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SUNY - Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (Brooklyn)

Brooklyn, NY

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

What are your general comments?

The interview went extremely well. It was very laid back and comfortable. The standard expected questions were asked, I asked a bunch of questions. My interviewer was very kind, and we got alone well.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why Downstate? What do you know about Downstate?

What was the most interesting question?

What is the MOST stressful experience you have had in the past 5 years? How did you cope with it?

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read the website for the school. Read my AMCAS application. This website as well, provided me with all the info I needed.

What was the most difficult question?

Same as above.

What impressed you positively?

Very warm and positive atmosphere. People here seemed happy.

What impressed you negatively?

The neighborhood is a bit scary. Some of the facilities at the school were falling apart.
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student