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Duke University School of Medicine

Durham, NC

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private 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?

No responses

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

No responses

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

No responses
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How does your friend describe you?
What do you think about the international terrorism etc?
What do you want to do MD/PhD

What was the most interesting question?

What is the biggest challenge for physician today?

What was the most difficult question?

Can't remember any particular difficult questions. I had one about how to record population of neurons using microelectrodes, and because I actually didn't know much about it, I sorta b.s.ed. That was NOT good thinking back.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

4

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?

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How do you rank the facilities?

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What is your in-state status?

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What were your total hours spent traveling?

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What was your primary mode of travel?

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

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What airport did you fly into?

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Where did you stay?

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What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

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How would you rate the hotel?

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Would you recommend the hotel?

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What is your ranking of this school's location?

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

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What are your comments on where you stayed?

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✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Reading articles, reading my own research stuff. Relaxation

What impressed you positively?

The school was really great. I had a great first impression. The research facility was huge and new. Very nice students.

What impressed you negatively?

Some people complained about NC

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing in particular. I was very impressed by the school. It's one of my top choices. I didn't know about the school at all and considered it substandard for reserach. But I now know that I was wrong and it's really an awesome school

What are your general comments?

I was very impressed, but it is a very difficult school to get into. I'm not keeping my hopes too high.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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