Portland, OR
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
4 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
5 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Process
What was the most interesting question?
Why do you think some geographical regions charge more for a medical service versus other regions?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Reviewed primary/secondary applications, reviewed healthcare reform, SDN
What impressed you positively?
Great clinical preparation, beautiful location, Gym/Wellness center is amazing, friendly staff and students, preceptorship starting first year, Rural electives
What impressed you negatively?
Found out from a current student that students are not taught in a way that specifically prepares them for the boards. There is also very little time given by the school to prepare for Step I. OHSU is primarily focused on developing clinical skills.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
That there would be SO much down time. Bring a book. The waiting makes the day feel very long and drawn out.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
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?
$301-$400
What airport did you fly into?
PDX
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Inn at Marquam Hill
How would you rate the hotel?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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