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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?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 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?

The standard stuff... why medicine?
where do you see yourself in 10 years?
why OHSU?

What was the most interesting question?

Tell me about _____ on your application.

What was the most difficult question?

So, you want to go into medicine for selfish reasons....?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 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?

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?

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10

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

9 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?

1 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Reading ethics books, NY Times Health section, mock interviews with friends, re-read applications.

What impressed you positively?

OHSU is a research and clinical powerhouse. Portland is an awesome, affordable city.

What impressed you negatively?

Tuition

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The lunch is only pizza, you might want to get other food. Lots of down time, bring a book.

What are your general comments?

The interviewers had read my entire application very carefully, but were blind to grades and MCAT score. They were friendly but tough-- be ready to think on your feet.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Respond to emails.