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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?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 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?

What are you passionate about?
What do you do for fun?
What would you do if being a doctor was not an option?

What was the most interesting question?

Are you an ethical person? How, why?

What was the most difficult question?

Three different possible future scenarios as a doctor. Each had their own ethical issue attached.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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?

10 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?

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

RDU

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Brookwood Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

10 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, read my AMCAS and 5 essays

What impressed you positively?

The speech by Dr. Armstrong (Director of Admissions) in the morning. The amount of students we saw during the tour and during lunch.

What impressed you negatively?

No responses

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

There are two interviews. The alpha interview (open file, but no MCAT and GPA) consisted of a series of questions about myself. The beta interview (closed file) is supposed to push you past your limits, and to determine if you are a compassionate human being. My beta interview involved three ethical scenarios. I heard from other students that they had no ethical questions in their beta interview.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

I guess they can get all they need from <30 minute interviews.