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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?

8 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

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

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

MMI
What are you doing this year?
What do you think are the strengths and weaknesses of our healthcare system?

What was the most interesting question?

What do you think are the strengths and weaknesses of our healthcare system?

What was the most difficult question?

None
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

9

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

RDU

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Hilton Gardens Inn Durham/University Medical Center

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

Yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

8 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Practiced MMI with someone else and re-read my application

What impressed you positively?

My MMI raters were extremely friendly and made the whole process enjoyable.

What impressed you negatively?

The M1s I met seemed a little more overwhelmed than the ones I met at other schools.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

It's important to stay hydrated during the MMI process. My worst station(s) was when I was thirsty lol

What are your general comments?

The MMI here is not so bad - just try to relax and express ideas that are consistent with your values in a somewhat logical way (I know it can feel hard to do so under stress). The rest of the day is pretty enjoyable. Try to socialize with your fellow interviewees and keep an eye out for the things that matter to you for deciding on which school to attend.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Dr. Armstrong's speech was so touching and inspiring! But I had a hard time holding my tears as she talked, which kind sucked because I really didn't want to ruin my makeup before the interviews. Perhaps switch it to later in the day if possible?