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What is your in-state status?:
In state
On what date did the interview take place?:
2/1/2008
How do you rank this residency among ALL other residencies?:
6 out of 10
How do you rank this residency among other residencies to which you've applied?:
7 out of 10
What is your ranking of this program's facilities?:
9 out of 10
What is your ranking of this program's location?:
8 out of 10
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?:
7 out of 10
What was the stress level of the interview?:
2 out of 10
How do you think you did?:
10 out of 10
How did the interview impress you?:
Positively
How long was the interview?:
45 minutes
How many people interviewed you?:
2
What was the style of the interview?:
One-on-one
What impressed you positively?:
Beautiful new facilities, including NICU and PICU. PD very grandfatherly, seemed to care about program running smoothly, keeping residents happy, making sure residents exposed to specialty cases. Very varied patient population, lots of pathology. Faculty come from high-prestige places (Mt. Sinai, Columbia). Decent fellowship placements. Report as inappropriate
What impressed you negatively?:
Not enough focus on didactic education - "if you seek out [teaching], you'll get it" and "this is a program where you get out of it what you put in" = red flags for very little teaching. Board pass rate way below average - may be a function of language barrier for FMG residents or something else. Report as inappropriate
How was your interview day? Please summarize.:
A very nice day - relaxed and friendly, if a bit too long (9-3!) Since I'd like to stay in the NY-Metro area, definitely one to think about. Report as inappropriate
What was your primary mode of travel?:
Automobile
What was your total time spent traveling?:
0-1 hour
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?:
< $100
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