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Duke University School of Medicine

Durham, NC

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change

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?

9 out of 10

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

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

In 10 yrs, if you can't be a doctor, what would you be?
Name 3 people, dead or alive, you would want to have dinner with.
What do you think about med students being tested for drugs?

What was the most interesting question?

If your sick grandfather (no else can be done medically) wants to help him die, what would you do?

What was the most difficult question?

If your sick grandfather (no else can be done medically) wants to help him die, what would you do?
🤝 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?

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?

7 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?

Automobile

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

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, AMCAS, supplemental app.

What impressed you positively?

The freedom of the 3rd year.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing new.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Interviewers did not have MCAT or GPA. Student interviewer had nothing on me, just name and major.

What are your general comments?

Pretty early start, 8:15 am. Finding the admission office is difficult, so try being a bit early. Again, no GPA or MCAT. Student had nothing, though may be case specific. Freedom of 3rd year is great. Average debt is much lower than most private school, probably from the 3rd year.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses