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Rush University Rush Medical College

Chicago, IL

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

If you like your research so much, why don't you just do that? Why do you want to be a doctor?

What was the most interesting question?

Why do you think we push older adults aside in our culture?

What was the most difficult question?

same as most interesting
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the stress level of the interview?

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

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How did you prepare for the interview?

mock interviews, read over AMCAS application, read school's website

What impressed you positively?

My open file interviewer was very straightforward and asked thought-provoking questions. It would be great if all of the teachers at the school were like him. I was also impressed with the friendliness of the students.

What impressed you negatively?

nothing

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

interviews are first thing in the morning.

What are your general comments?

A refreshingly friendly and supportive atmosphere. Overall, it was more fun than stressful. I was also impressed with how nice the facilities were. A school I would be proud to attend.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student