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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?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 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?

Define curiosity.
What do you plan to do during your third year?
What is the most creative thing you've ever done?

What was the most interesting question?

Which character in a book most represents you?

What was the most difficult question?

What if a patient refused your services because you are a minority woman? How would you react?
🤝 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?

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?

2-3 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?

With students at the school

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?

8 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?

Stayed with student host, talked to friend who is currently at Duke Med, website, SDN, reviewed secondary (DO IT, most questions come from your secondary essays!)

What impressed you positively?

emphasis on getting to know the whole person, wonderful facilities, RIDICULOUSLY intelligent students who are also very friendly, beautiful campus

What impressed you negatively?

how some students described first year as brutal and miserable.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

they will ask questions from your secondary so DEFINITELY REVIEW IT!!!

What are your general comments?

It's such a relaxed day, they really do a nice job making you feel welcome. And obviously, it's Duke, so everything about it is just awesome.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses