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Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center School of Medicine

Winston-Salem, NC

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private 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?

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?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Describe your job.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of medicine?
What traits do you have that would contribute to small-group learning?

What was the most interesting question?

What do you see as the biggest problem with America's health system, and if you could wave a magic wand, how would you fix it?

What was the most difficult question?

See above.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

15 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open 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?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

GSO

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Hawthorne 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?

7 out of 10

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

6 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?

Mock interviews, read over AMCAS and secondary applications, SDN

What impressed you positively?

The technology is incredible, especially in the anatomy lab. The curriculum includes substantial small-group opportunities. The first-year students with whom I interacted seemed to be extremely supportive of one another and seemed to know the faculty members well.

What impressed you negatively?

The school does not have an official MD-MPH program.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

My hotel was not within walking distance of many restaurants. A rental car may have been worthwhile.

What are your general comments?

The atmosphere was extremely friendly and relaxed. Everyone with whom I interacted seemed eager to help. Over all, it was a very informative and enjoyable day.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses