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Stanford University School of Medicine

Palo Alto, CA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about yourself...

What was the most interesting question?

Questions about my research. The long length led to some of the more interesting questions I've ever been asked along the way, asking about different ways to approach my research/how I would expand upon it.

What was the most difficult question?

Nothing overly difficult.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How did the interview impress you?

No change 😐

How many people interviewed you?

4

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 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?

Went to all of the ones before this one

What impressed you positively?

Research. Although there aren't as many faculty members here as there are at many other schools, the quality is outstanding across the board. Also their focus on integrative approaches to Research and BioX. Also, the weather might be impossible to beat.

What impressed you negatively?

The program is pretty relaxed, a little too much for my tastes.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

There are no required research rotations.

What are your general comments?

For the self-directed student that knows exactly what they want to do, look no further, this is your prefect program.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student