?

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?

School website, school secondary, primary app, books on medical ethics etc...

What impressed you positively?

Facilities (anatomy is NOT underground in a basement - quite a nice view actually)...forward vision of school - big drive to move up rankings...help to obtain residency rates by 2nd year...students love the place and actually claim to maintain social lives...

What impressed you negatively?

nothing, absolutely loved the place

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

Great experience, quick turn around times on admission decisions (meet right after the interview, same day, and make decision...know within a week or two)

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses