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Ohio State University College of Medicine

Columbus, OH

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

0 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Faculty: How do you handle stress?
Faculty: Why medicine? Student asked the typical questions you would expect but not 'why medicine'.
Student: If not medicine then what would you pursue?

What was the most interesting question?

What other role(s) does a physician have in his/her community? (my application essay briefly discussed this)

What was the most difficult question?

In a conversation you will most likely not be caught off guard by a question but obviously it is possible. My faculty interviewer was nice and didn't ask me anything difficult - preparing for questions ahead of time helped to ensure this.
🤝 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?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

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?

5 out of 10

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?

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?

8 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Mock interview, reviewed my application, prepared for typical questions, researched the school, asked current med students their thoughts on the school.

What impressed you positively?

Top notch facilities, how much the med students help each other out, the university's commitment to medicine (they're building two new hospitals and already have one of the top hospital systems), and most importantly how much the med school looks out for its students

What impressed you negatively?

Weather...

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

In my experience the faculty interview was truly laid back. Go with the conversation and throw in things about yourself while not boring them. They will ask questions but the questions will come out in conversation.

What are your general comments?

Great school, great commitment to its students, and a good college town/city.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses