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?
7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What was the most interesting question?
Describe something you "failed" at, describe something you are proud of
✅ 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?
1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 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?
scanned over sdn, usuhs website, knew my application/activities WELL. It is open file in the sense that they can see all your activities/app materials, but no grades or mcat
What impressed you positively?
the facilities, and the simulation center at the walter reed annex facility. I recommend everyone go to that. you will be tired after a long interview day, and it will not impact your standings whatsoever, but I thought their sim center was state of the art and better than most schools I've interviewed at. Might as well go and get your money's worth while you're there.
What impressed you negatively?
nothing really. In fact, I was pleasantly surprised by the information I found out about military medicine. I had a very different perspective about it before.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
that my hotel shuttle didn't do dropoff's to USUHS and cabs take forever to get there. call for a cab EARLY, or make sure your hotel shuttle (which goes to the NIH and NNMC) doesn't mind taking you to USUHS. you will have to have your car searched but it's really quick and not a big deal. Also, everyone is wearing uniforms, but they are a "relaxed" version of what you probably think of as a military uniform. usually just slacks and a sweater that says army/navy/air force on it.
What are your general comments?
The interviewers were incredibly NICE. I thought it would be harder than a normal MD school just because it is the military but I was completely wrong. they were super nice and relaxed and the admissions office will help you take care of all your paperwork and anything you need to know. overall, I recommend everyone to go on this interview. I was hesitant at first just because I wasnt sure if I wanted to do this military med thing or not (I have gotten other MD interviews) but I am glad I went and learned more, accurate information from the people who actually know the facts. It is a great school and a great offer.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
online secondary application submission.
📍 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?
reagan national
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
American Inn (very close by)
How would you rate the hotel?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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