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Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Cleveland, OH

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

7 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

No responses

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

No responses
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

ethical scenario-patient's family arrives from out of town-do you let them in the room?
why medicine
why medicine again, later. Had to go beyond prepared schpiel, which fortunately revealed important experiences I had forgotten to discuss.

What was the most interesting question?

Student interviewer asked what is your favorite medical TV show? That was fun.

What was the most difficult question?

Faculty interviewer probed gaps in application- tough but fair questions. But on follow ups to my answers to the scenario-kept pressing the point. I managed to keep my composure but felt a bit flustered. That was the most stressful part for me-I wasn't sure if I was being tested to see how I would react to stress, or if my answers really weren't adequate.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ 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?

No responses

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?

7 out of 10

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

5 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-thank god for it. re-read apps. rehearsed "why medicine" and "Tell me about yourself" in front of mirror. re-read old academic articles. good night's sleep.

What impressed you positively?

open and friendly students-they seemed enthusiastic about the curriculum. the IQ groups do seem like a good way to start "thinking like a doctor" early on. Interviewers really listened to my answers and were prepared.

What impressed you negatively?

Honestly, the facilitators of the IQ groups seemed superfluous. The students really were running the show, and were openly critical of some of the facilitators. Also, I don't know if other schools allow you to tour the anatomy labs, but we were only allowed to "peek" in. Not well ventilated-could smell the fumes in the hallway with the door closed. I will pay attention to the ventilation at other schools to compare. FInancial aid is basically loans with minimal specifics on scholarships. Told us to be frugal, which I found insulting.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

that the day would be so busy. I lugged a book around b/c I thought there would be down time.

What are your general comments?

They seemed to match up interviewers with your interests or background. My student interviewer was awesome and prepared with a long list of questions.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

great job making people feel welcome. Perhaps include a tour of the anatomy lab?