Pittsburgh, PA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
No change 😐
What was the stress level of the interview?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
What are your general comments?
If tuition were not an issue, U. of Pitt would be my top choice. The interview is low stress but I did not leave with an idea of how well I did. From what I hear, the interview is just part of the equation and it will not make or break you.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Why do you want to be a doctore?
What was the most interesting question?
It wasn't an interview as much as it was a discussion. The faculty interviewers questions will be different for everyone because they have your AMCAS personal statement in front of them and will ask questions regarding it.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Read this site, mostly.
What was the most difficult question?
Why do you want to be a doctor? Of course, you probably are ready for that one.
What impressed you positively?
(1) The town itself. Pittsburgh is a friendly place, unlike most big cities. (2) The curriculum, which is half problem-based and half lecture. (3) The students, who seem to get along and hang out a lot together. Some are usually found at the bars in Squirrel Hill or ShadySide on Saturday night, so if you are there you might want to head over.
What impressed you negatively?
The day is longer than it needs to be. There were not enough 3rd-year students to eat lunch with, but that wasn't a big deal.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
That I wasn't as polished as I could have been, but that probably did not hurt me. Prepare, people!
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Admissions staff
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