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?
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?
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
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Why military medicine? (Know and be able to articulate exactly why you want to go into military medicine. This was a question that was focused on during both interviews).
What was the most interesting question?
Both interviews were very conversational. The interviewers were friendly and eager to talk up the school which is a plus. No left-field questions.
What was the most difficult question?
Why military medicine? (Although I was prepared, we kept coming back towards it and approaching it from different angles which was a little flustering).
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
45 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
2
What was the stress level of the interview?
6 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?
SDN, reviewed file, mock interview.
What impressed you positively?
This is a great school. The students seemed to really love it, the school has the backing of the federal government and is located in major medical and research hub right outside D.C. (i.e., NIH and new Walter Reed hospital are literally right next door). If you have the chance, take the tour of the Walter Reed Sim Center, it really is a top-notch facility.
What impressed you negatively?
All around the school offers a great opportunity to become a physician and serve your country and thus attracts a certain group of applicants (which is both good and bad). The school attracts older, married applicants and could benefit from a greater degree of diversity (though it is actively making strides in the latter).
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Interview would be closed file.
What are your general comments?
I was very impressed. Its important to consider the pros/cons of Military GME and military life in general before deciding if this is the right path for you. Personally, its one of my top choices (accepted in Oct.).
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
E-mails are not always responded to in a timely manner, probably due to the overwhelming volume off
📍 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?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$201-$300
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
America Inn?
How would you rate the hotel?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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