Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine
Bethesda, MD
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What was the most interesting question?
My interview questions were the regular garden variety interview questions. Nothing controversial or weird was asked. No hypothetical type questions either.
What was the most difficult question?
I finished school 8 years ago and interviewer wanted to know why I did not work in a health care related field since graduation.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
30 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
2
What was the stress level of the interview?
9 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What was the style of the interview?
One-on-one
What type of interview was it?
Closed file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
Read over AMCAS, SDN and secondary. Spoke with a close friend who is currently a doc in the Army.
What impressed you positively?
Students and staff were very positive. Overall a very happy and supportive environment. Bethesda and the DC area are decent areas to live and find stuff to do.
What impressed you negatively?
Facilities are somewhat old. Traffic is brutal in the DC area. Cost of living/home prices are a little too high.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Ridiculous traffic. It took me 50 minutes to drive 8 miles. I was almost late for interview.
What are your general comments?
A very good institution. Interview was very structured and organized. The admissions staff are very energetic and enthusiastic.
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Neutral
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?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$101-$200
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Comfort Suites (College Park)
How would you rate the hotel?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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