Winston-Salem, NC
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
What are your hobbies and interests outside of medicine?
What was the most interesting question?
What do you see as the biggest problem with America's health system, and if you could wave a magic wand, how would you fix it?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
15 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
3
What was the stress level of the interview?
2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What was the style of the interview?
One-on-one
What type of interview was it?
Open file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
Mock interviews, read over AMCAS and secondary applications, SDN
What impressed you positively?
The technology is incredible, especially in the anatomy lab. The curriculum includes substantial small-group opportunities. The first-year students with whom I interacted seemed to be extremely supportive of one another and seemed to know the faculty members well.
What impressed you negatively?
The school does not have an official MD-MPH program.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
My hotel was not within walking distance of many restaurants. A rental car may have been worthwhile.
What are your general comments?
The atmosphere was extremely friendly and relaxed. Everyone with whom I interacted seemed eager to help. Over all, it was a very informative and enjoyable day.
📍 On-Site Experience
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?
$501+
What airport did you fly into?
GSO
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Hawthorne Inn
How would you rate the hotel?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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