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Oregon Health & Sciences University School of Medicine

Portland, OR

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

5 out of 10

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

7 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me your opinion about healthcare reform?
Why medicine?
Why OHSU?

What was the most interesting question?

Why do you think some geographical regions charge more for a medical service versus other regions?

What was the most difficult question?

None were very difficult or unexpected.
🤝 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?

7 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?

$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

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

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

8 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?

9 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

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.

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses