University of Pennsylvania Program Individual Response

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Basic Info

What is your in-state status?:

Out of state

On what date did the interview take place?:

2/1/2007

How do you rank this residency among ALL other residencies?:

7 out of 10

How do you rank this residency among other residencies to which you've applied?:

6 out of 10

What is your ranking of this program's facilities?:

6 out of 10

What is your ranking of this program's location?:

8 out of 10

What was the stress level of the interview?:

3 out of 10

How did the interview impress you?:

Positively

Questions

How long was the interview?:

20 minutes

How many people interviewed you?:

What was the style of the interview?:

One-on-one

What impressed you positively?:

I thought program was improving and that they would benefit from move to free standing hospitals. Rotations seemed good especially pediatrics. Dr. Salcido committed to improving program. Seeks input from residents. Report as inappropriate

What impressed you negatively?:

Research weaker here than other programs I looked at. Emphasized though that Penn is a major research university - but I think it is different to have to make connections than when research is integral to department. Report as inappropriate

How was your interview day? Please summarize.:

Interview day was well organized. Met in the lobby, taken to the department. Dr. Salcido (Chair) had us go around and introduce ourselves and say why we were interested in PM&R. 3 interviews: 2 with faculty, 1 with chief resident, one break. Then tour which was limited in part because they will open new facility next year (July 2008). Lunch was excellent! Chance to talk to residents and some faculty. Then day ended. Report as inappropriate